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What tests should I be sure the dr. does?
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What tests should I be sure the dr. does?
by Mary, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Dr.,
First of all, thank you so much for supplying so much useful info on this site. It has been of much comfort to me and others and is all free...thank you for such a refreshing idea!
Anyway, here is a quick backround. At 5 months pregnant had a few strong PVC's that mad me nervous. Went to a cardiologist and had echo of the heart done and 24 hr. holtor(no PVC's while wearing it)and everything looked fine. Now, 2 months after the baby is born, I am having 10-15 strong PVC's a day, mostly in the afternoon. I have an appt. with the cardiologist again in 4 weeks (can I wait that long?). My question is what tests should I be sure are done to rule out anything serious?? I am scared to death I will drop dead at any moment and especially now that I have 2 kids I am even more paranoid about it. If the echo of my heart was ok 7 months ago, do I need another, or can I put my mind at ease knowing that was ok then? Again, thank you for your help. Mary
First of all, thank you so much for supplying so much useful info on this site. It has been of much comfort to me and others and is all free...thank you for such a refreshing idea!
Anyway, here is a quick backround. At 5 months pregnant had a few strong PVC's that mad me nervous. Went to a cardiologist and had echo of the heart done and 24 hr. holtor(no PVC's while wearing it)and everything looked fine. Now, 2 months after the baby is born, I am having 10-15 strong PVC's a day, mostly in the afternoon. I have an appt. with the cardiologist again in 4 weeks (can I wait that long?). My question is what tests should I be sure are done to rule out anything serious?? I am scared to death I will drop dead at any moment and especially now that I have 2 kids I am even more paranoid about it. If the echo of my heart was ok 7 months ago, do I need another, or can I put my mind at ease knowing that was ok then? Again, thank you for your help. Mary
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Mary,
You may draw comfort from the fact that many other people have the same concerns as you. Let me reassure you that PVCs are completely benign and harmless. There is no increased risk of dying with PVCs and really no need to do anything about them. Your doctor may want to order a Holter test to reassure you that there is nothing else going on. Best wishes and enjoy your children- they grow up so fast.
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.
You may draw comfort from the fact that many other people have the same concerns as you. Let me reassure you that PVCs are completely benign and harmless. There is no increased risk of dying with PVCs and really no need to do anything about them. Your doctor may want to order a Holter test to reassure you that there is nothing else going on. Best wishes and enjoy your children- they grow up so fast.
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.
