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What Causes Skipping Of Heart Beat?

On and off my heart have been skipping a beat anytime I try to swallow and I feel like I am about to choke on my saliva etc. In the past I used to have panic attacks where I tend to get short breath along with the skipping of the heart and closing of throat. Of lately I ve been worrying a lot and feeling depressed, Can this be the cause of everything?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
Skipping of heart beats in your case seem to have underlying stress basis.Panic attacks and depression can lead to ectopic beats of heart which can present as palpitations.DRugs like escitalopram and clonazepam can help to control thr anxiety and depression.These can indirectly reduce the frequency of missed heart beats.Consult your doctor for further care.
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What Causes Skipping Of Heart Beat?

Hi welcome to HCM. Skipping of heart beats in your case seem to have underlying stress basis.Panic attacks and depression can lead to ectopic beats of heart which can present as palpitations.DRugs like escitalopram and clonazepam can help to control thr anxiety and depression.These can indirectly reduce the frequency of missed heart beats.Consult your doctor for further care. Thank you