In 2014 My scare was with Cancer (CLL). Had successful surgery on my neck and have been ok since then. Lots of us out here get our scare and then are fine. Some are not. It’s a lottery. Some guys get run over by a bus walking into a gym. Some eat garbage and never work out, get liquored up, smoke 2 packs a day, beat their kids and live to 85. Nobody gets out of life alive. We do our best to provide and protect our loved ones and teach our kids right from wrong. Not fatalistic, realistic. Not depressing, expressing. Chin up, carry on, and like Shakira sings: Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, back in the saddle again.
Completely agree Ted (weird world sometimes) and I am doing exactly that. Going to stay positive, work hard, and enjoy every minute I can with my family (what is important to me). Glad to hear you got through your scare and are doing well since then!
I wore a couple different heart monitors for collecting different data. Not fun. I hope you are getting good care. Remember to take care of yourself through this. (If your doctor is okay with it) Hydrate, eat healthy, and get exercise) I ended up having a second surgery and the experience was night and day compared to the first. I have some tests to do but feeling much better. I tell you this to let you know it can get better. Hang in there, take care of yourself, and get good care. Best wishes David.
I’m proud of you for staying engaged with your health. I pray all goes well with your health. Thanks for sharing as this is important and good for your people to see.
Life always throws us curve balls. I've been in similar predicaments. You will pull through! You have such a healthy base to start from , I know you will overcome this 👍.
Thank you so much and I really do hope it helps some people. This stuff can be scary, specially when just learning about it. Hopefully this helps some people through it. Appreciate the positive vibes!!!
Oh my Travis! First off, while I am not glad you broke your ankle, I am glad it got you on the path to heart health! Thank you for sharing your progress, this can not be easy for you or your family! I am sending you all the positive outcome and good health vibes I can for the rest of your journey! If you are up to it, I hope you will keep us informed, but only if it feels right for you. This time is all about you. Do what you need to do for you!🫢✨💫🌟💥👍🏽
Thank you so much! Never thought I would be sort of happy about breaking an ankle.... Appreciate the kind words and thoughts as they do help! I will keep pushing forward and luckily I have an awesome family to help me out!
Thanks for the great video. I just want to share I also had an EP study where they unfortunately weren't able to locate the cause for PVC. My situation has gotten better over time, but I still have chest discomfort here & there. Hopefully we can both make a strong and healthy recovery soon!
Appreciate that so much! Honestly, I have not talked to anyone with this condition, so it is really nice to hear from someone that has noticed improvements. Did you make any lifestyle changes, or did it improve on its own? Best wishes to you and your recovery as well!
@@Learnwithtravis Oh I definitely did some lifestyle changes. Prior to my "episode" I was not the healthiest (still not rn but trying to improve) where I would eat junk food and not exercise but I noticed losing weight (I'm assuming losing the fat part not muscle) in my case has 1 to 1 correlation to less chest discomfort which is one of the biggest issues. The medication i take also helps but hopefully will go off it in the next year or so with better sleep, exercise and diet. One other thing while I was dealing with PVC is I confirmed I had Obstrucative sleep apnea which I believe definitely does not help with PVCs and related heart issues so having that worked on (using an Oral Appliance and CPAP) has also helped me. Cheers!
Knowing is half the battle and glad to know you are aware of what helps your situation. Hope things continue to improve and you get your health where you want it!
Thank you. I’ve been struggling for a few years and today they said it was PVC’s.There are a lot of other things going on with this and I am feeling quite nervous. I have always been health conscious and the last few years have been hard. Thank you for sharing, it makes me feel not so alone.
You are not alone at all! Trust me when I say I know how scary this is. Mine were usually at their worst when I laid down which made going to bed nerve-wrecking. My first experience with surgery did not go well, but for the second I went to a very well regarded program and they fixed me right up. I am glad you know what this is so you can start getting the help you need. Side note, when I was have really bad episodes, I found that doing cardio was helpful. Yes, this means I found myself on the treadmill at midnight multiple times. I wish you the best and hope this is behind you very soon!
Thank you so much. I go today for more test. My heart often does cartwheels at night. That is helpful to know what you did. Thank you for the encouragement, it means a lot.
How have things turned out since this video? Thanks so much for posting. I've had to live with massive amounts of PVCs on and off for 30 years now. I had an ablation for RVOT tachycardia in 2002 and the PVCs went berserk for years afterwards. On my health plan, Kaiser, they don't ablate for PVCs (not considering them dangerous). They don't seem to realize how awful they can be and to what extent they affect our lives. Mine disappeared for quite a while, only to resurface, but only for a week or so at a time. They're totally unpredictable. I had another ablation for A-fib in January and guess what....they returned with a vengeance a week after the procedure, and I've been dealing with them every day and night. Always worse at night when I'm horizontal, trying to sleep. Then they REALLY pound! Anyway, let us know if you've found some relief. Thanks!
My situation was actually pretty close to yours. My PVCs were on the extreme side often reaching 50 percent of my heartbeats. When this would happen, I felt terrible. So I very much sympathize with you for how bad and scary that experience is. Mine almost always were far worse when I laid down. It made me hate going to bed. After my first surgery, I actually felt like it got much worse. I tried a lot of lifestyle and diet changes but nothing really helped. Like you, sometimes it would go away and I thought I had figured it out, but then they would come back with a vengeance. Ultimately, I ended up getting a second ablation at UofM. Crazy how next level every step of this process was compared to my first surgery. I came out of surgery, they said they were confident they got it, and I have been so much better since. I continued to have a pounding heartbeat for a while but that faded over time. I don't know where you live, but opting for a top level program might be worth it. It was amazing to see how much different the exact same operation transpired. Either way, I hope you are able to get this resolved. It is horrible situation to be in. But hopefully, my story gives you some optimism that you can beat this. Best of luck!
