Does buffered aspirin help arrhythmia?

[lizziejane]

I have had pvc's, pac's since I was about 9 years old.  I also developed tachycardia after the birth of my first child in my early 20's.  Since then, the arrhythmia has gradually  become for frequent--I am now 62 years old.  I am rarely free of it, and am very sensitive to caffeine, chocolate, and having a full stomach. I have lots of ectopics that sometimes seem like they may be a form of atrial fibrillation.  I also have long runs of bigeminy.   I have had a holter and echo about 15 years ago, and have been on propranolol since then.  The propranalol doesn't seem to be particularly helpful, but I have noticed that when I take a buffered aspirin along with it, my rhythm seems to improve.  Does anyone have an answer as to why this may occur?   Is it an indicator that I may have some blockage that responds to the blood thinning effects in aspirin. Am I at risk of going into heart failure because of the very frequent ectopic beats?  

[Jerry_NJ]

Given your various symptoms I support taking an aspirin, not to help the rhythm problem, but to get the other "heart" benefits, including reducing the risk of clot formation.

It is time for another through heat exam I believe.

[Zachs]

I find that aspirin does help my palpitations, (feeling the heart beat),  It does lower my blood pressure in the evening/night hours. I take it then because of its benefits. It could be that the aspirin is helping the sensations your feeling.  I don't think it's in direct result of a blockage.  It may seem that you may be over thinking about the way you feel?  Of course you probably don't want to hear that. :)  I'd take Brooke_38's advice and seek the attention of a doctor to maybe give you piece of mind?  Heart failure is a very broad suggestion of the symptoms you describe.  Hope this helps.. Zach

[Brooke_38]

Hello...

Aspirin, an anti platelet, works by making your platelets less sticky. It has no properties that work as an antiarrhythmic. Since it's been a good 15 yrs since you've had an echo, it might be wise to ask your Dr about getting another.

I do not have any thoughts on why or how this aspirin is reducing your symptoms. I can only suggest that you make an appt to see your cardiologist, if you have one. Have you ever had a confimred Atrial Fibrillation occurance?