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Ectopic Heart Beats

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roy47530
roy47530

I have a heart that beats twice and misses a beat, the GP is not concerned, should I be?

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  • derek76
    derek76 roy47530

    Posted

    No.

    Go to the site of The Heart Rhythm Society and all the info you need and more is there.

  • CuppaT
    CuppaT roy47530

    Posted

    hi roy47530 If you are still concerned you can read about

    ectopic heart beats on BHF British heart foundation and you could get your doctor

    to refer you to have a 24 holter to wear

    as it will record your heart its not intrusive.

    I had ectopic beats and they were benign

    of no significance,

    from my holter test .My doctor was not concerned either but i think its worth checking out .I was told they are quite common certain things caffeine drinks

    alchohol etc smoking ,the heart electrical

    system is very sophisticated i was told by my GP.

    But still worth getting a check-up which is

    helpful.Good Health

    • derek76
      derek76 CuppaT

      Posted

      Never drink coffee or caffeine drinks before an ECG.
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