A 18-year-old female asked:
went to my dr 4 heart palpitations, and she found prolonged pr with sinus arrythmia on ekg? what does this mean, and what could cause it? i'm only 18.
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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered
33 years experience Cardiology
Sinus arrhythmia: This is a benign condition found in young people .. has no clinical significance
Answered on Nov 17, 2015
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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
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Dr. Rick Koch answered
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This is frequently: Normal in younger patients.
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