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What Causes Intermittent Heart Palpitations?
Hello i have heart palpatations that come and go. I ahve worn the 24 hour holter monitor at least twice. I have also worn the event monitor amd had an echocardiogram. I have also had a few ekg's. They always tell me that they are an extra beat and i should not bet concerned. That come an waves a of a few days to a week. And may not happen for up to six months. Lately they have lasted longer and made me light headed. Why cant they figure this out and do somethng for me. They are affecting my sleep now as they are happening regularly in bed now inftheearly
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
it is common to have occasion extra heart beats. unfortunately for some people it can interfere with sleep. if you happen to have anxiety, this should be treated as this will help with sleep and the palpitations should affect your sleep less if anxiety is treated. you can take to your doctor about magnesium and potassium supplementation and beta blocker if not on one, as these can reduce palpitation
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