Tag Archives: arrhythmias

Heart Is Skipping Beats

Heart Is Skipping Beats

Q: The medical profession says I have about 10 premature beats per minute. My pulse is in the range
of 50 to 60 beats. Are skipped beats serious or harmless? I have always gotten winded very easily. A: Ten premature beats per minute is a fair amount that can be perfectly harmless. However, we now know ... More
Heart Test May Explain Shaky Feeling

Heart Test May Explain Shaky Feeling

Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have leakage in my heart and thickening of the heart wall. Lately I will awaken three or more times at night and feel like the inside of my body is shaking, although it is not visible. The shaking lasts for 10 to 30 seconds. My pulse is normal, and I had ... More