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What Causes Skipped Heart Beat Along With Shortness Of Breath?

I recently saw my family doctor for a check up due to my brother being diagnosed with a fib. During my EKG it showed an abnormality. My doctor said it appears to be a AV block and referred me to a cardiologist which I see in a few weeks. My symptoms I have been experiencing lately are when I am sitting or laying down (mostly laying down) my heart will beat normally then pause for a beat. Today I also noticed when climbing stairs my heart rate increased significantly with mild shortness of breath. I wanted to know if this is common with an AV block? I am a 20 year old college athlete that works out and runs frequently. Could this also be anxiety related? As I have been feeling extremely worried about what my diagnosis will be.
Mon, 3 Mar 2025
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Hi,

Your symptoms of shortness of breath and skipped beats with exertion can be due to anxiety related issues, AV block, heart failure, severe anemia, and coronary artery disease. But as you are an active athlete all these days and you have started experiencing symptoms only after knowing your brother's diagnosis of AV block, it's mostly anxiety related. So just relax you will be fine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Skipped Heart Beat Along With Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, Your symptoms of shortness of breath and skipped beats with exertion can be due to anxiety related issues, AV block, heart failure, severe anemia, and coronary artery disease. But as you are an active athlete all these days and you have started experiencing symptoms only after knowing your brother s diagnosis of AV block, it s mostly anxiety related. So just relax you will be fine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist