Re: Vagal Nerve

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on February 16, 1999 at 09:58:03:

In Reply to: Re: Vagal Nerve posted by val on February 10, 1999 at 13:19:56:







: Mary, so glad you are reading the Heart Forum and GI Forum too. You are asking just the same questions I have, and looking for some means of dealing with a distressing health problem, I am sure. It is not easy to be told that symptoms are benign when they cause so much distress. I have noticed, and don't laugh, that when I eat more bananas the frequency of attacks diminishes (potassium?)Posture affects my attacks too, e.g stooping or slouching. Maybe we need to start a support group.




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Dear Val
Potassium depletion can definitely cause or contribute to PVCs.
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