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What Causes Irregular Heartbeats?

I am a 29 year old male 5’6” 187lb. The last 7 years I have struggled with my body fat. A few years ago I got back into shape by working out very hard daily. I got married and had a kid which has changed my routine needless to say I have gained back all the weight and more. Several months ago I decided to get back into the gym. I started by walking fast at an incline for 30-45 minutes 3- 4 times a week. During a few of these workouts I felt what I can only describe as a miss beat or double beat of the heart. I am just assuming that is what it is, it would only last for like 2-3 seconds and then it is gone. This has happened half a dozen times over the last year on the treadmill. Then one day I was lifting weights and I was hit by a much longer and more powerful version of this condition. I was hardly able to stay alert. As soon as I felt it come on me I put the weights down and walked to the drinking fountain where it subsided. It has scared me and I don’t know what it is?
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here.
You seem to have ectopics that is extra beats.
I would suggest you to see a cardiologist and get your baseline ECG and Echo and a 24 Holter study.
Also get your thyroid functions tested.
These ectopics occur in every person but if they are occurring frequently as in your case then they warrant a detailed evaluation and treatment accordingly.
Thanks and all the best.
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What Causes Irregular Heartbeats?

Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here. You seem to have ectopics that is extra beats. I would suggest you to see a cardiologist and get your baseline ECG and Echo and a 24 Holter study. Also get your thyroid functions tested. These ectopics occur in every person but if they are occurring frequently as in your case then they warrant a detailed evaluation and treatment accordingly. Thanks and all the best.