I am ONLY 22 years old, I have over 20,000 PVCs a day and feel every single one 247, all day long. I recently got a cardiac ablation a month ago, and it was unsuccessful. I have no idea why this is happening. I am miserable. Metaprolol does not help. Nothing helps.
Have they evaluated you for cardiac sarcoidosis? Especially if you have any autoimmune issues in you or your family. It's one of those Zebra diagnoses that most practitioners don't think of.
I am 78, PVCs noticeable since 20's, increased in early 2023 to cause extreme fatigue, mental fog, lethargy. History of taking atenolol but stopped in 2021 due to bradychardia and pulse lower than 50 at rest. June 2023 fitted with Zio recorder, but cardiology PA said rate 10.3%, not serious but should see electrophysiologist. First appointment available late September, had gone through terrible summer. Cardiologist in September at Heart Hospital looked at same data, recognized problem, scheduled me for cardiac MRI to determine heart damage. Heart was found to be healthy (had stent in 2000 likely result of Vioxx for arthritis) but no sign of ever having heart attack (blockage determined from stress echo and angiogram). Results of cardiac MRI, electrophysiologist said I had serious problem he could resolve by ablation. Ablation was 3 weeks ago and as of now, feeling great. 10.3% rate insignificant to first cardiologist but 4 months later cardiologist looking at same data recognized daytime periods of 33% was not recognized by computer analysis. Happy my electrophysiologist recognized.
Thank you for sharing. Just had a patient 30%PVC burden completely asymptomatic and no structural abnormalities and stress test was negative and I was scared by the high burden but I kinda came up with the plan to just do an echo and holter in 6mons and sounds like that is an appropriate plan. Thank you!
In April 2023 I went into the hospital with chest pain, shortness of breath, heart pounding, lightheadedness, slight nausea and slow heart rate. They verified several PVCs, did echo's, tried several drugs. They released me after 3 days with PVCs continuing. With a 24hr Holter monitor on the 4th day after hospitalization, it showed, heart rate of 45 to 135 multifocal atrial tachycardia, 1-6 beat runs of Super Ventricular Tachycardia, Bigeminy and Trigeminy, occasional PACs and frequent isolated PVCs at a rate of 26,827 in that 24 hr. period. Scheduled an ablation, and on the day of the ablation while on the table, the PVCs stopped and they couldn't do the ablation. Now waiting for an appointment at UCLA for a more in-depth heart mapping system. Currently running zero to a max of 30 PVCs per minute (Aug 13th). Frequency has been slowing down over the months, but hoping to have PVCs next time I am in the lab.
Not feeling well. Some part of the day I experience 0 pvcs, while a few minutes later I will have 4 pvcs/min. On the 26th of Dec I started having pounding and measured 16 pvcs/min for about 1/2 hr with chest pain. UCLA is sending me a Holter monitor on the 9th Jan to put on for 5-7 days. Today the heart pounding woke me up at 3:30am and I'm still awake. Today 9:44am I measure 6 pvcs/min Bigeminy.
I'm having PVCs originating from Left posterior fasicle, currently 11k ectopicsand have been put on Metoprolol. If I ever decide to get a RFA, what will be the success rate and will there be any challanges for the RP or is it done regularly. I would really appreciate if you could reply me, thank you so much, 🙏
My situation has improved alot brother, although I didn't take METOPROLOL but I've been taking Magnesium Glycinate for the past two months and the ectopic beats have reduced a lot, to almost none. Magnesium Glycinate contains about 121mg of elemental Magnesium which is way below the RDA, which is around 400mg i suppose. Magnesium has also helped me with my anxiety which according to me are the sole reason for the ectopics beats and my anxiety was worst post covid. Now I'm better and you're free to ask me whatever you want, I can understand your situation and know how scary it feels sometimes.
@@pgpg3783 On last 4th of July I was in the ER with a very low heart rate: 39!!!! They did a cardiac cath, they saw a blockage on my RCA and fixed it with a stent. And was diagnosed with PVCs although never had a symptom, I was discharged with Plavix, Asp 81, Metoprolol, BP medication (although I don't have high BP), Statin. All these caused my anxiety to go through the roof and only then I started feeling some PVCs. Couldn't take the side effects of Metoprolol so I took it as needed (not regularly). Went back to cardiologist that changed the beta clocker and gave me Cardizem. I took only 1 and that night couldn't sleep and had palpitations all day after that; I refuse to continue this medication. I want to go into Magnesium Taurate, Glycinate and Taurine that I'm sure will help my anxiety (created by my Doctors after the initial diagnosis) I have normal BP, normal Echo, No other comorbidities. PVCs barely bother me and definitely not as much as the meds I was prescribed. What prevents me from switching from meds to supplements is that I don't know if it is safe to do it when on Anti-platelet meds (because of the stent I have to be on it for 1 year; have another 6 months to go) I will try and see the cardiologist soon and if he tells me there is no interaction I will no doubt go with magnesium and it will be the solution to my problem. My heart is not "sick", it's acting in response to my anxiety. I think you did the right thing by going on Magnesium and definitely not taking Metoprolol !!!! (people that take Metoprolol take another 6 meds to control side effects and I don't want. that) Wish you the best. A very healthy and happy life.
I am ONLY 22 years old, I have over 20,000 PVCs a day and feel every single one 247, all day long. I recently got a cardiac ablation a month ago, and it was unsuccessful. I have no idea why this is happening. I am miserable. Metaprolol does not help. Nothing helps.
