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Sigh. PVC’s have me desperate. How to cope?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jun 6 5:12pm | Replies (165)

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@loyd1957 Your EP can determine via testing if you are a candidate for ablation to reduce the number of PVC’s you are experiencing. The source of tissue within your heart causing the PVC’s can often be located and destroyed during ablation. My PVC’s were reduced with ablation from a burden of 18% of heartbeats to 4%.
18% is a number considered high enough to eventually lead to heart failure. 4% is considered harmless. Hopefully, after possibly getting a positive result like that and understanding your specific case, you will be more able to stop worrying.
If you aren’t having conversations with your EP, find out why not. If unsatisfied, seek a better doctor by researching best docs and hospitals near you. Good luck.

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@wcuro Another suggestion is to have a loop recorder implanted under your skin.
It’s painless and outpatient. It is like a perpetual holter monitor. That way, you’ll probably be more able to stop worrying, knowing your record of heartbeats is being viewed by professionals. You will no longer have to wonder if you’re entering the danger zone or not. Others do it for you.