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My heart skips beats quite regularly and i get a fluttery feeling in my neck, what causes it? how do i know if i need to go in ?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Skip beats : Skip beats of various types are quite common and may be due to an irregular heart rhythm most of which are benign in nature but some ard a bit more serious . See your doctor to figure out what you have.

Answered 12/16/2012

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A member asked:

My heart skips beats quite regularly and i get a fluttery feeling in my neck, what causes it? how do i know if i need to go in ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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