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A member asked:
Every so often my heart will stop for a second then beat hard and very irregular. this can last from 5 minutes to an hour. what could this be?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Palpitations: Most often what you describe is benign and requires no treatment just reassurance. Your doctor can check you to be sure what your situation is. In the unlikely case some abnormality is present, dr. Can deal with it for you.
Answered 4/27/2018
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Irregular pulse: You need to see a cardiologist to get an idea of what your rapid irregular pulse is due to. It may be the onset of some hyperthyroidism or it may be some episodes of atrial fibrillation. A cardiologist will take some blood and order a holter monitor to assess your cardiac rhythm to see if what you have is serious and what sort of treatment, if any, is needed.
Answered 9/14/2018
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