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Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 1 8:09am | Replies (209)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
I just met with my EP. From all the tests they have done, I simply have occasional PACs and very few PVCs. At this point, my EP stated they cannot do anything else. According to my EP and cardiologist, my heart is healthy and I need to deal with the mental health part of the problem (anxiety, depression, PTSD) to help reduce the impact of PACs. I am going to see a psychiatrist in the next month or so and discuss an anti anxiety medication that will calm my nerves which would in turn reduce my anxiety over the PACs and maybe even help them subside a bit. I think it is matter of working through the emotional/mental issues and attempt to quit worrying about every PAC that I have. The EP and cardio have assured me that PACs do no damage to my heart and will not lead to any other cardiac issues.
He did one more EKG today and stated everything was okay. I have a slower heart rate than most people, but my cardio says it is because I am good health. Finally, my EP did suggest that I could try something called Solatol that might reduce the PACs. I am not ready to try another medicine when the others have failed. He also stated I could try a low dose magnesium supplement and see if that helps..again it may or may not.
My blood pressure was again good today and I will continue the treatment with Losartan and Amlodopine each morning. They work and I have no side effects from them.
I think daily local and global events of the past few years and now have also taken their mental health toll on me with constant worry, fear, and anxiety. I have all but shut myself off from society in general with the rare exception of groceries, a few restaurant meals (either on a outdoor patio or in my car), and some shopping. I need to simply start living life again....this would make my amazing and long suffering wife very happy.
Thank you and I really appreciate your comments and support and look forward to reading more.
RR1967
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I think in the medical field the mental side of PAC and PVCs are not addressed enough. Saying we should address them is not enough. There should be referrals to mental health professtionals. This is not to day for all but those of us that state the stress seems to cause more and more problems.
I know my EP said the PAC biggest problem is strokes because of blood clotting not the issue of PVCs on heart. PVCs are more troublesome if interfere with those of us that have pacemakers.
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@rr1967 Sounds Like you had a great visit with your Doctor. I can relate also as our world is getting more complex these days. I myself now 64 sure miss the seeming easy tranquil life of my youth. But your right we try to protect ourselves from things that we really can't control. So I hope you can find a way to relax, and I also found that stress seemed to make the PVCs more noticeable. I myself find a lot of relaxing comfort in walks in our nearby park. Listening to the Birds, and just walking thru the trees brings me a sense of peace.
Blessings I send for some relief from the PVC's