how long of a pause

I found this question in the archives.  I was wondering the same thing.  Can anyone help?  I'm noticing the pause to be a little longer than normal too after the early beat.

how long of a pvc's should i worry about being too long yesterday i had a run where my heart was pausing anywhere from 2-3 beat lengths apart bevefore geting another heart beat thanks



I'm having rather long pauses between my pvc's lately too.  Is this anything to worry about?  Anyone? I just had my echo and everything was perfect.  These pvc's feel a little different.  I feel the early beat (just barely) then the longer than normal pause.  Plus there is no big thud after it.  It just picks up with a normal beat.  

[bda93561]

Ive been feeling the same way.
it feels like a pvc pause but no thump maybe even pause pause no thump
I was monitoring my heart rate at rest and it would drop down to about 49 bpm
I noticed my heart would start acting like that when my bpm's dropped

I went to the E.R yesterday and they told me i had bradycardia and that I should only drink Half of my atenolol. They also told me that im hypothyroid wich will cause bradycardia,(from what I have read)

Sorry i dont have an answer to you question but maybe this will kick this topic off

[Brooke_38]

Hello...

The general consensus, among the world of electrophysiology, is that pauses of less than 3 seconds are generally benign and, if asymptomatic, do not require further testing or intervention. Beyond 3 seconds, further evaluation is warranted, including Holter monitoring, Echocardiogram, and Exercise Stress testing.

There have been reported cases of patients diagnosed with Malignant Vasovagal Syndrome and have pauses exceeding 10 seconds.

If you're symptoms don't improve, you may want (for your own peace of mind) consult with your Dr about it.

It's probably nothing to really worry about, but you know how that goes...easier said than done:)


  



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[Zachs]

Hey there.

I've experienced many different sensations resulting from a PVC.  As a constant pulse checker, (which I should quit doing. :) ), I've had ectopic beats where I've had a few kick me in the chest with no difference in beating. These are very strange, and either its a super duper premature heart beat, or a gurgle from my stomach, or my esophagus shaking. Never caught one on a EKG.

I've had the every other beat kind, which feels like,  soft beat, hard beat, soft beat, hard beat. The ones that feel like your heart is flopping or shaking in your chest (better known as the classic palpitation) Had these for 13 years, but I don't get them but once in a blue moon while trying to sleep.

I've had a very quick premature ventricular beat,  which is where the pause is longer. When the premature ventricular beat comes later, the pause is shorter.  Usually the longer the pause, the more forceful the next beat is.  I've had these for the past 5 or 6 years.

I've had what seems like, which I may be wrong, where the heart will pause, and then add 4-6 beats really quick., and then a kick in the chest.  I'm speculating that it is either NSVT, or a-fib with a rapid ventricular response.  

None of my ectopic beats have been caught on an EKG.

Luckily my drastic lifestyle change has subsided my weird heart beats/sensations about 80%.   Zach

[jkfrench]

Thanks Brooke for the info.  I'm sure this pause between pvcs isn't even 2 seconds.  I don't know why it feels so different.  The other morning I hadn't  eaten and I think I was dehydrated.  That is when I started having some that made me cough.  So, of course my finger went to my pulse and I just seemed to notice the pause was very significant after the early beat.  

I just had my echo last week and of course he called and said it was perfect.  I feel stupid calling again.  
Take care
Frenchie

[Brooke_38]

Hello...

I think that we are all wired the same way...we feel something odd and our "finger goes to the pulse" *LOL* Nothing wrong with that, if we're not becoming obssesed with it.

Whether you had an Echo a year ago or 1 day ago, you should never feel "stupid" to call your Dr.

I hope this was a random event for you and it resolves quickly!:)

[ladyjake]

Thank you for posting your symptoms.  I have had the same thing, the 'kick in the chest' but no miss in the heart beat.  Then the 'kick in the chest and the missed heart beat (and of course I had my fingers on my wrist just waiting for the next one), but it would not record on any monitors.  Still haven't gotten any answers on that one as there doesn't seem to be one.  And then the "beat - beat - beat beat beat - beat - beat thing".  Then come the dizzy spells.  My heart rate is usually pretty fast with resting in  the  90's and walking around or moving pushes it up between 100 & 123. It is very draining.  Boy, people who don't have to deal with this are sure blessed.  Thank goodness we have this forum for support.  Take care.