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Male 22. just had big pvc which hurt and shocked me after sex. been 45 minutes and hr is stable. scared to go to sleep. did sex adrenalin cause it?

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I betcha: I would not worry for a minute about your heart skipping a single beat -- this is a common experience. Truth be told, i'm glad you were with a woman who made your heart do that. Love wisely and love well. Sleep tight.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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