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Feels like my heart is skipping a beat. i notice it after coffee, sitting in a very slouched position or under stress. no pain, no shortness of breath, no issues at all. sometimes i have it once a day or once every 6 months. is this due to stress?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coffee: You may be experiencing extra beats from the coffee.Stress can certainly aggrevate the condition

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Feels like my heart is skipping a beat. i notice it after coffee, sitting in a very slouched position or under stress. no pain, no shortness of breath, no issues at all. sometimes i have it once a day or once every 6 months. is this due to stress?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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