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What does it mean if you have an irregular heart beat? (double beats, pausing) my friend has it and she is 15.
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Benign arrhythmia : Most likely it is a benign arrhythmia.Avoid caffeine products.
Answered 5/21/2013
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Extra beats: Most probably she has extra beats, may be referred to as premature beats. Not uncommon, especially in female teens during puberty years. If structurally normal heart with normal function, they are usually benign and rarely require any treatment. Best to avoid caffeinated products which may increase them in frequency.
Answered 5/29/2016
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