Ectopic beat
| Ectopic beat | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Cardiac ectopy |
EKG | |
| Specialty | Cardiology |
Ectopic beat is a disturbance of the cardiac rhythm frequently related to the
Some patients describe this experience as a "flip" or a "jolt" in the chest, or a "heart hiccup", while others report dropped or missed beats. Ectopic beats are more common during periods of psychological stress, exercise[2] or debility; they may also be triggered by consumption of some food like carbohydrates, strong cheese, or chocolate.[citation needed]
It is a form of
Ectopic beats are considered normal and are not indicative of cardiac pathology. Ectopic beats often remain undetected and occur as part of minor errors in the heart conduction system. They are rarely indicative of cardiac pathology, although may occur more frequently or be more noticeable in those with existing cardiac abnormalities. Ectopic beats are a type of
Ectopic beats may become more frequent during
See also
- Heart arrhythmia § Origin of impulse
- Ectopia (disambiguation)
- Junctional escape beat
- Palpitation
- Premature junctional contraction
- Ventricular escape beat
References
- ^ "Ectopic heartbeat". Medline Plus. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Aberdeene, Jason. "Ectopic Heartbeats & Exercise".
- ^ "Types of Arrhythmia –NHLBI, NIH". www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-12.