Help with irregular heartbeats.

Posted By Dan Jorgensen on April 14, 1999 at 21:21:39
I am a 37 year old male in good physical condition.  I just had an angiogram to clarify a positive result on an EKG.  The angiogram test went great.  The Dr. told me I have nothing to worry about.  For that I am thankful.  I had a stress-echo done last summer because of some irregular heartbeats and that  came out with good results as well.
     The reason I am writing is because I have been especially plagued with  skipped heartbeats and irregular heartbeats, (I think they are called PVC's?)  They seemed to go away completely for 6-8 months, and now, since my primary Dr. told me he was very concerned about my EKG and said I needed to see a cardiologist, and I had the angiogram, they have gotten worse. I am trying to relax and ignore them.  The Dr. prescribed atenol, but they don't seem to be helping,(1/2 of .25mg per day for 3 of the last 5 days).  I am also trying XANAX which seemed to help last summer but are not being effective now.
     Any advice?  I have been told not to worry about it.  I am trying but am very frustrated.  My resting heart rate is somewhat low, (46-50 bpm), and that concerns me as well.  I've worked out 3 times a week for the past 20 years.  Also, my total cholesterol is 240, and blodd pressure is 130/90.  Thanks.










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