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17 year old daughter gets a lot of skipped beats. feels like heart is stopping when lays on right side. beats fast for 4 then skips... keeps repeating unless lay flat. is this dangerous? could a heart defect cause it? if so, which one? gets chest pai

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Cardiologist: evaluation is needed, basic ECG and Holter monitor (24 hours heart tracing), in addition to other diagnostic tests may be ordered, ask your doctor for initial evaluation / referral, best wishes

Answered 12/2/2017

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