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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 21, 2019 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for sharing your history, @cece55.
Extra heartbeats, most commonly known as premature ventricular contraction or PVC, are early contractions that occur when the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart) contract out of sequence with normal heart rhythm. Although they are generally harmless and usually do not require treatment, PVCs may trigger more serious arrhythmias in people with heart disease or a history of ventricular tachycardia.
You may feel odd sensations in your chest like
Flip-flops
Fluttering
Pounding or jumping
Skipped beats or missed beats
Increased awareness of your heartbeat
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premature-ventricular-contractions/symptoms-causes/syc-20376757
You might wish to view these other discussions as well:
Afib with Rapid Ventricular Response https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/afib-with-rapid-ventricular-response/
PVCs and Coronary Artery Disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pvcs-and-coronary-artery-disease/
There are a number of factors that can cause PVCs:
Certain medications, including decongestants and antihistamines
Increased levels of adrenaline in the body that may be caused by caffeine, tobacco, exercise or anxiety, stress
Injury to the heart muscle from coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, high blood pressure or heart failure
Have you noticed any”triggers” other than stress, @cece55?
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That's what I've experienced (though not frequently) but the doctors said only that I have afib. They said nothing about PVCs. I didn't even know what they were until you explained them here.
Mine come on when I'm very tired or very anxious, and sometimes I think too if I don't drink enough water it brings them on also. Coffee has no effect and neither does wine. I haven't tried chocolate. My heart is perfect, I'm cmall and not overweight, and I was in perfect health before I got ill from a cold about 1.5 years ago. I think I got afib initially from a combination of bronchitis which made it hard for me to breathe, acid reflux, and maybe having six to eight ounces of wine after dinner. Now I know that once a person has afib, they have it for life, and that it's progressive, so I expect it to get worse. It is not fun. And, I feel very confused by it all. This forum helps me cope though.
Thank You for responding to me. When I was diagnosed with AFib I gave up all the stimulants I could think of. I don't drink, don't eat chocolate or sugar, try my best to stay away from processed foods, drink plenty of water and only drink caffeine free tea and coffee.
I go to yoga three times a week to control my anxiety, and go to the gym the other four. I can't cycle which I was used to doing because I am on Eliquis. I just can't imagine what is causing this sudden problem of constant PVC. I do have days or hours of no problem at all. I am not dizzy, fatigued, short of breath etc... It is very frustrating and scary. I try to tell myself, "this too shall pass".
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Hello does anyone know if propranolol is stronger than Rythmol (Propeferone)? I am on 225 mg 3x daily for Afib and PVC's as well. I am experiencing palpitations all off in my throat as well so EP decided to up meds to 325mg 3xdaily. Now this have my body outright exhausted. I noticed you are taking 10mg propranolol twice. Just trying to be proactive to see what may work best for my body. Will ask EP in the next few weeks whats d difference.