Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Thanks so much for the reply. I’ve had several tests done through the years but I am following up with my cardiologist again this week. He still assures me I’m ok. They think the anemia is causing some of the issues. I’m taking iron supplements for it. They seem to think it will all settle down in time. I’m hoping that is true. It’s keeping me from living my life as I’m constantly scared.

What are they doing for the anemia? Anemia can cause your heart to work harder but I have no idea if that causes PVC's and PAC's. With menopause, my palpitations stopped (though starting 14 years later I had afib occasionally). I wonder if a sudden hormonal change from the hysterectomy has triggered this increase in palpitations and if your body adjusts over time, things will get better.

I was always told there were "benign" and MD's did not understand how scary they can be. Have you worn a holter monitor? I assume so.

I hope this gets better for you. I found that tai chi helped me quite a bit. I am also careful not to eat after 5pm, since late eating was a trigger. Good luck!

Hi everyone. My name is Kathy and I’m 43 years old . I’ve had PVCs and PACs for almost 20 years. They’ve always been occasional maybe a couple a day until recently. 3 months ago I had a total hysterectomy and have anemia. Ever since my surgery I’m having 200 or so every day. I’m so upset and it’s causing my anxiety to go through the roof. My cardiologist and PCP say that I am fine. But I cannot believe them. My doctor thinks it’s because my body is worn down from the anemia and surgery and it will get better. But it’s not. They want to put me on metoprolol. I have horrible anxiety in general I feel like I’m going to drop dead at any minute. Any advice? I’m getting desperate. Thanks.

Last night 120/64 stayed in that area but bottom numbers middle 60s u think that is low I am 67 years old open heart surgery gong on 8 years this may. I take metropol 25mg 1/2. In morning 1/2 at night. Might be causing lightheadedness and dizziness but I also have tinnitus

You can check it yourself with a blood pressure cuff. Or ask a pharmacist. I don't think your doctor necessarily is the only one to ask. You might be able to take a calcium channel blocker instead btw.

Or look at the side effect list. Here is one on the list:
"dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position" as well as "hypotension."

Hypotension (low blood pressure) can also cause headaches because oxygen to the brain may be affected.

Very baffling. A implanted loop recorder in 2013-2016 detected asymptomatic Afib and nighttime bradycardia. No blood thinners prescribed, nor change in medications. Just every 6-month check in with cardiologist.
I do seem to fall rather more than I would like leading to broken bones - but otherwise lead an active life.

I meant at home without the white coats around! Low bp from beta blockers can cause light headedness.

Yes 120/68 --- 130/ 72 in that general area once in a while 135 / 70 at doctors .. White coat syndrome

Had AFIB for a number of years; recently it has mostly turned into a "flutter."
Apparently the risk factor is about the same.
Likely my medication has played a role in its development (prednisone).

Check your blood pressure! My doc said that side effect was definitely from the med and I didn't have it when I stopped. Be careful: these meds need to be tapered though.