PAC's PVC's or Vtach?

[linds50396]

I have had SVT since age of 11 but it is controlled by inderal LA 80mg once daily.  Recently i went to the cardiologist to tell him i have been experiencing skipped beats and get and rush and a little dizzy. He said it was PVC's or PAC's.  He never did a event monitor or halter. but he was confident with his answer.  These happen on and off through the day.  How do i know that when the PVC's or PAC's are happening that they are not V-tach?  Please someone respond im really nervous about this.  I know v-tach is life threating!

[sb786]

I think i have been experiencing NSVT recently. Its like a few pvcs together and it feels like my heart it rolling around. It happens when i have eaten and i walk, especially if i walk upstairs. Is NSVT dangerous??

[southbell]

My doctor once caught premature beats,but other than that I can be feeling the fluttering and abnormal feelings for hours and they say my heart sounds good. I am taking lexapro and mild dosage of klonopin.They also wanted to add  buspar.I am willing to try anything.These heart beats really scare me.It helps to know that I am not the only one with these problems.If anyone has further help or comments,please let me know.I've been thinking for years that they will someday do me in.

[Momto3]

Try not to let the extra beats drive you crazy.  Yeah, better said than done, I know.  As long as you have a structurally normal heart, VT is not generally thought to be harmful.  If it would give you peace of mind, ask your doctor about wearing a holter or an event monitor. That way, the doctor can "see" what you are feeling.  

A lot of people describe PVC's and PAC's as kind of a flutter.  I don't know about VT, but nsvt (shorter in duration) will catch your attention as the heart is beating oddly for several beats in a row.  For me, it is like a rolling or tumbling feeling.

Hope that helps.  Have a great day!

[linds50396]

Also i heard that some people that have these go into A-Fib .. how do i know if this is happening????