I haven't been to the doctor in a good while now for fear of crying wolf. Dear Tom, What you are describing is typical of PVC's. The thump is not actualy the PVC but is due to the prolonged filling time of the next heartbeat resulting in a forceful contraction. This is nothing to be concerned about and is very common. I hope you find this information useful.
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