I’m at a loss for words. Thanks for sharing your update with us. Good luck at your follow up appointment. When you said that for the ablation they stuck the camera through your groin, I instantly felt like that “what/excuse me” meme of the guy with the blonde hair 😂
My pleasure and hope it helps others that run into this! Thank for for the kind words. Yeah, that meme makes sense. It would probably make more sense if I told the full story and issue I ran into after the surgery but I figured I would let people keep their lunches in their stomachs. :)
Hey man sorry to hear your situation. I also had an EP study (not for an ablation) but the same procedure(ep through groin up to heart) to risk stratify sudden cardiac arrest - since i was getting occasional PVCs. Ended up going into VF (the deadliest arrythmia) three times during the test and had to be shocked out each time. I can understand your frustrations with them not being able to fix your PVCs..but hopeful maybe you can get another opinion elsewhere - ive read many stories how one doc isnt able to solve the issue but they went to another doc and he was. Just hang in there and hopefully youll be able to get fixed up. I know nerve wracking those damn PVCS can be - not to mention the anxiety for the operation in general.
Thank you so much Carl. I really appreciate you sharing what you have went through because you are so right about how nerve wrecking they can be. Nothing like trying to fall asleep as you can feel your heart messing up. I am still waiting for my referral but very interested to get their opinion. Also, I hope your situation is going well and you are feeling much better! Thanks again!
I had a same problem, my heart skipped a beat like few hundred times a day, so I took 4grams of Taurine in a morning and 2 grams on the afternoon, after two days I noticed a different, four days later I only have a few, since than almost nothing after a week taking Taurine powder. I look forward to see my cardiologist next week.
I’m with you man, I have PVCs and when my heart is normal I’m in heaven, those few precious hours that I get every month or two I hate this so much I wish this more the doctors could tell me
Have you been to a highly ranked cardiovascular center? I ask because I went to one that was well regarded and did not have the best experience or maybe I should say results. I then went to UofM and it was completely different. From how they gather information about your specific to condition to how they correct it. World of difference and maybe worth considering. Either way, I hope you get this figured out. I know how horrible it is and feel for you.
Sorry to hear about this Travis. While I can't help with your specific problem I can say that you should get a second or third opinion that way you can better assess your options.
I am hanging in there. Bummed that I can't be active in this amazing weather we are having, but ready to get back to it and get this body as healthy as possible!
Thanks for sharing! I am going thru PVCs (18% burden) and its great to hear everyone's stories to not only not feel alone, but maybe get to the bottom of this problem. Would love to hear your update, take care man!
My pleasure and best wishes to you! Since the surgery, to me, it feels like it has gotten worse. The medication they put me on does help, but I can tell when it wears off. I do ECGs from my Apple watch all the time and without my medication, the burden is high. I just had my first appointment with UoM and they are going to have me do a different type of monitor and MRI of the heart. They said this will give them a lot of beneficial information that will likely lead to another ablation. Good news is, outside of really feeling my heart when it is messing up, I feel pretty good. Medicine really helps so I feel things are under control while I wait for answers. Not that it will fix things, but make sure you take care of yourself while working with the doctors. (Eat healthy and hydrate). I have noticed when I get regular cardio, it really helps. My ECGs occur at rest, so exercising seems to do a reset and get my heart doing better. A lot of info but hope that helps a bit!
@@Learnwithtravis Excellent info! I am going to try daily excercise regimen now that i've basically been told I dont have to limit activity! My stress test and Echocardiogram didnt show blockages, so at least theres that! Again, thx for sharing, good luck in the coming months!
Injuring your ankle was a blessing in disguise. I know you’ll pull through . The hard part is going to be not going all out in all the fitness equipment you have. God Bless!
All the best, thanks for your story, i m also a PVC sufferer for a very long time but i get less PVC than you however they are scary. My cardiologist doesn't recommend an ablation because of the low numbers but i feel i need one. Keep us informed.
Thank you! I got referred to UofM and they recommended a second surgery which is actually tomorrow. Hopefully I have positive results to share and they may help you with your decision. I wish you the best as I fully recognize how scary they are. I will try to reply with more details when I have more time but sending my best wishes to you!
I know your journey is not over, but I’m glad you’re doing ok. Curious if all the health tech you wear ever picked up the heart irregularities. You’d think an apple ,e watch might detect extra beats.
Thank you Tony. The new Apple Watch sort of picked it up. It constantly yelled at me for low heart rate (skipped beats from PVCs). I did the ECG on it constantly and it said something along the lines of inconclusive. So, while it did not directly point out the issue, it was giving indications that something was up.
I was hoping you'd had an update as I'm curious what the next step was. I've already had an ablation for afib, and now here it is 10 years later, and I've got a crazy amount of pvs. So far, im on meds that don't seem to work as well as they should. Anyway, im just wondering where you are in this journey.
So sorry to hear that Travis. That's some tough news to deal with, but hopefully you come back from this stronger and healthier than ever. I've been reading a book called "Outlive" by Peter Attia that was recently released that covers a lot of interesting health and wellness topics but goes into some detail about genetics and it's potential role with heart disease. To summarize one of the key points, sometimes everything looks good on paper and the typical heart health biomarkers from blood work can look normal, but there are underlying issues that can only be revealed with further testing. I've been thinking I need to get some testing done to be on the safe side because I have some heart issues that run in my family. I haven't even been to the doctor in a few years, but I'll make sure that changes soon. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate what you do for the RUclips fitness community. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.
Really appreciate that Logic! That is actually really good info. I have battled various health items over the years and found that diet, lifestyle, and supplements play a major role in how I feel. After this surgery not turning out the way we wanted, I am doing my research to see what I can do to improve my condition without relying only on doctors. So, I am very much thinking like you suggested! Thanks again. The kind words mean a lot!
I just had a fib ablation with the new procedure called pulse field ablation that just came out in 2024. It got rid of my afib. Before this, I have 2% of my heart rate or PVCs and PACs it’s horrible and then I got hit with a fib had the procedure and now I’m experiencing sinus tachycardia every two weeks. I’m back to wearing a monitor and totally sucks.
