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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats?

Hi. My heart seems to be beating irregularly. It beats twice, stops for a second, beats twice again, then stops again for another second, then beats for more than 10 times and then stops again for a second. I noticed this only this morning. I ve also been feeling tired. The last week I have had more cups of coffee than normal. The previous week I was under stress. This week though, the stress period has let up and I am now in relaxation mode. I am 44 years old and have normal health. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks a lot.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
hi
these are irregular sinus arrythmias
most common cause being excessive caffeine, thyroid hormone variation anxiety or stress induced or due to some cardiac problems or some drugs.
if it is still persistent please go for an ecg and meet a cardiologist , so that you maybe started on beta blockers to control the rate
take care
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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats?

hi these are irregular sinus arrythmias most common cause being excessive caffeine, thyroid hormone variation anxiety or stress induced or due to some cardiac problems or some drugs. if it is still persistent please go for an ecg and meet a cardiologist , so that you maybe started on beta blockers to control the rate take care