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Ashok A. Patel, MD
Cardiologist
Dr. Ashok Patel is a cardiologist practicing in Bridgewater, NJ. Dr. Patel specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Patel also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
35 years
Experience
Ashok A. Patel, MD
- Bridgewater, NJ
- Gujarat University / Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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What cause the heart to skip a beat?
Hi!
Skipped beats are caused by many reasons based on patient condition and age. In your case, it is probably benign condition called PVCs or PACs. However, caffeine, anxiety, READ MORE
Hi!
Skipped beats are caused by many reasons based on patient condition and age. In your case, it is probably benign condition called PVCs or PACs. However, caffeine, anxiety, alcohol - all can make thyroid conditions worse. And rarely, it is an indication for underlying heart disease. So, you can start to avoid that and see how it goes.
Hope it helps.
Skipped beats are caused by many reasons based on patient condition and age. In your case, it is probably benign condition called PVCs or PACs. However, caffeine, anxiety, alcohol - all can make thyroid conditions worse. And rarely, it is an indication for underlying heart disease. So, you can start to avoid that and see how it goes.
Hope it helps.
