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For what it’s worth, I had nsvt, PVCs, etc after heart valve replacement surgery. My EP told me several times there was a huge mental component to it.
Even prior to my surgery I had episodes of racing, pvc’s and who knows what else due to a mitral valve issue and wore monitors ad nauseum. I remember one time after a 2 week monitor, my cardiologist telling me it was nothing lethal.
50% of my symptoms disappeared immediately. I went to the gym after the appt, maxed out on the treadmill, and didn’t feel so much as a blip.
Maybe look into something like Xanax that you can take as needed? I find that helpful.
The mental shift from fear to confidence was key for me.
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Concur. Mental health is as important as physical health.
Both have dramatic impact on each other. Your post echos that!
I see you went to gym and that is good for us both physcially and mentally.
All my doctors (PCP, HF, EP) all say stress and anxiety over your PACs, PVCs, etc. are going to cause more as the flight or fight adrenaline is building up and your body is responding to that stress and axniety. Hobbies, exercise, anything to find enjoyment is going to help.
The Xanax which her doctor would have to agree and prescribed is something I have on same (As needed) from my Mayo Psychiatric medication specialist. I rarely take but there is I need it and I think that too helps reduce anxiety and stress that something is there if you need it.
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Thanks so much! This could definitely be....I'm a nervous wreck. I was weaning off Xanax when it seems all of my problems started.