ECTOPIC HEART BEATS - COULD THEY BE DAMAGING MY HEART?
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2023
- Can ectopic heart beats, PVCs and PACS damage the heart?
Today I wanted to do a video to hopefully reassure patients why ectopic beats do not cause damage to the heart.
The heart is a pump and its role is to get oxygen rich blood to our organs. To function most effectively as a pump the heart has to beat at a certain optimal rate and in a regular rhythm. If the heart goes too slow or too fast it becomes less efficient and less effective. If it beats irregularly it beats less effectively. It therefore is reasonable to say that any heart rhythm disturbance makes the heart beat less effectively but only for the duration of the heart rhythm disturbance. So when we get an extra beat, what is happening is this:
Now as you can see it is not that there is no blood coming out of the heart during the extra beat. It is just that there is less blood coming out of the heart at that time but the next beat that comes along a little later and is felt as thud, more than compensates and essentially terminates that very transient period of inefficiency.
For damage to occur, there has to be a sustained lack of blood going around the body which would then mean that the cells within our organs would starve of oxygen and eventually die. In ectopics beats by definition are non-sustained. The period of inefficiency is so transient that it is simply not long enough to cause harm. The minute you get the thud, you know that the period of inefficiency is over.
Let me demonstrate this by using an analogy.
Imagine someone compressing my neck. Sure it feels uncomfortable but it is not dangerous, unless I compress the neck for a sustained period of time. If I compress the neck for less than a second and let go then it is highly unlikely that I will cause the person to die of suffocation. I could compress the neck as many times as I wish but I will not suffocate the patient unless I keep compressing for a sustained amount of time.
Ectopic heart beats by definition are non-sustained beats and therefore there is not going to be a period of sustained inefficiency and this is why they absolutely do not damage the heart.
I could just cry, your videos make me emotional, because I feel less alone. I feel validated. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for those of us that really suffer from horrible anxiety due to these ectopic heart beats. I pray that you are blessed beyond measure!
You are not alone, we are all in this together! 💗
How often do u experience yours?
I am on medication, so rarely. When I am off them, almost everyday. If you were asking me
@@TheOde28 what kinda meds are u on?
@@jemkasim2693 class 1C antiarrhythmic
I love this man. He says more than my Cardiologist does
Isn't he the best... bright, caring, and just a lovely human being. So grateful for him.
@glo1761 you are so right. He has given me peace if mind
Forget the cardiology part for a minute….
His parents have done an amazing job in raising him to be an awesome human being!
Every time I see him I think this is a dream of a child for every parent!
I think his father in heaven watches him with a continuous smile on his face!
RESPECT!!!! And MORE RESPECT!
I have worked with hundreds of doctors and cardiologists and I don’t think I have seen anyone like him in my very long career…..
Please don't be hard on your cardiologist - he//she doesn't have the time to spend more than 10 mts max with any patient. That's how the system works unfortunately. But thank God for technology, RUclips and Dr Gupta's hard work and dedication in posting this video and giving all the information and enlightenment. 🙏
@@anibabikian Why do you think his father may already be in heaven? I hope both his parents are alive. Dr. Sanjay is young enough.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, you have given me back quality of life! I have had palpitations for over 30 years and never understood them until I found you! I have lived in fear for over 30 years! Thank you! Many, many Blessings to you!
What have you done to eliminate this palpitation? Could you please elaborate
30 years?? Wow
If it wasn’t for your channel Dr. I think I’d be in a rubber room! Thank you so much for the reassurance that you give all of us! God bless you.
Rubber room LOL
Amazing the way this wonderful man can calm folks right down! Rubber room, indeed!😁
Same!!
Dr. Gupta is the absolute best cardiologist in the world!
