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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats In A 64 Year Old Man?
Question: My heart skips a beat, I feel nothing when it happens. my wife noticed she had her head on my chest when we were watching TV. then I took my pulse and sure enough a skipped beat about every 30 to 60 beats. I am 64 years old. something to worry about? feel no different.
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
To have skipping beats one in 40-60 beats it's normal and you shouldn't worry about that.
As long as you are symptom less you should schedule for a routine cardiac check up with ecg, cardiac echo, holter monitoring and stress test.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
p.s: If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again.
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
To have skipping beats one in 40-60 beats it's normal and you shouldn't worry about that.
As long as you are symptom less you should schedule for a routine cardiac check up with ecg, cardiac echo, holter monitoring and stress test.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
p.s: If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again.
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