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tachycardia and pvc's
I have posted before and the last answer confused me. I have terrible PVC's and tachycardia. I am 34, I excercise daily. I had a 24 hour monitor and a echo a year ago. My echo showed trace regurgitation other than that normal, the 24 hour monitor showed PVC's and sinus tach, low dose beta recommended. On the last post the doctor answered saying that a 34 year old should not have tach and that I should investigate it furthur, that worried me. 1. I have had a echo and 24 hour monitor what more do I need to do? My doctor don't want to run more tests. 2. Is this tachy dangerous to my health? 3. Should I worry about this more than the PVC's? My doctor wants me on 25mg Atenenol and the cardiologist who ran just a ECG and read only the reports from the last test wants me to go off it, 4. so is it dangerous for me to go off atenenol with my PVC's and tach? 5. Should I stay on the atenenol or would that be more dangerous? I am so confused. 6. My PVC's are real bad right now how do I know if they are worse and I need more tests? 7. Why did the last post doctors answer say I need more tests, when I have had tests already? 8. What are my chances of sudden cardiac death when I have PVC's and Tachy? 9. Does when you have PVC's and how many in a row make them more dangerous? 10. What are the chances of all this becoming more sinister? 11. My heart rate is always been fast between 90-110 is that dangerous? 12. I am sorry I am scared please help me understand what is dangerous and what is not. You are very appreciated
I haven't heard of the procedure you mentioned but just wanted to give you some reassurance. I have had a 22 year history (and counting!)of "only" (ha ha) single PVCs but with such frequency 24,000+ per day, that it is nearly driving me crazy.
But I'm still alive. And unless I let the anxiety and/or the thumping sensations get to me, I try to go on to lead a "normal" life. Some days are better than others. I hope you can get the assurance you need either from the information you seek about the procedure, or from a compassionate doctor. That may help to lessen your anxiety.
Since we don't know what tomorrow holds, try to enjoy what you have today. Sometimes I just have to write it, to help myself believe it too. You are not alone.
But I'm still alive. And unless I let the anxiety and/or the thumping sensations get to me, I try to go on to lead a "normal" life. Some days are better than others. I hope you can get the assurance you need either from the information you seek about the procedure, or from a compassionate doctor. That may help to lessen your anxiety.
Since we don't know what tomorrow holds, try to enjoy what you have today. Sometimes I just have to write it, to help myself believe it too. You are not alone.
I just started having a very fast heart beat about 6 months ago. I went to my primary care physician and he "caught it" in his office when he took my pulse. I was put on atenelol and scheduled for an echo stress test. The result of the stress test was that my h.r. went up too fast too soon. I am 47 never smoke or drink and weigh 118 lbs. But as luck would have it, I still have high cholesteral for which I am on Lipitor and I also have Graves disease for which I am on Methimazole for hyperthyroid. One cardiologist says I may have a hyperkinetic heart whereby my heart rate just goes up. another says maybe I just produce more adrenalin than others and that is where the atenenlol comes in. I must admit though, since starting the beta blocker I have also felt the "skipped" heart beats. With an otherwise noirmal heart, the beta blockers just make you feel better like taking an aspirin for a headache. You can live with it or without, but if it makes you feel better than there is no harm in taking them. At least thisis what my doc says.
Hello!
This is samim...iam 18 years old.i have hearbeat(sinus arrhythmia(RR int.change over 20%) this is the result of (ECG)from me..i wish to see and check this problem of mine and writte the treatment and the name of drug for me...i wish to consider this once and reply for me.thanks samim
This is samim...iam 18 years old.i have hearbeat(sinus arrhythmia(RR int.change over 20%) this is the result of (ECG)from me..i wish to see and check this problem of mine and writte the treatment and the name of drug for me...i wish to consider this once and reply for me.thanks samim
Hello,
I am a male, oh not that it matters, and yes I am a "not yet famous" actor here in the NY\NJ area in his late 40's that has worked on popular shows like "Law & Order", "Rescue Me" on the FX channel, amoung other shows, At any rate, I too have been suffering from recurring episodes of "multi-form" PVC's and "occasional" bouts of "IST and PSVT since 1992. Although my Cardiologist here in NJ has reassured me that although they are frightening and but definitely interfering, in my opinion, with the quality of my life as they become more frequent, despite the 50mg. of the Beta Blocker (tenormin) I've been taking to suppress the SVT, which it has for the most part, it isn't "as effective" for the re-occurring out of the blue PVC's that come and go but when they come, make me highly anxious, unable to sleep, work, function to well (when they are occurring) yet my doctor continues to reassure me that they are benign and won't kill me! I know about RF ablation "and" it's risks as well as it's likelihood to make an arrhythmia "worse" or more dangerous than it was to begin with as well as NOT even successfully stopping certain arrhythmias, e.g., PVC's, and even if they "found" a bypass tract(s) for the PSVT and ablated\cured that abnormal rhythm, I'd still be left with the PVC's that are much more frequent and could be the result of "many" foci, which I understand RF ablation is UNLIKELY to successfully cure PVC'S leaving me back to square one and "still" having to take the Meds for the PVC's!!. Therefore, since Cryo-Ablation "claims" to "reversible" and pose less risk to a patient as well as eliminating or decreasing the need for an ICD\Pacemaker in the event the Electrophysiologist "unintentionally?" damages the sinus or AV node while attempting to ablate the "offending" tissue causing this arrhythmia. I appreciate any info. regarding this procedure and how it "may" help me and when any of the "local" Hospitals in my area NJ\NY will be using the cryo-ablation technique. I am also, interested in a clinical trial, if necessary. Anything, that will offer HOPE to end this 13 years of "extreme" anxiety over these, seem to be, progressing episodes, despite "anxiety" meds as well as a supposed safe alternative to Anti -Arrhythmias (Beta-Blockers) that sometimes don't work and the side-effects are sometimes "worse" than the arrhythmia but if I discontinue them I leave myself susceptible to the PSVT\Tachycardia returning and PVC's occurring even more! What does one do after 13 years of agony and worry,of course despite what my cardiologist is telling me!
