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PACs vs. PVCs
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PACs vs. PVCs
by Jay__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Jay on October 29, 1998 at 14:03:45:
Thanks again for all you do in this forum. It is a tremendous service.
My question concerns the distinction between PAC's and PVCs in terms of treatment.
Most of the discussions here have centered on the use of beta blockers to calm down PVC symptoms. I believe that bb's work to "quiet" the heart's left ventricle. Based upon that, would beta blockers have any effect on PAC's since these beats originate in the atrium instead?
I am currently taking a low dose ACE inhibitor for borderline hypertension, and I was thinking of discussing with my doctor the possibility of switching to a beta blocker to kill two birds with one stone. However, it the beta blocker isn't likely to do much, then I don't want to get into the whole side effects issue at all.
Is my information/thinking on target?
Thanks again for all you do in this forum. It is a tremendous service.
My question concerns the distinction between PAC's and PVCs in terms of treatment.
Most of the discussions here have centered on the use of beta blockers to calm down PVC symptoms. I believe that bb's work to "quiet" the heart's left ventricle. Based upon that, would beta blockers have any effect on PAC's since these beats originate in the atrium instead?
I am currently taking a low dose ACE inhibitor for borderline hypertension, and I was thinking of discussing with my doctor the possibility of switching to a beta blocker to kill two birds with one stone. However, it the beta blocker isn't likely to do much, then I don't want to get into the whole side effects issue at all.
Is my information/thinking on target?
