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Was checking heart beat whilst relaxing heart was beating about 60 to the minute then it went very quick for about 10 seconds then went back to normal, any ideas would be appreciated.
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Here is a link that will explain a lot:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paroxysmal_supraventricular_tachycardia

I've had this for 50 years starting when I was 15.  Yours was of very short duration and is very common in many people.  Get a complete physical if you need reassurance and one should be done annually at your age anyway.
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