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Feel heart skip a beat. odd sensation urges me to cough. multiple occurrences a day. echo done years ago,fine. same with ekg's and holters. concern?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Skipped beats: Your symptoms are most likely related to PVCs (Premature Ventricular Complexes). If the workup has been negative so far, I would not be concerned unless they are becoming more frequent. You should see a cardiologist if these are frequent.

Dr Destefano and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2017

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A member asked:

Feel heart skip a beat. odd sensation urges me to cough. multiple occurrences a day. echo done years ago,fine. same with ekg's and holters. concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Dr Destefano and another doctor agreed

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