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Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

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Have you tried taking Magnesium. My electrophysiologist advise to take 400 mg a day which suppose to help with PVCs. Also potassium was mentioned to you but I would check with your electrophysiologist before taking potassium to make sure you are not taking too much. Mine did blood test and advise not to take potassium supplements as my potassium levels were normal.

Can you clarity what PACS are? PVC stands for premature ventricular contractions which are caused by errand electrical signals. My doctors say PVCs are normal for even healthy hearts it is when they get to a point that they affect you both physically and mentally.

I am not sure who told you magnesium supplements were not effective but my Mayo Electrophysioloigist recommended taking it and has been shown to help. I take magnesium tablets and a medication called

One thing you have to learn is not to dwell on the PVCs. Stress also causing PVCs and when you get stressed over the PVCs it will just increase them according to my doctors. Find something that occupies your mind.

When my PVCs act up I get 1-2 every ten beats. What I do is try to relax and concentrate on something else and do relaxation exercises. Have you tried the deep breathing exercises of Yoga? They can really calm you down.

I take Mexiletine which helps reduce PVCs. Asked your electrophysioloist about it. Also asked him or her about anxiety medication which can help with the stress you are having over the PVCs. I take a medication called Escitalopram which helps reduce anxiety.

Good luck and remember to check with your doctors on any suggestions you get as we are all different and what works for one may not be good for you.

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Hello JC76

PACs are premature atrial contraction as they originate in the atria instead of the ventricles. According to my cardiologist and EP, PACs are very benign, in fact, more benign than PVCs, even if you have quite a few of them.

I have been attempting the deep breathing exercises but they do not seem to help.

I am meeting with my EP tomorrow and will ask about magnesium, mexiletine, and Escitalporam. I do take hydroxizine at night, but when I take it during the day, I am simply too sleepy...even on a low dose.

Thank you!
RR1967