I Feel My Heart Stop For a Few Seconds and Restart With a Thump
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"These are most likely premature heart contractions or "skipped beats". Using a rhythm monitor could help diagnose this issue."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-rhythm-disorders-arrhythmia/
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