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Heart During Pregnancy

Pregnancy affects cardiac health by producing stress on circulation. During pregnancy, the blood volume increases, resulting increase in heart rate.

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My pregnant wife is having premature ventricular contractions. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question for my wife. She is pregnant and has been having palpitations. Her obstetrician sent her for a Holter monitor (not to a cardiologist), which came back saying she had rare premature ventricular contractions, one couplet, and one triplet. He has advised us not to worry....  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If this is the full report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is normal. If she has shortness of breath and no other cause is found, an echocardiogram (ECG) can be done. I hope this helps. Tha...  Read Full »

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