Try acebutolol, it's an older beta blocker but it's active metabolite works as an anti-arrhythmic. It's one of the only things that helped me.
Have they evaluated you for cardiac sarcoidosis? Especially if you have any autoimmune issues in you or your family. It's one of those Zebra diagnoses that most practitioners don't think of.
I am 78, PVCs noticeable since 20's, increased in early 2023 to cause extreme fatigue, mental fog, lethargy. History of taking atenolol but stopped in 2021 due to bradychardia and pulse lower than 50 at rest. June 2023 fitted with Zio recorder, but cardiology PA said rate 10.3%, not serious but should see electrophysiologist. First appointment available late September, had gone through terrible summer. Cardiologist in September at Heart Hospital looked at same data, recognized problem, scheduled me for cardiac MRI to determine heart damage. Heart was found to be healthy (had stent in 2000 likely result of Vioxx for arthritis) but no sign of ever having heart attack (blockage determined from stress echo and angiogram). Results of cardiac MRI, electrophysiologist said I had serious problem he could resolve by ablation. Ablation was 3 weeks ago and as of now, feeling great. 10.3% rate insignificant to first cardiologist but 4 months later cardiologist looking at same data recognized daytime periods of 33% was not recognized by computer analysis. Happy my electrophysiologist recognized.
Thank you for sharing. Just had a patient 30%PVC burden completely asymptomatic and no structural abnormalities and stress test was negative and I was scared by the high burden but I kinda came up with the plan to just do an echo and holter in 6mons and sounds like that is an appropriate plan. Thank you!
Hi i have a PVC burden of 25% on holter monitor with several couplets and no vt, should this be taken seriously? Just curious.
In April 2023 I went into the hospital with chest pain, shortness of breath, heart pounding, lightheadedness, slight nausea and slow heart rate. They verified several PVCs, did echo's, tried several drugs. They released me after 3 days with PVCs continuing. With a 24hr Holter monitor on the 4th day after hospitalization, it showed, heart rate of 45 to 135 multifocal atrial tachycardia, 1-6 beat runs of Super Ventricular Tachycardia, Bigeminy and Trigeminy, occasional PACs and frequent isolated PVCs at a rate of 26,827 in that 24 hr. period. Scheduled an ablation, and on the day of the ablation while on the table, the PVCs stopped and they couldn't do the ablation. Now waiting for an appointment at UCLA for a more in-depth heart mapping system. Currently running zero to a max of 30 PVCs per minute (Aug 13th). Frequency has been slowing down over the months, but hoping to have PVCs next time I am in the lab.
How are you now?
Not feeling well. Some part of the day I experience 0 pvcs, while a few minutes later I will have 4 pvcs/min. On the 26th of Dec I started having pounding and measured 16 pvcs/min for about 1/2 hr with chest pain. UCLA is sending me a Holter monitor on the 9th Jan to put on for 5-7 days. Today the heart pounding woke me up at 3:30am and I'm still awake. Today 9:44am I measure 6 pvcs/min Bigeminy.
@@thomasl2193 are you able to exercise by little bit for example athletics?
Dear Lord, what is going on?
I'm having PVCs originating from Left posterior fasicle, currently 11k ectopicsand have been put on Metoprolol. If I ever decide to get a RFA, what will be the success rate and will there be any challanges for the RP or is it done regularly. I would really appreciate if you could reply me, thank you so much, 🙏
not RP I meant EP*
Are you able to lift heavy weights in the gym while medicated? Has your situation improved?
My situation has improved alot brother, although I didn't take METOPROLOL but I've been taking Magnesium Glycinate for the past two months and the ectopic beats have reduced a lot, to almost none. Magnesium Glycinate contains about 121mg of elemental Magnesium which is way below the RDA, which is around 400mg i suppose. Magnesium has also helped me with my anxiety which according to me are the sole reason for the ectopics beats and my anxiety was worst post covid. Now I'm better and you're free to ask me whatever you want, I can understand your situation and know how scary it feels sometimes.
@@Ferien7 and btw I haven't done any exercise since i've started magnesium. I shall give it a try and update you.
@@pgpg3783 On last 4th of July I was in the ER with a very low heart rate: 39!!!! They did a cardiac cath, they saw a blockage on my RCA and fixed it with a stent. And was diagnosed with PVCs although never had a symptom, I was discharged with Plavix, Asp 81, Metoprolol, BP medication (although I don't have high BP), Statin. All these caused my anxiety to go through the roof and only then I started feeling some PVCs. Couldn't take the side effects of Metoprolol so I took it as needed (not regularly). Went back to cardiologist that changed the beta clocker and gave me Cardizem. I took only 1 and that night couldn't sleep and had palpitations all day after that; I refuse to continue this medication. I want to go into Magnesium Taurate, Glycinate and Taurine that I'm sure will help my anxiety (created by my Doctors after the initial diagnosis) I have normal BP, normal Echo, No other comorbidities. PVCs barely bother me and definitely not as much as the meds I was prescribed. What prevents me from switching from meds to supplements is that I don't know if it is safe to do it when on Anti-platelet meds (because of the stent I have to be on it for 1 year; have another 6 months to go) I will try and see the cardiologist soon and if he tells me there is no interaction I will no doubt go with magnesium and it will be the solution to my problem. My heart is not "sick", it's acting in response to my anxiety. I think you did the right thing by going on Magnesium and definitely not taking Metoprolol !!!! (people that take Metoprolol take another 6 meds to control side effects and I don't want. that) Wish you the best. A very healthy and happy life.