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What Causes Irregular Heartbeats And How To Correct Them?
I am 48, 5 ft 11 inches 180 lbs. I have been experiencing an irregular heartbeat for periods of 5 - 30 minutes for the past week. The one common factor is eating a fairly large meal and feeling very full. I notice it first in the abdomen then check my pulse where the heart rate is irregular but not fast. I exercise regularly (4x per week; run 4 - 5 miles on exercise day). I have been diagnosed with PACs but this is different, the irregular heartbeat lasts much longer than in the past. What might be the problem and what should I do?
Mon, 20 Aug 2018
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Feeling of irregular heart beat actually may not be the arrhythmia, but it could be due to stress and anxiety. Ideally such symptoms need to be brought for investigation and it cannot be taken as granted until and unless it is proved, but most of the time is due to stress only.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Feeling of irregular heart beat actually may not be the arrhythmia, but it could be due to stress and anxiety. Ideally such symptoms need to be brought for investigation and it cannot be taken as granted until and unless it is proved, but most of the time is due to stress only.
Hope I answered your query,
Let me know for further assistance.
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