HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Why Am I Experiencing Skipped Beats And Extra Beats While Lying Down Or After Eating?

default
Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Question: I am currently experiencing skipped beats and extra beats whenever lying down or after eating. I have had this for sometime thru out my life but here recently it has gotten more often almost daily. trying to relax or rest seems to bring it on more often. last night I rested with no symptoms for almost 8 hours. But today it started 1 hour after waking and I can't get it to stop. Position has something to do with it. If I stand the symptons will stop. Sitting brings it on. Any suggestions? I have been diagnosed with GERD and had my esophagus dialated Nov 2012. I also had 3 EKG's Last year that came back normal. I also saw three doctors that listened to my heart and said they could not detect anything wrong. Could this have something to do with the vegal nerve? Eating sure seems to bring this on.BP 130/90 Pulse 72 irregular.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Vagal atrial fibrillation. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. You are right. Vagal nerve hyperactivity can cause AF (atrial fibrillation). This is noticeable especially after a meal or during the night(when lying down). This is rare condition, but should be known to cardiologists (here is an article about it , WWW.WWWW.WW tw/db/Jour/1/0000/1.pdf , you may show it to your doctor). To diagnose such condition, regular EKG is not enough. You should have Holters 24 hours EKG. In the treatment of it, Disopyramide is known to be effective. Please consult your cardiologist. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Grzegorz Stanko

General Surgeon

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 5797 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Doctor Now
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Why Am I Experiencing Skipped Beats And Extra Beats While Lying Down Or After Eating?

Brief Answer: Vagal atrial fibrillation. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. You are right. Vagal nerve hyperactivity can cause AF (atrial fibrillation). This is noticeable especially after a meal or during the night(when lying down). This is rare condition, but should be known to cardiologists (here is an article about it , WWW.WWWW.WW tw/db/Jour/1/0000/1.pdf , you may show it to your doctor). To diagnose such condition, regular EKG is not enough. You should have Holters 24 hours EKG. In the treatment of it, Disopyramide is known to be effective. Please consult your cardiologist. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.