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I have been diagnosed  with PVC  for  a yaer.
My cardiologist perform Cardiolite stress test, Holter monitior for 24 hr. ,
echocardiogram. Everything indicated that I did not have any heart problems. Only frequents PVC of At least 3 morphologies that appear
to be a primary present on left bundle branch block with normal axis and a positive monopphasic cmplex in  lead V5.
He recomended to take Atelonol 25mg. once a day. Up to this date I
still have episodes of PVC tha can last up to 3 weeks. I have problems sleeping at night because of the  due to the PVC. I ask my cardiologist if there was another treatment to control
the PVC, he indicated  that other medication could make more damage to the heart.
Is lack of sleep or sleep Apnea can cause the PVC to get worse?
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How can I know if PVC's are benign or malign.
To me they look like very malign. My legs and foots going cold.
The entire body ring the alarm.
Is just impossible don't be afraid.
My heart is failing. If stop, I will die.
The Doc's say: is nothing to worry about, you will die very old.
I don't know. I think I die a little after each PVC.
I'm taking 100mg Atenolol and 12mg Lexotam/day.
And still looking for answers.

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238671 tn?1189755832
THere are other medications like atenolol, called beta blockers. These can all be used to decrease PVCs. Benign PVCs do not damage the heart.
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Are there any other treaments for PVC beside Atenolol? If PVC continue in the long run  can cause damage to the heart?
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238671 tn?1189755832
Lack of sleep from any cause, including sleep apnea, can aggravate PVCs.
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