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What Causes Skipped Heart Beats And Difficulty In Breathing?

Out of no where my heart will skip several beats at a time.I was lying down once and my heart skipped about 15 times within 5-10 seconds and during that I could not breathe and it felt like my heart was thumping around in my chest, but there was no pain. What could it be?
Thu, 29 May 2014
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HI i read your query very carefully.

It looks like you are experiencing premature beats (ventricular extrasystols).

I recommend to run the following examinations:
-ECG
-ECHO
-Holter monitoring

Based on the result proper treatment should be given to deal with your concern.

Hope it was of help!
Dr. Shehu
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What Causes Skipped Heart Beats And Difficulty In Breathing?

HI i read your query very carefully. It looks like you are experiencing premature beats (ventricular extrasystols). I recommend to run the following examinations: -ECG -ECHO -Holter monitoring Based on the result proper treatment should be given to deal with your concern. Hope it was of help! Dr. Shehu