I am so sorry to hear that. When I had having issues it caused a lot of additional stress and difficult moments so I feel for you. I hope they get it figured out and you are feeling much better soon!
Did you get a second opinion? I had one incident in 2021 where my heartrate stuck at 202 and they brought it down with Adenosine. I went to the Cardiologist and he mentioned the same procedure to me. It seemed rather extreme for just one occasion, and I balked on it. Haven't had another issue since. I don't know what it is about cardiologists but they like to hand out these oblation surgeries like tossing candy to kids. I really hope you needed what you got. I'm wary of doctors these days padding bills.
I did not and probably should have (I don't generally need to go to the doctor a lot and this caught me off guard). My symptoms are on the extreme side from what I understand and well past the lets try little things. Looking back, I wish I would have tried other things first though and a second opinion may have helped with this. I do agree with you and that culture makes it hard to know when things are truly serious and you need to listed versus times they are padding their wallets.
I'm sorry to hear this news but I'm glad you figured it out. One quesion, I seem to recall you got a apple watch a while back and you mentioed that it had 'alerted' you to some heart issue -- Is that true or did I mis-remember that?
Thank you John. Very true. It didn't call out my specific issue, but it did constantly alert that my heart rate was abnormally low and I should consider talking to a doctor. This is because when I have heavy PVCs my heart skips a beat after that while it resets. This sometimes makes my heartrate show in the 30's and the Apple Watch sent many alerts about this. They are adding more detection features as well. As I deal with this and try to learn what helps and hurts my condition, I have been using the ECG feature constantly and it works really well.
Looking good! I have to stay overnight so sitting in the hospital room right now. But all good news! During the operation they fixed what they thought was the problem and no more abnormalities occurred. Since then, everything has been great. Thank you so much for asking!
Feeling much better! Just need to take it easy and heal up now. Very happy with the results. This was my second ablation. Generally, the first takes care of it. If it does not, try not to get too frustrated. UofM for my second surgery was so much more thorough and able to find the spot that needed correction. Wishing you the best results as I know how scary this can be. Let me know how it goes if you don’t mind and feel free to ask questions about the experience if you have any!
Mine came up suddenly. I was at work and was having a difficult time breathing. I felt like I was out of breath, even though I had not done anything strenuous. At night, I was having to pull harder to breath. Went to the emergency room and found out I had PVC's. Because I was so active - having a workout routine that included a hundred burpees - I have a heart rate that is too low for the beta blockers. Right now I am just living with it. Had to change my exercise routines. Try to make sure I get enough sleep. I've done a lot of research about it and it turns out that people who are very lean tend to be more at risk. So this trend about getting shredded might not be the best for everyone.
Sort of how mine was as well (sudden). I hope you are able to get it under control without doing anything major. Hopefully just a lifestyle tweak like you are suggesting!
That sounds more like Afib. Were you on a 30 day heart monitor? I have Afib, tachycardia & PVCs and I’ve never been told I HAD to have surgery. I take beta blockers. Currently having PVCs that seem to be triggered by my hiatal hernia acting up. If you have stomach issues, magnesium deficiencies or stay dehydrated or stressed out it can aggravate them. Try drinking two gatorades or two coconut waters when they’re bad and see if you get relief.
Thank you. I tried all those things you mentioned and a lot more. Could not figure out how to get it to improve. Was actually getting worse. Had second surgery Nov 1st and doing much better. I am very much a try to figure it out naturally type of person, but nothing seemed to help.
@@Learnwithtravis It’s complicated and nerve wracking to say the least. In my case I feel this hernia is the issue right now causing them to be worse. I have to watch my hydration closely though because I dehydrate so easily and here it all comes. I hope you get it all straight xx♥️
@@justjules6975 Thank you so much and trust me when I say I understand the impact it can have on you. I hope you get this figured out and it is all behind you soon!
So I got diagnosed with cardiomyopathy almost two years ago. I found out through an Echo and MRI. I got prescribed on metoprolol and for a year I was fine. But last year I started dealing with a lot of pvc’s, but when I last got checked for another echo a few months ago everything had improved like my ejection fraction went from 55% to 60-65%, and my blood pressure had gone done significantly. However, my pvcs have come back with a vengeance. I’m really just looking for some advice to stop these. I take supplements and I’m still on the metoprolol but idk it seems just like when things were getting better, I just relapsed. Any suggestions and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
First, sorry to hear that you are having these symptoms. I know how that feels and hope things improve. In my case, as much as I hate to say this, I was not able to find any solutions. I tried supplements that are supposed to help, improved hydration, changed diet, exercised, and took it easy. Nothing helped. The medicine they put me on did help a lot, but seemed to be fading at the end. Ultimately, I had an ablation surgery. The first one, they said it was almost guaranteed to fixed and did not nothing. In and out, no help. After that, I went to UoM and it was next level. They recommended the same surgery again, but they had a much different approach. They did more testing before the surgery to be much more informed going in. Then, before the surgery stated, they got me all setup, but ran a bunch of tests immediately before surgery to make sure they knew exactly what they needed to do. In short, they put in the work so they knew exactly what they needed to do. And it worked. I am not pushing you to get surgery. I really wanted to find a natural way to fix things, but it was not meant to be for me. What I am pointing out, is the difference in going to a hospital that really specializes in this. Good look and hope thins is behind you soon!
@@Learnwithtravis were the ablations painful and scary, did it hurt. I keep hearing they won't put you completely under and it just terrifies me. Also the second surgery you went to a medical center that specialized in it? Was that covered by your insurance.
@@moberslife5941 I have dealt with extremely symptomatic symptoms from PVC’s for the last 5 years. I felt like a prisoner in my own body. I tried several medications with no significant relief. It took 4 ablations, but I think they finally got it corrected. A couple things I’d recommend. My last ablation they did with zero sedation. Sedation can suppress PVC’s during and ablation making it hard to map to be able to be sure they location all the areas they are coming from. I really thing it made the difference. Dr Klitos Konstantinidis at University Of Utah did my my last one. Highly recommend him! He specializes in ectopic beats.
