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Arrhythmias and heart failure
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Arrhythmias and heart failure
by Elizabeth, Sep 25, 1999 12:00AM
I was diagnosed a year ago with chronic PAC's and some PVC's. I read on the internet recently that irregular heartbeats increase the chances of developing an enlarged heart and eventually heart failure. Is this true?? I'm concerned because lately it seems I've been feeling my premature heartbeats in my abdomen/stomach region. In my logic, I'm thinking I have an enlarged heart because I've never felt them so low before. I'm thinking the chronic PAC's and PVC's have caused my heart to enlarge. Please help.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC, Sep 25, 1999 12:00AM
