heart beats

My husband has had Arrhythmia for about a year and a half. It started out and would come when ever. He has had a electrophesiaologist study done and is on beta blockers only when it occurs. The studys didn't pin point where his heart was misfiring and they said there was no reason why it is going on. About 3 months now it comes for 2 weeks and then it is gone for 2 weeks. Why the pattern? His Arrhythmia  is like his heart skips a beat. I can put my head on his chest and hear it. It sound like it stops for a split second. Have you every heard of the pattern 2 weeks on 2 weeks off? Thanks, Linda

[Jerry_NJ]

Responding both posts.

The only thing I have to add is I'd ask the doctor about putting your husband on an anticoagulant, e.g., Coumadin or Warfarin.  The rhythm problem doesn't sound very serious to me, compared to what my heart does, but it could cause a clot to form and put him at risk of a stroke.

[heartstrings_41]

I have not heard of such a pattern. Has your husband ever had a 30 day event monitor? This could be very helpful diagnosing the exact rhythm disturbance. As for the need for anticoagulation recommended by Jerry_NJ, this therapy would be warranted only if this were Atrial Fibrillation, which can increase your risk of stroke from the formation of clots. If you have no other risk factors for clot formation, most Dr's will prescribe a full strength aspirin (325mg). Coumadin therapy (which is Warfarin), does come with it's own risks of bleeding.  So I would not suggest calling the Dr asking for this drug, but would suggest asking him/her questions about what his risk is for stroke.