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Wore a holter monitor for 29 days. have mild afib. the results showed that i had pauses for 2 seconds which occurred 6 times. the longest pause 5.6 seconds. told i probably have sleep apnea and need to take a sleep study test. do you concur?
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Yes check that out. it is one of many possible causes. Good luck
Answered 12/28/2022
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