Thank you for your help!
actoreddie
I am a male, oh not that it matters, and yes I am a "not yet famous" actor here in the NY\NJ area in his late 40's that has worked on popular shows like "Law & Order", "Rescue Me" on the FX channel, amoung other shows, At any rate, I too have been suffering from recurring episodes of "multi-form" PVC's and "occasional" bouts of "IST and PSVT since 1992. Although my Cardiologist here in NJ has reassured me that although they are frightening and but definitely interfering, in my opinion, with the quality of my life as they become more frequent, despite the 50mg. of the Beta Blocker (tenormin) I've been taking to suppress the SVT, which it has for the most part, it isn't "as effective" for the re-occurring out of the blue PVC's that come and go but when they come, make me highly anxious, unable to sleep, work, function to well (when they are occurring) yet my doctor continues to reassure me that they are benign and won't kill me! I know about RF ablation "and" it's risks as well as it's likelihood to make an arrhythmia "worse" or more dangerous than it was to begin with as well as NOT even successfully stopping certain arrhythmias, e.g., PVC's, and even if they "found" a bypass tract(s) for the PSVT and ablated\cured that abnormal rhythm, I'd still be left with the PVC's that are much more frequent and could be the result of "many" foci, which I understand RF ablation is UNLIKELY to successfully cure PVC'S leaving me back to square one and "still" having to take the Meds for the PVC's!!. Therefore, since Cryo-Ablation "claims" to "reversible" and pose less risk to a patient as well as eliminating or decreasing the need for an ICD\Pacemaker in the event the Electrophysiologist "unintentionally?" damages the sinus or AV node while attempting to ablate the "offending" tissue causing this arrhythmia. I appreciate any info. regarding this procedure and how it "may" help me and when any of the "local" Hospitals in my area NJ\NY will be using the cryo-ablation technique. I am also, interested in a clinical trial, if necessary. Anything, that will offer HOPE to end this 13 years of "extreme" anxiety over these, seem to be, progressing episodes, despite "anxiety" meds as well as a supposed safe alternative to Anti -Arrhythmias (Beta-Blockers) that sometimes don't work and the side-effects are sometimes "worse" than the arrhythmia but if I discontinue them I leave myself susceptible to the PSVT\Tachycardia returning and PVC's occurring even more! What does one do after 13 years of agony and worry,of course despite what my cardiologist is telling me!
Thank you for your help!
actoreddie
I read your story, and you have to know that you are not alone. I have had an increased heart rate for many months now. Initially my heart would race up to 120, 130 and even 140 on occasion (that was with a major panic attack). I had every test (nuclear stress, echocardiogram, holter monitor and 3 ecg's). My cardiologist told me everything came back normal and that functually and structually there is nothing wrong with my heart, but I still get tachy all the time. I cannot take beta blockers because, stangely enough, I am allergic to them, also I cannot take calcium channel blockers. I have been told there is nothing wrong with me and that my normal resting heart rate which ranges from 84-100 is normal for me. You sound, from what I have read, to be ok. It is not easy to have this, you have to learn it will not kill you, it will just be annoying. People live normal productive lives with PVC, etc. Keep exercising. This is the best you can do for yourself. I was deconditioned and I am getting back into the swing of things. Do not let this hold you back. I initially forgot to live my life when I was diagnosed with this...you cannot do this. Good Luck, you are ok.
I am a 47 year old female and was very excited to find this website! I have had PVC's off and on for the last 4 years, with bad runs usually lasting 6 months or so. The one correlation I definately see is with my menstrual cycle. 7-10 days before my period they are crazy and so bad that I can't sleep some nights, a day or two after my period is over they go away just about completely. I am secretly hoping that after menopause they will disappear all together. I have had all the tests, blood, ECG, and stress tests. I have been prescribed Toprol, 12.5 mg. which I plan on taking only on the very bad runs when I do not sleep at night. I have been an avid exerciser pretty much all my life, 30 minutes running/30 minutes weights every other day. I refuse to let PVC's run my life, especially after all the tests came back perfect. I too believe more tests should be done to find out about the underlying cause. I have a maternal grandmother, and two brothers who say they also have felt PVC's, and my grandmother lived well into her 80's. Don't let this beat you!
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