← Return to light headed from ectopic heart beats

Discussion
ellanz avatar

light headed from ectopic heart beats

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 6 11:06am | Replies (5)

Comment receiving replies
Profile picture for wcuro @wcuro

I can only relate my experience which was similar to yours. One big difference though- My EP immediately recommended an ICD defibrillator to prevent a run of ventricular tachycardia which could be fatal. Although I’ve never fainted, I would occasionally feel dizzy/light-headed for 1-2 seconds. This happens because there is not enough oxygen carrying blood getting to the brain to sustain consciousness when your heart races. If the arrhythmia goes on for too long, dizziness rapidly progresses to fainting, and eventually, possible death if the rapid heartbeat is sustained.
Because I had an implanted heart monitor, the EP knew exactly what my heart was doing and took action. An ICD defibrillator has a track record of being 99.9% effective in preventing sudden death from an unpredictable arrhythmia by shocking the heart back into preset, desirable beats per minute.
I believe you would be well served by finding an EP who doesn’t dismiss your symptoms. From your post, it sounds like you need a thorough workup including long term monitoring for an accurate diagnosis. An EKG is nothing more than a snapshot in time and is likely to miss intermittent arrhythmias.
Don’t hesitate to change doctors if you can’t get the attention you deserve. See an EP, at the best hospital you can find, even if you have to travel. Do not see a general cardiologist for your issue, but rather the EP specialist.
Best of luck to you!

Jump to this post


Replies to "I can only relate my experience which was similar to yours. One big difference though- My..."

I have been getting these ectopic beats on a regular basis.
Sometimes I endured less than other days
As a matter of fact, I had so many test done on me to fill the Atlantic ocean. Most of these test came out normal
A cardiologist says that I have a slight valve leakage as well as these annoying skipped beats.
Which he said most people have.
With much prayers and my trust in God I've learned to live with it.
We are not on this path to stay , someday our time on earth would be no more, therefore My faith in God is what keeps me going
Because there's a word call stress and it have a way of creeping up on you if you let it
Therfore, I ignore this parasite, live life and love it.