tachycardia and pvc's

[blan3556]

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

[astros18]

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[jan]

I have inappropriate sinus tachy and before it was treated, even after, it was often caught on the ekg.  Mine has only been caught at the highest of 170 bpm.  I rarely felt palpitations from it.  I have felt palpitations from PAT's, PVC's, and PAC's.  I, also, have NCS and that with the tachy was causing me fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness, sometimes SOB.  Now I am on beta blockers and feel'g much better.  (I have mild valvular disease, too).  I am told I have nothing to worry about and don't.  

Since you have 2 different opinions, maybe you would benefit from another, although it can be a hassle.  Also, ask yourself did you feel better on the BB's?  What about the side effects?  

Good luck

[kwhite]

I recently started having PVC's that seem to occur only in the early morning when I first wake up. I am taking 371/2 mg of Toprol XL. I still have them in the morning sometimes. In the last 3 months I have had a nuclear stress test, echocardiagram, thyroid test. Everything fine in that regard. I am 49 years old in decent physical shape. I'm trying to find out if anyone has tried magnesium supplements along with the beta blocker for their PVC's. If one of the doctors could respond that would be great, but any input would be appreciated.

[astros18]

I just want to comment on how impressed I am with your thoughtful and caring attitude towards everyone in these posts.Your patients are very lucky to have you as a doctor. I go to other forums and the doctors who respond do not do so with the thoroughness or kindness that you do. A HUGE thanks to you!

[blan3556]

Just wanted to say Thank you to the doctors and all that posted.  Believe me, you have helped me more than you know.  I am scared but am already feeling better.  Do any of you also have sinus tach?  They said mine went up to 150 at times.....

[fearfactor]

Hi - I could have written your post, too.  My HR has always been high, and I have PVCs.  I've had the same tests as you, with the same results as you.  I take 12.5 mg of Toprol XL a day, which helps.  I tried to go off it, but the PVCs came back with a vengeance.  I was told by my doc that I am ok, I've got NO increased risk of sudden cardiac death (but I do worry about it like you do), and that I should just ignore these stupid PVCs (yeah, right!).  I have had them all my life, even when I was a little kid.  I, too, exercise very frequently and am fit and in shape - so I don't understand why I have a high resting HR and PVCs.  I guess I'm just trying to say you're not alone, and there are lots of people with the same problem and we're all still here so chances are we will be OK in the long run.  My aunt who is 50 has had PVCs her whole life and my grandma who's 70 has them, too - she told me a couple days ago "I'm still here, and you will be, too when you're my age."
Take care,
Stacy