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I have a 2nd degree av block type 1 and for few days i've had a fluttery feeling in my chest & stop and start feeling. i'm scared my heart will stop?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT TO WORRY: If you have been told that you have a normal heart (the conduction defect is fairly common and generally not harmful as a "stand alone" finding. You still have a POWERFUL heart beat producer in your VENTRICLES if complete heart block ever occurs! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 2/4/2017

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A member asked:

I have a 2nd degree av block type 1 and for few days i've had a fluttery feeling in my chest & stop and start feeling. i'm scared my heart will stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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