What Is Arrhythmia?
5. Skipped Beats
It is not uncommon for us to experience what feels like a skipped beat of the heart. It happens to some people when they are surprised, stressed, or excited about something. It will also sometimes be down to medical conditions, while it can also be down to other things such as taking cocaine or drinking caffeine.
What feels like skipped beats, or a premature beat, is really an extra beat. While we can often feel these extra beats, it is not usually a serious condition. Skipped beats will sometimes trigger a longer arrhythmia, however, and they can also weaken the heart in the long term.
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