Am I in danger?

[Johno45]

Hey guys, I'm 23(nearly 24), overweight, smoke and am addicted to caffeine (Working on all of these).
When I was 12 I was diagnosed with SupraVentricular Tachycardia. I had 3 ablations, my last one at the age of 15, we thought that had gotten rid of it, but it popped it's head back up when I was 21. I had the usual ECG, Echocardiogram, etc and everything came back normal, I had a pretty healthy heart. Over the years I've had quite a lot of PVC's and I know for the most part they mean nothing and they're nothing to be worried about.
But the last night, immediately after some vigorous sexual activity with my girlfriend, I started having a load of PVC's all in a row on the 4th or 5th beat for about minute, at least 6 times. I've never had them in a row before only one off's. The more concerning part is that after looking on the internet, I found that having PVC's in the recovery period after excercise is indicative of a more serious heart problem, and I had 6 of them! Given my history and my clear echocardiogram 2 years ago, is that likely? I'm still waiting for my doctor to get back so I can visit but man this is scary.

[MichelleP_3811]

It could have also been a little run of pacs too.  The biggest factor in all of this, beyond the health of the heart, is how your body and heart are responding.  It seems it self corrects pretty quickly and you aren't doing anything like passing out so unless your heart is unhealthy or you are having symptoms that disrupt your ability to function the doctors usually err on the side of not treating because treating can create more dangers for you than what you are feeling.  Especially since odds are extremely in your favor that you will be just fine.  Though I would work on your weight and smoking as those will have an adverse affect on your heart as you age and could lead you into trouble with the added element of the pvcs.  My doctor was actually way more concerned about the fact that I quit smoking then he ever was about my svt or ectopic beats.  He said that was by far the best thing I could have done for my heart.  But having smoked for 25 years I know how hard it can be to quit.  If you need any advice let me know.  Take care.  

[Johno45]

It could definitely have been a rapid succession of beats. It wasn't unlike the feeling of tachycardia in my attacks of SVT. Kind of like, rapid beats...3-4 normal beats...rapid beats...3-4 normal beats. But it could also have been PVC's, the fluttery feeling is the only thing I can really remember, that feeling is the worst thing in the world and I wouldn't warrant that on anybody. I had 3 ablations because I'm quite tall so when I was 11, for some reason they tried to do an adult procedure on me but that failed, the second time worked, but a month later it came back, looks like they didn't get all of it, made it worse actually. Third time was the charm and gave me 6 years of normal rhythm.
Thanks for the reply, you set me a little more at ease.

[MichelleP_3811]

Did you feel a rapid succession of beats or a beat and pause, beat and pause, etc.  In general if your heart is healthy regardless if you have little runs or not you are very well have nothing to be concerned about.  Of course it is good and you should talk to your doctor but from the research I have done it seems unless the heart is damaged it can handle a whole lot of pvcs and even little runs without risk of falling into a dangerous rhythm.  Take care and try not to worry too much.  I have also heard that it is more likely the young can heal from the ablation compared to older folks.  Your body is still growing and as such has much better healing capabilities.  But my goodness you needed 3.  It is possible you had a few different spots which isn't unheard of.  Well hope you can get a handle on the new svt and get it cured for good.  Take care.