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Could an ectopic heartbeat lead to a heart attack?

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Usually no: Significant rapid heart rates could put excessive demands on the heart leading to ischemia but single or non sustained ectopic beats are usually not problematic.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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