Re: pvcs

Posted By janet n. on April 17, 1999 at 18:20:06
I am 36 and was recently diagnosed with pvcs.
a holter monitor revealed 37,000 pvcs in a 24 hr.period.
I was put on toprol xl 25mg,with no help,now I am taking
50mg now for one week,with still no help.My cardiologist,
whom I have only seen the one visit just wants me to give the toprol
another week and call and report.I know this condition is common
but shouldnt other tests be ran to rule out other underlying health
problems,I did have bloodwork which was normal.To someone like
myself who has been told they have this condition,its kind of scary,
but seems like the doctors think its no big deal,Why would somebody
all of a sudden develop this??
                        Thanks!!!

[Lisa__0__0]

Posted By Lisa on April 17, 1999 at 18:43:12
Hi Janet, The same thing happened to me.  I am 38, no children. 3 years ago, out of the blue these palpitations started (

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on April 18, 1999 at 11:16:25

Dear Lisa
There are no miracle cures for PVCs. Medications like atenolol and metoprolol are the safest for those patients that require treatment for symptoms. Relaxation and stress reduction are good ideas. There are more powerful medications for PVCS in extreme cases. Also, cardiac electrophysiologists can perform ablation procedures to eliminate certain types of PVCs. However, I am wary of recommending a procedure with a small, but real, risk of death for a benign condition.
More tests can always be done, but they are rarely useful. PVCs in young healthy people are almost always benign.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature.  Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor.  If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.











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