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A member asked:

Is a 2-3 second skip normal with pericarditis.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It is possible: It is possible as the inflammation is irritating the heart, but you could have also have myocarditis causing muscle or contractile irritation.

Dr Skylizard and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/1/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Abnormal: But not uncommon if more frequent may need holter 24 hour monitor and may need therapy, or pacemaker for slow.

Dr Safford agreed

Answered 6/2/2013

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