Dang. Sorry to hear that and I can sympathize with ablations not working. I think they will likely send me for a second that is more intrusive. Not sure what I think about it yet, but I will do my research when they tell me. Hope you get some answers and feel better soon!
Great to hear! Sometimes you just need to find the right doctor. I hope it is fixed for good! I know how frustrating and scary it is when it persists through treatment.
I just realized I missed this comment. I am so sorry. Here is my follow-up video, but if you have questions, let me know. ruclips.net/video/UtNRZH0rUXk/видео.html
what has happened to your view count? is there something I missed? how has it plummeted so much with such well thought out content - seems mental to me
I appreciate that and trust me, I wish I knew why. TouTube does not put the videos in front of a lot of people. I keep waiting for that day that they showing my videos to more people.
@@Learnwithtravis makes no sense to me - relative to others it seems your content is as good, if not better in many areas, and clearly sincere and thoughtful - even though i live in Europe and can't access some of the equipment you review, i still find it useful and interesting. - i hope you get good news from the medical professionals soon and can continue, keep your head up and stay strong.
That means a lot, seriously. When you put so much thought and effort into videos and have them reach so few people, it can have you questioning yourself. Appreciate all the kind words!
Thanks for asking. There was a long wait until the second surgery at UofM and I did not feel great a lot of that time. Everything I tried did not seem to help. I ended up having the second surgery at UofM and they were amazing. So incredibly thorough and got me fixed up. I am feeling a lot better at this point and so far, it appears this is behind me!
@codiannsmith I think when I had my tested done it was around 33 percent of the time. It fluctuated but when it was bad I was having a pvc every other heartbeat. Not fun at all. Is this something you are working through right now?
The impression I got from the docs is at that level it is manageable and no need for extreme measures. There are a lot of health changes that people have made to get rid of them. I hope you can find a natural way to put this behind you. I did become a bit of an expert with using my Apple Watch ecg functionality. If you have not done that, it is a great way to keep an eye on things. Hope things improve and this behind you soon!
Thanks for asking. They have me on medication that helps, but is not perfect. I am scheduled for another surgery early November. Fingers crossed, if all goes well, that improves everything and I no longer need medication. Really hoping for good results!
Thanks Travis, I’ve had PVC for years, maybe 20. I went to an Electro Cardio specialist (one of the best in the world) , he watched the scans and said go away, but send me updates when you feel “weird” on my Apple watch. That was about 3 years ago. I can email him the scans from my watch, he reviews it in the morning and (so far) says “no problem”. I sincerely hope your's corrects itself, keeps us in the loop, and thanks for the update. BTW, the cardo is David J. Kessler in Austin. Where do you live?
Thank you so much for the information, John. Good to hear that this can be managed and dealt with. I am hoping I can go down that route and find natural ways to calm this down. Do you remember what frequency you were having PVCs? I believe they told me they do not like over 10 to 15 percent of the time and I am way above that. I am in Michigan so Austin might be a bit far, but I appreciate the share!
@@johnwilliamson9453 Thank you so much John! I have heavily modified my diet and they also have me on one prescription, and as long as I stick to both of those I feel pretty good. If, I don't, it can be a little rough. Currently, waiting for the referral process to take place but glad I have found out a way to manage this until I get more answers. Trying various things on my own as well, but doing pretty good. Thanks again!
Because it was extreme. A lot of people have a PVC here and there and it is completely acceptable. I was losing half my heartbeats to them at times. Felt like my heart was going to jump through my chest. All sorts of issues. So it was considered more urgent.
@@Learnwithtravis oh, I thought you didn’t have symptoms from the video. I get them every third beat sometimes but then they go away for years. Had this for 27 years without any health issues. BUT mine feel gentle. I don’t get a pound feeling or rapid heartbeat or strain. Feels gentle. Not sure if that is different. I am in them now again but haven’t had them for three years. I’ve done all the tests etc and normal heart structure. Did the ablation work overall? Still good?
@juke1225 yeah, I can’t remember exactly what I shared in the video but I had pretty significant symptoms. Glad yours are much more manageable and infrequent! First ablation did not help but second fixed me up. Doing much better!
@@juke1225 I had it done twice and both went very smooth. Pretty safe operation with a low rate of incidents. After operation, the only thing to pay attention to was where they went into my groin and letting that health. Otherwise, I could not even tell I had surgery. Right back at it. From my experience, I would tell you not to worry. Very smooth experience.
In 2014 My scare was with Cancer (CLL). Had successful surgery on my neck and have been ok since then. Lots of us out here get our scare and then are fine. Some are not. It’s a lottery. Some guys get run over by a bus walking into a gym. Some eat garbage and never work out, get liquored up, smoke 2 packs a day, beat their kids and live to 85. Nobody gets out of life alive. We do our best to provide and protect our loved ones and teach our kids right from wrong. Not fatalistic, realistic. Not depressing, expressing.
Chin up, carry on, and like Shakira sings: Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, back in the saddle again.
Completely agree Ted (weird world sometimes) and I am doing exactly that. Going to stay positive, work hard, and enjoy every minute I can with my family (what is important to me). Glad to hear you got through your scare and are doing well since then!
GOOD LUCK MY MAN. I HAVE PVC'S THAT ARE VERY AGGRAVATING. I HAVE A HEART MONITOR ON AT THE MOMENT.
I wore a couple different heart monitors for collecting different data. Not fun. I hope you are getting good care. Remember to take care of yourself through this. (If your doctor is okay with it) Hydrate, eat healthy, and get exercise) I ended up having a second surgery and the experience was night and day compared to the first. I have some tests to do but feeling much better. I tell you this to let you know it can get better. Hang in there, take care of yourself, and get good care. Best wishes David.
I’m proud of you for staying engaged with your health. I pray all goes well with your health. Thanks for sharing as this is important and good for your people to see.
