Just a quickie I'm never sure when I'm having this dreaded thing but sometimes I can get a feeling in my throat like a puff of air ? I can get this 4/5 times a day lasting less than a second my heart rate is normal it's a very strange sensation
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AF feeling!
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It could be an ectopic beat. Ventricular ectopics might feel like a little 'lurch', so could possibly feel as you describe. It could also be an atrial ectopic. That would be my guess if your pulse feels otherwise regular.
Pat
Thanks for reply not sure what ectopics are ! Could it also be atrial flutter ? Have an appointment in November so will ask again !
Have worn holter for a week and also another one for a month and def had it when wearing do will ask .
An ectopic is an extra beat/early beat which is then followed by a slightly longer wait for the next normal beat. They are usually nothing to worry about. Flutter is a fast rate.
What do you think your pulse is in beats per minute when it happens?
Pat.
I don't think that can be flutter. A single ectopic fits your description.
Pat.
You could tell if you had a device such as an 'Alivecor'.
amazon.co.uk/AliveCor-Heart...
Pat.
I've got an Alivecor for iPhone 5 , bought it in May and it's already caught many different rhythm disturbances for me.
Pat.