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Hi. I just want to ask as to why my heart skips a beat now and then. Sometimes it just beats very fast. Need some advice .

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Lotus Park Isipingo
June 20, 2024
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I started wearing a FitBit watch the year before Afib so I know the day it started and ended. During daily episodes my pulse could vary from 35 to 135, blood pressure as high as 135/ 85 and I would frequently skip a beat. I wore. Monitor for 2 weeks as part of medical testing. It showed me in Afib 50% of the time. Hard to believe but confirmed by regularly taking my pulse. Afib can lead to stroke so thinners are generally prescribed.

June 20, 2024
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Heart palpitations, where your heart feels like it's skipping a beat or beating very fast, can be a symptom of heart failure. Here are some possible reasons:

- Increased Heart Rate: Your heart may be trying to keep up with your body's needs, causing it to pump faster. This can lead to an irregular heartbeat
- Arrhythmia: Show Full Answer

Heart palpitations, where your heart feels like it's skipping a beat or beating very fast, can be a symptom of heart failure. Here are some possible reasons:

- Increased Heart Rate: Your heart may be trying to keep up with your body's needs, causing it to pump faster. This can lead to an irregular heartbeat.
- Arrhythmia: Conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib) can cause irregular heart rhythms.

It's important to monitor your heart rate daily and note any changes. A normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (BPM). If your heart rate exceeds 100 BPM, it is called tachycardia.

Advice:
- Record Your Heart Rate: Keep a daily log of your heart rate.
- Consult Your Doctor: If you experience frequent palpitations or a rapid heart rate, contact your healthcare provider.
- Emergency Signs: If you feel chest pain, pressure, or any symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 or emergency services immediately.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources on heart failure symptoms and warning signs.

June 20, 2024

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