Good thing I enjoy learning about the body and how to be heathier! Thank you for the kind words!
Sorry to hear this. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted.
Thank you so much and will do!
Life always throws us curve balls. I've been in similar predicaments. You will pull through! You have such a healthy base to start from , I know you will overcome this 👍.
Love the positivity! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your story, Travis. I know this will help people. Sending positive vibes to you - I know you got this. ❤️💪
Thank you so much and I really do hope it helps some people. This stuff can be scary, specially when just learning about it. Hopefully this helps some people through it. Appreciate the positive vibes!!!
Oh my Travis! First off, while I am not glad you broke your ankle, I am glad it got you on the path to heart health! Thank you for sharing your progress, this can not be easy for you or your family! I am sending you all the positive outcome and good health vibes I can for the rest of your journey! If you are up to it, I hope you will keep us informed, but only if it feels right for you. This time is all about you. Do what you need to do for you!🫢✨💫🌟💥👍🏽
Thank you so much! Never thought I would be sort of happy about breaking an ankle.... Appreciate the kind words and thoughts as they do help! I will keep pushing forward and luckily I have an awesome family to help me out!
Praying for you brother!
So very much appreciated Giuliano!
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Hang in there Travis🙏
So very much appreciated and will do!
Prayers Travis! Thanks sharing you will get through it
Many thanks Tabitha and thank you for the kind words!
Praying for you!
Thank you so much Jeff!
Travis really enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Roger!
Thanks for the great video.
I just want to share I also had an EP study where they unfortunately weren't able to locate the cause for PVC.
My situation has gotten better over time, but I still have chest discomfort here & there.
Hopefully we can both make a strong and healthy recovery soon!
Appreciate that so much! Honestly, I have not talked to anyone with this condition, so it is really nice to hear from someone that has noticed improvements. Did you make any lifestyle changes, or did it improve on its own? Best wishes to you and your recovery as well!
@@Learnwithtravis Oh I definitely did some lifestyle changes.
Prior to my "episode" I was not the healthiest (still not rn but trying to improve) where I would eat junk food and not exercise but I noticed losing weight (I'm assuming losing the fat part not muscle) in my case has 1 to 1 correlation to less chest discomfort which is one of the biggest issues.
The medication i take also helps but hopefully will go off it in the next year or so with better sleep, exercise and diet.
One other thing while I was dealing with PVC is I confirmed I had Obstrucative sleep apnea which I believe definitely does not help with PVCs and related heart issues so having that worked on (using an Oral Appliance and CPAP) has also helped me.
Cheers!
Knowing is half the battle and glad to know you are aware of what helps your situation. Hope things continue to improve and you get your health where you want it!
Thank you. I’ve been struggling for a few years and today they said it was PVC’s.There are a lot of other things going on with this and I am feeling quite nervous. I have always been health conscious and the last few years have been hard. Thank you for sharing, it makes me feel not so alone.
You are not alone at all! Trust me when I say I know how scary this is. Mine were usually at their worst when I laid down which made going to bed nerve-wrecking. My first experience with surgery did not go well, but for the second I went to a very well regarded program and they fixed me right up. I am glad you know what this is so you can start getting the help you need. Side note, when I was have really bad episodes, I found that doing cardio was helpful. Yes, this means I found myself on the treadmill at midnight multiple times. I wish you the best and hope this is behind you very soon!
Thank you so much. I go today for more test. My heart often does cartwheels at night. That is helpful to know what you did. Thank you for the encouragement, it means a lot.
Any updates?
How have things turned out since this video? Thanks so much for posting. I've had to live with massive amounts of PVCs on and off for 30 years now. I had an ablation for RVOT tachycardia in 2002 and the PVCs went berserk for years afterwards. On my health plan, Kaiser, they don't ablate for PVCs (not considering them dangerous). They don't seem to realize how awful they can be and to what extent they affect our lives. Mine disappeared for quite a while, only to resurface, but only for a week or so at a time. They're totally unpredictable. I had another ablation for A-fib in January and guess what....they returned with a vengeance a week after the procedure, and I've been dealing with them every day and night. Always worse at night when I'm horizontal, trying to sleep. Then they REALLY pound! Anyway, let us know if you've found some relief. Thanks!
My situation was actually pretty close to yours. My PVCs were on the extreme side often reaching 50 percent of my heartbeats. When this would happen, I felt terrible. So I very much sympathize with you for how bad and scary that experience is. Mine almost always were far worse when I laid down. It made me hate going to bed. After my first surgery, I actually felt like it got much worse. I tried a lot of lifestyle and diet changes but nothing really helped. Like you, sometimes it would go away and I thought I had figured it out, but then they would come back with a vengeance. Ultimately, I ended up getting a second ablation at UofM. Crazy how next level every step of this process was compared to my first surgery. I came out of surgery, they said they were confident they got it, and I have been so much better since. I continued to have a pounding heartbeat for a while but that faded over time.
I don't know where you live, but opting for a top level program might be worth it. It was amazing to see how much different the exact same operation transpired.
Either way, I hope you are able to get this resolved. It is horrible situation to be in. But hopefully, my story gives you some optimism that you can beat this. Best of luck!
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO BROTHER!
My pleasure! Hope everything is well on your side!
I’m at a loss for words. Thanks for sharing your update with us. Good luck at your follow up appointment.
When you said that for the ablation they stuck the camera through your groin, I instantly felt like that “what/excuse me” meme of the guy with the blonde hair 😂
My pleasure and hope it helps others that run into this! Thank for for the kind words. Yeah, that meme makes sense. It would probably make more sense if I told the full story and issue I ran into after the surgery but I figured I would let people keep their lunches in their stomachs. :)
Hey man sorry to hear your situation. I also had an EP study (not for an ablation) but the same procedure(ep through groin up to heart) to risk stratify sudden cardiac arrest - since i was getting occasional PVCs. Ended up going into VF (the deadliest arrythmia) three times during the test and had to be shocked out each time. I can understand your frustrations with them not being able to fix your PVCs..but hopeful maybe you can get another opinion elsewhere - ive read many stories how one doc isnt able to solve the issue but they went to another doc and he was. Just hang in there and hopefully youll be able to get fixed up. I know nerve wracking those damn PVCS can be - not to mention the anxiety for the operation in general.
