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My son 16 heart beat 35&40/m my gp did a ecg and said it does not pick up a p line his on concerta but has been of the meds for 5 days should i worry?

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Worrisome: Any kid that age with a heart rate in the 35-40/m range is worrisome. I would want them evaluated by a heart doctor (cardiologist for a conduction defect regardless of what meds they may be taking.

Answered 4/30/2018

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A member asked:

My son 16 heart beat 35&40/m my gp did a ecg and said it does not pick up a p line his on concerta but has been of the meds for 5 days should i worry?

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