A member asked:

I am 44 year old male am very fit can an a virus like flu or similiar cause heart arrhythmia? just started to notice this the last couple of days.

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Virus: yes it is possible. you can get a viral myocarditis or pericarditis involving the heart, and this inflammation can cause irregularities in electrical conductivity leading to arrhythmias.

Answered 5/28/2015

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