33 yr old Male told I have PVC's

Posted by Paul on August 06, 1999 at 16:11:16
I over heated at work and balcked out for about 30 seconds it was over 115 deg and I had been sweeting a lot. I got outside and cooled off and got a headache real bad.  The headache lasted for 3 days I went to the doctor that following tuesday because I was having hard chest pains felt likek my heart was starting and stopping. I have had Echo w/doppler, Stress test, nuclear imaging and holter monitoring done. all show a irregular baseline rythme.   I have never had problems of any kind with my heart.  
     What I would like to know is Can overheating trigger PVC'S or is my heart out of rythme due to an electrolyte emballance. and while they stop..

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on August 06, 1999 at 17:33:04
Dear Paul
Overheating can definitely trigger PVCs, but they should not last indefinitely. Dehydration can cause an electrolyte imbalance, which can cause PVCs, but again this should not be a long-lasting problem. If the PVCs were due to either of these reasons they should have stopped by now.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
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