pvc's and colonoscopy/endoscopy

[rel197136]

I have had pvc's for years.  Heart structurely normal.  I am scheduled for a colonoscopy and endoscopy and scared because of the pvc's.  Has anyone had  these done?  Does the meds make them worse?  Is it safe to have?

[ireneo]

I recently had surgery and they said some anesthesia could trigger my arrhythmia. But they were more concerned with my PSVT (atrial tachy). It doesn't bother me but I can understand that they didn't want to be in the middle of my innards and have my heart rate pop up to 190 bpm. I had to start on meds a couple weeks before the surgery to calm things down. I'm not sure they worry so much about PVC's unless you're having couplets and triplets hundreds of times a day. Even then, I don't know.

Make sure your doctor knows about your PVC's. I think they use conscious sedation for the colonoscopy which is different than full out anesthesia. Maybe no problem at all.

[dolfnlvr]

I've had two endoscopies since starting to have PVC's.  I've had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS and the doctor has never been concerned about it.

Good luck.

[iamfaithful]

I had an endoscopy back when my PVC's frist started and were REALLY bad.  I was afraid too but had no problem.  What they used to put you to "sleep" is not as potent as regular anesthesia medication.  I understand your fears, but it will fine.  You will be out all of 10-15 minutes with the endoscopy...not sure about the other.

[Momto3]

I was having thousands of PVCs/day and had a colonscopy and a GYN procedure.  Both procedures required some type of sedation (versed for the colonscopy and propofol for the GYN procedure).  Both doctors said I had no problems with PVCs during the time I was sedated.  Seems that the anes. works to quiet the palps : )  

[jkfrench]

Boy, can I relate.  I was scared to death to have my colonoscopy last September.  I came to this board for reassurance.
I was so scared that I chose NOT to be sedated.  I got through the entire procedure with no pvc's and no sedation.  I did mention to my doctor that I had pvc's and PAT and he was not in the least worried.  By the way, they use versed and fentanyl and from what I am told these have no affect whatsoever on pvc's.  You will be fine!!!  The prep was no problem either.  I took the pills instead of the drink.  No problems with pvc's.
Frenchie