Thank you so much Carl. I really appreciate you sharing what you have went through because you are so right about how nerve wrecking they can be. Nothing like trying to fall asleep as you can feel your heart messing up. I am still waiting for my referral but very interested to get their opinion. Also, I hope your situation is going well and you are feeling much better! Thanks again!
I had a same problem, my heart skipped a beat like few hundred times a day, so I took 4grams of Taurine in a morning and 2 grams on the afternoon, after two days I noticed a different, four days later I only have a few, since than almost nothing after a week taking Taurine powder. I look forward to see my cardiologist next week.
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Dang, good find! I wish I had tried that!
I’m with you man, I have PVCs and when my heart is normal I’m in heaven, those few precious hours that I get every month or two
I hate this so much I wish this more the doctors could tell me
Have you been to a highly ranked cardiovascular center? I ask because I went to one that was well regarded and did not have the best experience or maybe I should say results. I then went to UofM and it was completely different. From how they gather information about your specific to condition to how they correct it. World of difference and maybe worth considering. Either way, I hope you get this figured out. I know how horrible it is and feel for you.
Sorry to hear about this Travis. While I can't help with your specific problem I can say that you should get a second or third opinion that way you can better assess your options.
Appreciate it Andy and multiple opinions are on the way! I completely agree.
Hope you are doing ok Travis.
I am hanging in there. Bummed that I can't be active in this amazing weather we are having, but ready to get back to it and get this body as healthy as possible!
Thanks for sharing! I am going thru PVCs (18% burden) and its great to hear everyone's stories to not only not feel alone, but maybe get to the bottom of this problem. Would love to hear your update, take care man!
My pleasure and best wishes to you! Since the surgery, to me, it feels like it has gotten worse. The medication they put me on does help, but I can tell when it wears off. I do ECGs from my Apple watch all the time and without my medication, the burden is high. I just had my first appointment with UoM and they are going to have me do a different type of monitor and MRI of the heart. They said this will give them a lot of beneficial information that will likely lead to another ablation. Good news is, outside of really feeling my heart when it is messing up, I feel pretty good. Medicine really helps so I feel things are under control while I wait for answers. Not that it will fix things, but make sure you take care of yourself while working with the doctors. (Eat healthy and hydrate). I have noticed when I get regular cardio, it really helps. My ECGs occur at rest, so exercising seems to do a reset and get my heart doing better. A lot of info but hope that helps a bit!
@@Learnwithtravis Excellent info! I am going to try daily excercise regimen now that i've basically been told I dont have to limit activity! My stress test and Echocardiogram didnt show blockages, so at least theres that! Again, thx for sharing, good luck in the coming months!
@rudyinvegas my pleasure! Best of luck to you as well!
Injuring your ankle was a blessing in disguise. I know you’ll pull through . The hard part is going to be not going all out in all the fitness equipment you have. God Bless!
It really was! Appreciate the kind words and it has been hard to not test anything this week!
I’m so sorry to hear. Wishing you a full and fast recovery.
Really appreciate it!
All the best, thanks for your story, i m also a PVC sufferer for a very long time but i get less PVC than you however they are scary. My cardiologist doesn't recommend an ablation because of the low numbers but i feel i need one. Keep us informed.
Thank you! I got referred to UofM and they recommended a second surgery which is actually tomorrow. Hopefully I have positive results to share and they may help you with your decision. I wish you the best as I fully recognize how scary they are. I will try to reply with more details when I have more time but sending my best wishes to you!
@@Learnwithtravis Wishing you success, I am sure the elettro physiologist hand will be steady and precise and no more PVC. 👍👍
I know your journey is not over, but I’m glad you’re doing ok. Curious if all the health tech you wear ever picked up the heart irregularities. You’d think an apple ,e watch might detect extra beats.
Thank you Tony. The new Apple Watch sort of picked it up. It constantly yelled at me for low heart rate (skipped beats from PVCs). I did the ECG on it constantly and it said something along the lines of inconclusive. So, while it did not directly point out the issue, it was giving indications that something was up.
I was hoping you'd had an update as I'm curious what the next step was. I've already had an ablation for afib, and now here it is 10 years later, and I've got a crazy amount of pvs. So far, im on meds that don't seem to work as well as they should. Anyway, im just wondering where you are in this journey.
I had been thinking about making an update video. Let me try to get to that. Stay tuned!
Here is an update with my full story - ruclips.net/video/UtNRZH0rUXk/видео.html
So sorry to hear that Travis. That's some tough news to deal with, but hopefully you come back from this stronger and healthier than ever.
I've been reading a book called "Outlive" by Peter Attia that was recently released that covers a lot of interesting health and wellness topics but goes into some detail about genetics and it's potential role with heart disease. To summarize one of the key points, sometimes everything looks good on paper and the typical heart health biomarkers from blood work can look normal, but there are underlying issues that can only be revealed with further testing. I've been thinking I need to get some testing done to be on the safe side because I have some heart issues that run in my family. I haven't even been to the doctor in a few years, but I'll make sure that changes soon.
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate what you do for the RUclips fitness community. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.
Really appreciate that Logic!
That is actually really good info. I have battled various health items over the years and found that diet, lifestyle, and supplements play a major role in how I feel. After this surgery not turning out the way we wanted, I am doing my research to see what I can do to improve my condition without relying only on doctors. So, I am very much thinking like you suggested!
Thanks again. The kind words mean a lot!
I just had a fib ablation with the new procedure called pulse field ablation that just came out in 2024. It got rid of my afib. Before this, I have 2% of my heart rate or PVCs and PACs it’s horrible and then I got hit with a fib had the procedure and now I’m experiencing sinus tachycardia every two weeks. I’m back to wearing a monitor and totally sucks.
