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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
skipped beats
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
skipped beats
by REWYV, Feb 14, 2008 02:23PM
I recently had gall bladder surgery Jan 21st 08 and since then i have had a lot of problems with feeling my heart skip beats I had a ekg before surgery they said every thing fine. Is this something I should be worried about? I have quit caffene colas for a month now. i do now smoke or drink and no chocolate. Please any advice. thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Feb 14, 2008 05:02PM
, Feb 14, 2008 05:02PM
Caffeine and chocalate affects some people and not others. If you don't notice a difference, I wouldn't necessarily abstain just because of palpitations.
It is unlikely to be a concern but anytime you have new heart related symptoms, it is worth talking to your doctor. Usually something as simple as 24 hour monitor will help answer the question. The most common causes are premature atrial or ventricular beats.
I hope this helps.
It is unlikely to be a concern but anytime you have new heart related symptoms, it is worth talking to your doctor. Usually something as simple as 24 hour monitor will help answer the question. The most common causes are premature atrial or ventricular beats.
I hope this helps.
Member Comments (4)
by tsco, Feb 15, 2008 08:52PM
To: Doc
I think the question was did the gall bladder surgery have an affect or possibly result in the palpitations
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Feb 15, 2008 09:40PM
, Feb 15, 2008 09:40PM
In general, we do not know what causes PVCs and why they are worse sometimes and not other times.
by jdrtwin1, Feb 17, 2008 05:02PM
right after my gallbladder surgery i experienced the sensation of "skipped" beats and called my surgeon asap and he told me probably due to stress,medications and to drink alot of fluids.
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