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What Causes Skipped Heartbeats?
Question: Hi I'm 69 and exercise every day My blood pressure is in the normal range. Lately my heart seems to be skipping beats and appears on a more regular basis. Is it something to be concerned about! Thanks
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this sensation of having skipped heartbeats. It is highly subjective and we would need to examine you and complete with an EKG that would show exactly what happens to the heart beats. A well controlled blood pressure, exercise and gradual weight loss following exercise would not cause this feeling.
For now, there is not enough information to suggest that you have any problem with your heart beats. I will like that you follow up with your treating doctor and do an EKG to make sure all is okay or address any changes if any are detected. There is no point in getting too concerned as most people who report similar sensations often turn out not to have any problem with their heart beats.
In all, do an EKG. Reassurance or further measures would be considered depending on your findings.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
Please
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this sensation of having skipped heartbeats. It is highly subjective and we would need to examine you and complete with an EKG that would show exactly what happens to the heart beats. A well controlled blood pressure, exercise and gradual weight loss following exercise would not cause this feeling.
For now, there is not enough information to suggest that you have any problem with your heart beats. I will like that you follow up with your treating doctor and do an EKG to make sure all is okay or address any changes if any are detected. There is no point in getting too concerned as most people who report similar sensations often turn out not to have any problem with their heart beats.
In all, do an EKG. Reassurance or further measures would be considered depending on your findings.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
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