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Old 1st Mar 2009, 12:02
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CaptainDan
 
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Ectopic beats

Hi!

I've just been down for my initial class 1 at the CAA in Gatwick and the ECG shows me to have ectopic beats. I've been told that I must have a 24 hour ECG carried out by a CAA cardiologist.

I've had no symptons and it was a bit of a surprise to be honest. However, I do drink a ot of coca cola which is full of caffeine which i've read could be a cause.

If this is the cause, will they stop if I cut out caffeine?

Since being told ive been panicking and measuring my heart rate every 5 seconds!

Cheers

CaptainDan
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