A member asked:

I sometimes feel a random thump in the left side of chest a few times in a month or so. comes and goes so quickly i don't know if its an ectopic beat or not?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Most likely: You are correct as they are common.

Dr Niazi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/21/2013

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Could be: It may be. You might want to discuss with your primary/family physician. He/she upon evaluating may relieve your stress or further evaluate.

Answered 9/26/2013

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A member asked:

I sometimes feel a random thump in the left side of chest a few times in a month or so. comes and goes so quickly i don't know if its an ectopic beat or not?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Niazi and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

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