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So, I have been dealing with pvc "storms" since June. Once or twice a month I get a 1-2 hour spell of frequent pvc's. I mean 5 normal, pvc, then 2 normal, pvc, 8 normal , pvc..... you get the picture. This has been captured on an EKG, diagnosed as benign. I had one of these "storms" yesterday,  the same pattern of very irregular pvc's for 2 hours. The difference this time was probably 20 - 30 times during this storm, I had what felt like the beginning of the pvc, my heart somersaulting over, for between 3- 10 beats in a row. No pause, no thud catch up beat. Then back to normal rythmn or to a pvc.  No other symptoms with this.
I believe there was a doctor answering questions here, and am looking for some insight.
Also, any other posters who read this and have had similar experiences and know what this is I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Is this a "run of pvc's, like I have heard mentioned here? Or SVT, VT .........
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No , not getting dizzy.
The worst part is that I did go to the ER. We have moved, so I went to the closest one, and they left me sitting in the waiting area for 45 minutes. I even went up at one point and told the nurse that I was getting tightness in my chest, she said "I will make a note of that". I left after 45 minutes because, the rythmn settled down. But I was THERE when it was happening and it could of been recorded so I would know what is going on. My cardiologist is off for 2 weeks, I talked to his secretary, who said she would have someone else call me back, that was 3 hours ago...  I am not happy with the medical community right now.
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PVC'S are common and harmless if you've had a normal echo report. I've had them every other beat & couplets at times & know its uncomfortable & scary.
Having anxiety about them makes them worse, so the best thing I've found to do is get my mind busy with something & they will eventually stop coming so often. I will say that if you feel like your not getting a normal beat inbetween 3 or 4 PVC's, I would call my cardiologist & let them know. They may want you to come in & get a monitor to catch this. Especially if your getting dizzy.
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