Burst of fast heartbeat

Lying in bed this morning I felt a fast burst of rapid heartbeat- just five or six successive fast and strong beats- then a return to normal rhythm. Is this PAF or something else given the short duration?

[BobD Volunteer]

As one leading consultant once said, if it lasts less than 30 seconds it doesn't need a name.

[Buffafly]

I get those frequently but I've got mild Sick Sinus Syndrome so I blame it on that.

[Finvola]

I get that too and I take Flecainide which so far has stopped AF episodes. The run of strong, heavy beats seem to be started by an ectopic. I think it is just my heart being irritable.

[Bagrat]

If it's 5 or 6 regular beats unlikely to be AF

[Bolander]

I've experienced this occasionally, immediately after waking, but it quickly settled down into normal rhythm with no long term consequences.

[Braygirl]

I usually wake up with fast HR and anxiety, sometimes with ectopics.... still dipn't know why...??

[sotolol in reply to Braygirl]

Me too Braygirl. I get stressed and I notice I’m holding my breath. I think it’s my heart saying BREATHE.

[Madscientist16]

I have had this before and after my ablation. Fast but regular beats that only last for 3 or 4 seconds. Get them at least weekly.

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Thanks to all who have replied to this. I’ve had a few more of these episodes but they are becoming less frequent, so I’m hoping they will settle down. Cardiac nurses say that are “not of concern”.

[Hidden]

Most anxiety sufferers can vouch for this including myself..only difference is mine is in the evening when I'm about to fall asleep