I am so sorry to hear that. When I had having issues it caused a lot of additional stress and difficult moments so I feel for you. I hope they get it figured out and you are feeling much better soon!
@@Learnwithtravis thank you!
Did you get a second opinion? I had one incident in 2021 where my heartrate stuck at 202 and they brought it down with Adenosine. I went to the Cardiologist and he mentioned the same procedure to me. It seemed rather extreme for just one occasion, and I balked on it. Haven't had another issue since. I don't know what it is about cardiologists but they like to hand out these oblation surgeries like tossing candy to kids. I really hope you needed what you got. I'm wary of doctors these days padding bills.
I did not and probably should have (I don't generally need to go to the doctor a lot and this caught me off guard). My symptoms are on the extreme side from what I understand and well past the lets try little things. Looking back, I wish I would have tried other things first though and a second opinion may have helped with this. I do agree with you and that culture makes it hard to know when things are truly serious and you need to listed versus times they are padding their wallets.
@@Learnwithtravis I would be careful with that doctor and maybe seek out a different cardiologist. Find out who the good ones are in your area.
Thinking alike. I am on it!
I'm sorry to hear this news but I'm glad you figured it out. One quesion, I seem to recall you got a apple watch a while back and you mentioed that it had 'alerted' you to some heart issue -- Is that true or did I mis-remember that?
Thank you John. Very true. It didn't call out my specific issue, but it did constantly alert that my heart rate was abnormally low and I should consider talking to a doctor. This is because when I have heavy PVCs my heart skips a beat after that while it resets. This sometimes makes my heartrate show in the 30's and the Apple Watch sent many alerts about this. They are adding more detection features as well. As I deal with this and try to learn what helps and hurts my condition, I have been using the ECG feature constantly and it works really well.
You’re getting this done today! How did it go?
Looking good! I have to stay overnight so sitting in the hospital room right now. But all good news! During the operation they fixed what they thought was the problem and no more abnormalities occurred. Since then, everything has been great. Thank you so much for asking!
Hope all goes well! I have my own ablation scheduled on the 17th for PVCs.
Feeling much better! Just need to take it easy and heal up now. Very happy with the results. This was my second ablation. Generally, the first takes care of it. If it does not, try not to get too frustrated. UofM for my second surgery was so much more thorough and able to find the spot that needed correction. Wishing you the best results as I know how scary this can be. Let me know how it goes if you don’t mind and feel free to ask questions about the experience if you have any!
Mine came up suddenly. I was at work and was having a difficult time breathing. I felt like I was out of breath, even though I had not done anything strenuous. At night, I was having to pull harder to breath. Went to the emergency room and found out I had PVC's. Because I was so active - having a workout routine that included a hundred burpees - I have a heart rate that is too low for the beta blockers.
Right now I am just living with it. Had to change my exercise routines. Try to make sure I get enough sleep.
I've done a lot of research about it and it turns out that people who are very lean tend to be more at risk. So this trend about getting shredded might not be the best for everyone.
Sort of how mine was as well (sudden). I hope you are able to get it under control without doing anything major. Hopefully just a lifestyle tweak like you are suggesting!
That sounds more like Afib. Were you on a 30 day heart monitor? I have Afib, tachycardia & PVCs and I’ve never been told I HAD to have surgery. I take beta blockers. Currently having PVCs that seem to be triggered by my hiatal hernia acting up. If you have stomach issues, magnesium deficiencies or stay dehydrated or stressed out it can aggravate them. Try drinking two gatorades or two coconut waters when they’re bad and see if you get relief.
Thank you. I tried all those things you mentioned and a lot more. Could not figure out how to get it to improve. Was actually getting worse. Had second surgery Nov 1st and doing much better. I am very much a try to figure it out naturally type of person, but nothing seemed to help.
@@Learnwithtravis It’s complicated and nerve wracking to say the least. In my case I feel this hernia is the issue right now causing them to be worse. I have to watch my hydration closely though because I dehydrate so easily and here it all comes. I hope you get it all straight xx♥️
@@justjules6975 Thank you so much and trust me when I say I understand the impact it can have on you. I hope you get this figured out and it is all behind you soon!
@@Learnwithtravis Thank you♥️
So I got diagnosed with cardiomyopathy almost two years ago. I found out through an Echo and MRI. I got prescribed on metoprolol and for a year I was fine. But last year I started dealing with a lot of pvc’s, but when I last got checked for another echo a few months ago everything had improved like my ejection fraction went from 55% to 60-65%, and my blood pressure had gone done significantly. However, my pvcs have come back with a vengeance. I’m really just looking for some advice to stop these. I take supplements and I’m still on the metoprolol but idk it seems just like when things were getting better, I just relapsed. Any suggestions and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
First, sorry to hear that you are having these symptoms. I know how that feels and hope things improve. In my case, as much as I hate to say this, I was not able to find any solutions. I tried supplements that are supposed to help, improved hydration, changed diet, exercised, and took it easy. Nothing helped. The medicine they put me on did help a lot, but seemed to be fading at the end. Ultimately, I had an ablation surgery. The first one, they said it was almost guaranteed to fixed and did not nothing. In and out, no help. After that, I went to UoM and it was next level. They recommended the same surgery again, but they had a much different approach. They did more testing before the surgery to be much more informed going in. Then, before the surgery stated, they got me all setup, but ran a bunch of tests immediately before surgery to make sure they knew exactly what they needed to do. In short, they put in the work so they knew exactly what they needed to do. And it worked. I am not pushing you to get surgery. I really wanted to find a natural way to fix things, but it was not meant to be for me. What I am pointing out, is the difference in going to a hospital that really specializes in this. Good look and hope thins is behind you soon!
@@Learnwithtravis I appreciate those words of encouragement and wisdom, thank you.
@@Learnwithtravis What is UoM? 🙂
@@Learnwithtravis were the ablations painful and scary, did it hurt. I keep hearing they won't put you completely under and it just terrifies me. Also the second surgery you went to a medical center that specialized in it? Was that covered by your insurance.
