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A 22-year-old male asked:

Cardiologist diagnosis premature atrial contraction and said it was really benign. can i still exercise and is it dangerous? i also have anxiety.

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Dr. Alvin Linanswered

Geriatrics 32 years experience

Yes but . . .: To allay your anxiety, you should ask this question of your cardiologist who made diagnosis. With that said, check out american heart association's stance: http://www.Heart.Org/heartorg/conditions/arrhythmia/aboutarrhythmia/premature-contractions_ucm_302043_article.Jsp. Go see your family doc & psychiatrist to deal w/anxiety.

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Dr. Payam Mehranpouranswered

Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience

Benign: Premature atrial contractions are usually a benign finding and not cause for limitation in exercise.

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