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What Causes Sporadic Ceasing Of Heart Beat?

My husband has both problems with his heart and sleep apnea. He told me tonight he feels like his heart stops beating and he is leaving his body then is sucked back in and shakes awake with a huge cry and gasp as he takes in air. I am there when he wakes in this manner and it startles and scares me when I awaken to his gasp. How do the symptoms of a failing heart overlap and how do they differ? Does this sound like one or both of these conditions?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

It does not sound like a failing heart, rather sleep apnea itself. Your husband should definitely see a cardiologist, and probably have Holter monitoring for a while.

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What Causes Sporadic Ceasing Of Heart Beat?

Hi, It does not sound like a failing heart, rather sleep apnea itself. Your husband should definitely see a cardiologist, and probably have Holter monitoring for a while. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.