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Are Irregular And Skipped Heartbeats A Matter Of Concern?

Is an irregular heartbeat obtained during blood pressure readings and remaining three weeks after ending a rocky, 17-day course of the antibiotic bactrim a concern (160/800 mg 2x daily)? The heart rate is within normal limits but irregular during about 75% of blood pressure readings, seeming to skip beats. Thanks.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most probably these are ventricular premature complexes. These are ectopic or extra beats. These are usually benign and not life threatening. These are frequently associated with MVP, also caffeine, alcohol, thyroid problems may aggravate these. So before going ahead we need to confirm it. Since these are not frequent ECG may be normal, so in that case you ll need 24 holter monitoring which can diagnose these. You should also get thyroid test done. You ll need beta blockers like Metoprolol to keep these under control.

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Are Irregular And Skipped Heartbeats A Matter Of Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most probably these are ventricular premature complexes. These are ectopic or extra beats. These are usually benign and not life threatening. These are frequently associated with MVP, also caffeine, alcohol, thyroid problems may aggravate these. So before going ahead we need to confirm it. Since these are not frequent ECG may be normal, so in that case you ll need 24 holter monitoring which can diagnose these. You should also get thyroid test done. You ll need beta blockers like Metoprolol to keep these under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.