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I have a question concerning the significance of PVC, mainly multifocal and couplets. I am a 32 y old white female significantly overweigt, pretty sedintary, Stress test a year ago okay, excercised to 5.4 mets on a Modified Bruce. Echo 2 years ago pretty normal except for some septal enlargement but on the larger size of normal, and mitral and tricupsid minimal leaking, and aortic calcification small amount. Cardiac Cath done in 1999 was essentially normal except for small PFO no treatment on that. I am terrified of excercise after the study showing PVC's after excercise put the person at a higher risk of death within 5 years. I suffer from occassional pvcs, but yet documented on event recorder multifocal pvc's and couplets, these were on two seperate recordings. When this happens it scares the **** out of me and I worry about it. I have PVC's daily but not this type daily is that of any more significant? I may NOTICE a couplet every month, but not daily. I have cronic hypotension as well, and I normally have a fast heartrate, 90-120 range. I also get episodes of bradycardia which are very uncomfortable. I am tired of just living with this as it is almost impossible. I am worried about the PVC's, expecially the couplets. I take Toprol XL 50 mg in am and 12.5 in the evening, this just a okay job keeping heartrate lower than it used to be 110+ all the time, but has caused more Bradycardia and I think more PVC's. I have been on that for 3 years. How significant is all this?
Thanks for your time in answering my question!
Thanks for your time in answering my question!
"what do u think about the fact that tuna, mackerel, sardines, etc. contain mercury which is toxic to the body? i love sushi, but at the same time am worried about the mercury."
Good question. Actually, I was going to post about the mercury problem but forgot about it.
From what I read, salmon has extremely low level of mercury and there's no reason to be concerned. Tuna has slightly more mercury. Predator fish have more mercury than fish that eats algae or plants.
Just today, I went to Todai and ate a lot of salmon but little tuna.
If you want maximumn health benefits from fish, fish oil supplement itself is good enough as long as there is no toxic metals in it. Some fish oil are "molecule distilled" claiming that it removes residues and toxins but I don't know how it works. ConsumerLab.com has tested on different fish oil supplements and lists supplements that don't have toxic metals and does meet the label claims. Thank goodness we have an independent lab to verify the label's claims!
-jeff
Good question. Actually, I was going to post about the mercury problem but forgot about it.
From what I read, salmon has extremely low level of mercury and there's no reason to be concerned. Tuna has slightly more mercury. Predator fish have more mercury than fish that eats algae or plants.
Just today, I went to Todai and ate a lot of salmon but little tuna.
If you want maximumn health benefits from fish, fish oil supplement itself is good enough as long as there is no toxic metals in it. Some fish oil are "molecule distilled" claiming that it removes residues and toxins but I don't know how it works. ConsumerLab.com has tested on different fish oil supplements and lists supplements that don't have toxic metals and does meet the label claims. Thank goodness we have an independent lab to verify the label's claims!
-jeff
Nobody's really answered my question the way I need it answered; perhaps I haven't been clear enough. Please help me; I'm terrified. Had an ekg done just the other day (I've had so many of them in the last six months because I'm so worried) and it was normal. BUT...when I bend over, my heart goes into an irregular rhythm when I inhale, then goes back to normal when I exhale. If I stay in this bent over position, the irregularity doesn's stop! It only stops when I straighten up. Does anyone else have this? I'm not talking about one skipped beat...I'm talking steadily skipped beats on inhale while I'm bent over. I am so frightened. I suffer from deep bouts of depression and panic attacks. Am on antidepressants and xanax, but I can't stop the compulsion to bend over and take my pulse. It is ruining my life! Please someone, help me. If these irregular beats are harmless, I'll so happy. By the way, this has been going on for EIGHT YEARS and no heart damage yet from it. Please, somebody, help me! I'm crying nearly all the time. Thanks.
what do u think about the fact that tuna, mackerel, sardines, etc. contain mercury which is toxic to the body? i love sushi, but at the same time am worried about the mercury. i understand that some of the oils have been tested and extracted the mercury, but you never really know according to my doctor. it seems like all good things have some other kind of side effect unfortunately.
"I take fish-oil capsules 214 mg, containing 34 mg EPA and 22 mg DHA,(and evening primrose oil GLA 68 mg)."
That is too low. One capsule should have at least 100 mg of DHA and EPA.
From what I read, Super Omega 3 from Carlson Lab is reliable and contains what the label says. Just one capsule contains 200mg of DHA and 300mg of EPA. Two capsules a day everyday is enough to confer cardioprotection.
I don't know of a study that shows that GLA is beneficial for heart.
-jeff
That is too low. One capsule should have at least 100 mg of DHA and EPA.
From what I read, Super Omega 3 from Carlson Lab is reliable and contains what the label says. Just one capsule contains 200mg of DHA and 300mg of EPA. Two capsules a day everyday is enough to confer cardioprotection.
I don't know of a study that shows that GLA is beneficial for heart.
-jeff
Hi Jeff,
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What is the dosage one can take and be on the safe side?
Did you check that out?
I take fish-oil capsules 214 mg, containing 34 mg EPA and 22 mg DHA,(and evening primrose oil GLA 68 mg).
I take Vit E caps. too - 400 mg.
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Your comment?
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Bye -*Ianna*
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What is the dosage one can take and be on the safe side?
Did you check that out?
I take fish-oil capsules 214 mg, containing 34 mg EPA and 22 mg DHA,(and evening primrose oil GLA 68 mg).
I take Vit E caps. too - 400 mg.
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Your comment?
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Bye -*Ianna*
I just found a new link regarding omega-3 (fish oil) and arrythmia!
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/65/72744.htm
"May 27, 2003 -- There's nothing fishy about fish oil's ability to protect your heart, according to a new study. Researchers say the omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, and bluefish can prevent sudden cardiac death by blocking fatal heart rhythms...
In a new study, published in the May 27 issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils are stored in the cell membranes of heart cells and can prevent sudden cardiac death by blocking potentially fatal heart rhythms."
Yea! :-)
-jeff
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/65/72744.htm
"May 27, 2003 -- There's nothing fishy about fish oil's ability to protect your heart, according to a new study. Researchers say the omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, and bluefish can prevent sudden cardiac death by blocking fatal heart rhythms...
In a new study, published in the May 27 issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils are stored in the cell membranes of heart cells and can prevent sudden cardiac death by blocking potentially fatal heart rhythms."
Yea! :-)
-jeff
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