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Re: electrolyte imbalance and pvc's
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Re: electrolyte imbalance and pvc's
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on January 17, 1999 at 16:18:46:
In Reply to: electrolyte imbalance and pvc's posted by Mary on January 17, 1999 at 14:36:17:
I appreciate this forum very much!
Though pvc's are considered to be benign, those of us who experience them continue to search for possible causes/cures. We know about such triggers as caffeine, alcohol, stress, sugar substitutes, dehydration (have I left any out?) Now I would like to know more about electrolyte imbalances. I have read that many of us could be deficient in magnesium as measured in the cells. (I assume the same would be true for potassium.)
1. Do you think magnesium and/or potassium supplements would help? (I have read that the chelated form is the best for absorption.)
2. Can one be easily tested for intracellular levels of magnesium or potassium? Is there a specific name for the test? Can it be done at a local hospital or must one go to a specialized facility or research institute?
3. If one abstains from all the known triggering elements, what else might cause the pvc's?
Thank you again for this forum. If anyone cares to write, my e-mail address is: ***@****
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Dear Mary,
Thank you for your question. Your question delves into some very basic electrophysiology questions. Yes magnesium and potissium are important for intracellular electrical conduction to occur. And no there is no simple test for determining total body stores of these electrolytes. As far as taking supplements I would be careful. Just as too low levels can cause problems so can to high a level. My best advice until we have better answers is to continue to do what you are doing, eat a healthy balanced diet and take a multivitamin daily. Good luck.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
In Reply to: electrolyte imbalance and pvc's posted by Mary on January 17, 1999 at 14:36:17:
I appreciate this forum very much!
Though pvc's are considered to be benign, those of us who experience them continue to search for possible causes/cures. We know about such triggers as caffeine, alcohol, stress, sugar substitutes, dehydration (have I left any out?) Now I would like to know more about electrolyte imbalances. I have read that many of us could be deficient in magnesium as measured in the cells. (I assume the same would be true for potassium.)
1. Do you think magnesium and/or potassium supplements would help? (I have read that the chelated form is the best for absorption.)
2. Can one be easily tested for intracellular levels of magnesium or potassium? Is there a specific name for the test? Can it be done at a local hospital or must one go to a specialized facility or research institute?
3. If one abstains from all the known triggering elements, what else might cause the pvc's?
Thank you again for this forum. If anyone cares to write, my e-mail address is: ***@****
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Dear Mary,
Thank you for your question. Your question delves into some very basic electrophysiology questions. Yes magnesium and potissium are important for intracellular electrical conduction to occur. And no there is no simple test for determining total body stores of these electrolytes. As far as taking supplements I would be careful. Just as too low levels can cause problems so can to high a level. My best advice until we have better answers is to continue to do what you are doing, eat a healthy balanced diet and take a multivitamin daily. Good luck.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
