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Question: i have short pr interval on ECG - 0.08 secs. Results from echocardiogram are not in yet but I feel a slight flutter/shiver in my chest off and on during the day and night. Pulse is 80bpm at rest and I have trouble relaxing now because I keep thinking something is wrong. There were no other abnormalities in the ECG and all blood tests have returned as normal.
Brief Answer:
In most cases short PR interval is incidental find
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In most cases a short PR interval is a normal finding and often is harmless.
Only a few people with short PR interval, who also experienced cardiac symptoms such shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and palpitations, or diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, may be diagnosed with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome.
In my opinion, since there are no other anomalies in ECG such supraventricular tachycardia, then short PR found in your case is most probably a normal variation finding of heartbeat.
However, there is need for a Cardiologist opinion about your ECG findings and maybe a Holter ECG ( 24 hours ECG), to be sure about your concerns.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
In most cases short PR interval is incidental find
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In most cases a short PR interval is a normal finding and often is harmless.
Only a few people with short PR interval, who also experienced cardiac symptoms such shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and palpitations, or diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, may be diagnosed with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome.
In my opinion, since there are no other anomalies in ECG such supraventricular tachycardia, then short PR found in your case is most probably a normal variation finding of heartbeat.
However, there is need for a Cardiologist opinion about your ECG findings and maybe a Holter ECG ( 24 hours ECG), to be sure about your concerns.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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