@@moberslife5941 I have dealt with extremely symptomatic symptoms from PVC’s for the last 5 years. I felt like a prisoner in my own body. I tried several medications with no significant relief. It took 4 ablations, but I think they finally got it corrected. A couple things I’d recommend. My last ablation they did with zero sedation. Sedation can suppress PVC’s during and ablation making it hard to map to be able to be sure they location all the areas they are coming from. I really thing it made the difference. Dr Klitos Konstantinidis at University Of Utah did my my last one. Highly recommend him! He specializes in ectopic beats.
I have afib and had 2 ablations … nothing worked so far
Dang. Sorry to hear that and I can sympathize with ablations not working. I think they will likely send me for a second that is more intrusive. Not sure what I think about it yet, but I will do my research when they tell me. Hope you get some answers and feel better soon!
I have had 4 ablations for PVC’s. I just had my fourth 3 days ago. Dr Klitos Konstanditis at University of Utah I think may have finally got it fixed.
Great to hear! Sometimes you just need to find the right doctor. I hope it is fixed for good! I know how frustrating and scary it is when it persists through treatment.
@@Learnwithtravis have they got your fixed?
I missed your reply! So sorry. Here is an update with my full story - ruclips.net/video/UtNRZH0rUXk/видео.html
I want to know more.. cause maybe i have pvc
I just realized I missed this comment. I am so sorry. Here is my follow-up video, but if you have questions, let me know. ruclips.net/video/UtNRZH0rUXk/видео.html
what has happened to your view count? is there something I missed? how has it plummeted so much with such well thought out content - seems mental to me
I appreciate that and trust me, I wish I knew why. TouTube does not put the videos in front of a lot of people. I keep waiting for that day that they showing my videos to more people.
@@Learnwithtravis makes no sense to me - relative to others it seems your content is as good, if not better in many areas, and clearly sincere and thoughtful - even though i live in Europe and can't access some of the equipment you review, i still find it useful and interesting. - i hope you get good news from the medical professionals soon and can continue, keep your head up and stay strong.
That means a lot, seriously. When you put so much thought and effort into videos and have them reach so few people, it can have you questioning yourself. Appreciate all the kind words!
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How are you now?
Thanks for asking. There was a long wait until the second surgery at UofM and I did not feel great a lot of that time. Everything I tried did not seem to help. I ended up having the second surgery at UofM and they were amazing. So incredibly thorough and got me fixed up. I am feeling a lot better at this point and so far, it appears this is behind me!
@@Learnwithtravis That's great! Thanks for the update. Do you know how many pvcs you were having ?
@codiannsmith I think when I had my tested done it was around 33 percent of the time. It fluctuated but when it was bad I was having a pvc every other heartbeat. Not fun at all. Is this something you are working through right now?
@Learnwithtravis That's awful! My burden is between 2-7% so I do have bigeminy sometimes but not all day.
The impression I got from the docs is at that level it is manageable and no need for extreme measures. There are a lot of health changes that people have made to get rid of them. I hope you can find a natural way to put this behind you. I did become a bit of an expert with using my Apple Watch ecg functionality. If you have not done that, it is a great way to keep an eye on things. Hope things improve and this behind you soon!
How’s it going now??
Thanks for asking. They have me on medication that helps, but is not perfect. I am scheduled for another surgery early November. Fingers crossed, if all goes well, that improves everything and I no longer need medication. Really hoping for good results!
Thanks Travis, I’ve had PVC for years, maybe 20. I went to an Electro Cardio specialist (one of the best in the world) , he watched the scans and said go away, but send me updates when you feel “weird” on my Apple watch. That was about 3 years ago. I can email him the scans from my watch, he reviews it in the morning and (so far) says “no problem”. I sincerely hope your's corrects itself, keeps us in the loop, and thanks for the update. BTW, the cardo is David J. Kessler in Austin. Where do you live?
Thank you so much for the information, John. Good to hear that this can be managed and dealt with. I am hoping I can go down that route and find natural ways to calm this down. Do you remember what frequency you were having PVCs? I believe they told me they do not like over 10 to 15 percent of the time and I am way above that. I am in Michigan so Austin might be a bit far, but I appreciate the share!
@@Learnwithtravis Any update? We’re all concerned because you’re loved!
@@johnwilliamson9453 Thank you so much John! I have heavily modified my diet and they also have me on one prescription, and as long as I stick to both of those I feel pretty good. If, I don't, it can be a little rough. Currently, waiting for the referral process to take place but glad I have found out a way to manage this until I get more answers. Trying various things on my own as well, but doing pretty good. Thanks again!
Why would they push you right into the surgery just for PVCs? Sounds weird
Because it was extreme. A lot of people have a PVC here and there and it is completely acceptable. I was losing half my heartbeats to them at times. Felt like my heart was going to jump through my chest. All sorts of issues. So it was considered more urgent.
@@Learnwithtravis oh, I thought you didn’t have symptoms from the video. I get them every third beat sometimes but then they go away for years. Had this for 27 years without any health issues.
BUT mine feel gentle. I don’t get a pound feeling or rapid heartbeat or strain. Feels gentle. Not sure if that is different. I am in them now again but haven’t had them for three years. I’ve done all the tests etc and normal heart structure.
Did the ablation work overall? Still good?
@juke1225 yeah, I can’t remember exactly what I shared in the video but I had pretty significant symptoms. Glad yours are much more manageable and infrequent! First ablation did not help but second fixed me up. Doing much better!
@@Learnwithtravis That’s great! Was the experience no big deal? Getting the ablations. When I read what they do it kind of scared me.
@@juke1225 I had it done twice and both went very smooth. Pretty safe operation with a low rate of incidents. After operation, the only thing to pay attention to was where they went into my groin and letting that health. Otherwise, I could not even tell I had surgery. Right back at it. From my experience, I would tell you not to worry. Very smooth experience.