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My heart skips a beat or stops for a second them starts again with a jolt. is this a symptom of my long qt?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It may be : This condition is serious enough that you don't want to take any chances by obtaining guesses answers. See a cardiologist/electrophysiologist asap to put the issue to rest.

Answered 5/18/2013

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Long qt: no it is not, but probably you are having extra beats.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

More likely: Pacs or pvcs...A holter or event monitor would tell for sure.

Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

My heart skips a beat or stops for a second them starts again with a jolt. is this a symptom of my long qt?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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