Dr. Gupta is a Godsend! Hippocrates would be proud of this man. I know I am. 🙏🏼
I love Dr Sanjay's sincerity, he really cares for those of us with heart deficiencies setting aside time to make these informative and often reassuring videos. 😊
Yes yes yes❤😊
Yes I really like watching his video after when I have seen by my heart Doctor because lot of different Doctors don't tell you what is a matter with you
Thanks for this, I’ve suffered from this for many years, it’s quite frightening at times. Doctors told me it’s not dangerous but have never explained why. You just did thank you for this. X
So why isn’t it dangerous
Dr. Gupta, I’ve learned more about ectopic heartbeats and gained more re-assurance from you than I have from any other doctor. God bless you!
CoQ10 has done wonders on my PVCs. It’s not a cure but the difference has been very noticeable. These things are absolutely terrifying, every major pvc attack feels like I’m going to die. It’s traumatizing
Been taking CoQ10 for close to 30 years. Last year all of a sudden my BP went to 90/40, I was in heart failure, and I needed my aortic valve replaced. In replacing it my surgeon found a 5mm hole in a leaflet of my aortic valve. I also had a bicuspid valve instead of a tricuspid valve. Although I went through a catheterization and a TEE the cardiologists did not find the 5mm hole that was in my leaflet of the valve. I recovered, but still wonder if CoQ10 helped me all through the years of having a hole in my heart.
How much MG you take
@@3cardmonty602great to know that, how do you feel now
@@noumankhan2780 I take 100mg/day
What type n how much mg do you take? Thanks
I have these almost daily and horrible anxiety surrounding them. Cardiologist said it’s just “missed” beats but you explained it so much more clearly. Thank you!
Did you still feel them???
@@Tri_sanuyes
God bless this man! I'm 61 at present and became aware of a fluttering sensation in my chest in 2021. I already had a Kardia device and it showed my heart was not in normal sinus rhythm, but nothing specific. So, I subscribed to the premium version and it told me they were PAC/PVCs. Needless to say I was extremely alarmed because my history with my Dad is Afib and ultimately a pace maker. He lived to be 91! I went to my cardiologist and they ran a holter for 24 hours and I had a about 3,000 ectopics out of roughly 100,000 beats. That is about 3%. My Doc said that unless the ectopic burden gets up to around more than 20% they don't even "get interested." He even said that an echo was optional at that point. Needeless to say I was relieved, but that nagging worry persisted as the fluttering continued. Some days I would just sit most of the day frozen in fear. I happened upon Dr Gupta who has honestly changed my life with his reassurances. I still have them and a few really give a kick, but I just carry on with Dr Gupta's words echoing in my head. I can successfully ignore most of them now.
Dr Gupta you must cause lots of heart fluttering when you walk the wards!! So handsome!!
But seriously, thank you so much for all you do to reassure those of us who suffer from palpitations etc. Always informative and interesting ❤
Thank you SO MUCH for this. I have had these PVCs for the past 45 years, alarmed by them at first (lots of doctors and tests, etc.), then learned to live with them and not be frightened by them anymore. But now at age 65, I begin to wonder if they have taken a toll on my heart for more than 4 decades. You're reassuring me that they haven't and I can't tell you what sweet relief I'm feeling right now, complete with tears of gratitude. Thank you. Your kindness in sparing so many of us the anxiety of PVCs is greatly appreciated. More than you can know.
Hi,I am from India
I am 23 yr old
I also have ectopic heartbeat from past one year.
You said you have pvc for past 45 yr
In the beginning means in twenties are you aware of these ectopics
And what's the frequency you feel in your twenties.
I feel 2-3 ectopics a day sometimes alternate days and sometimes it disappear for a months.
And how you deal with this pvcs for past 45 yrs
I am worry that at later part of my life ectopics develops into afib.
I am also worry about how I could live with this.
Please guide me..
@@user-bz5zb4vp6uwhere are you from India I'm also in India dealing with same problem
I am 67 and was recently diagnosed with afib; my "ecotopic beats" are constant - I feel no discomfort from them, save for the knowledge that I have them. I had an echo showing NO abnormalities with my heart. I am a life-long athlete - runner for 47 years - I stopped this with the advent of afib, but continue to walk 10 miles/day. I am heartened to hear that you have been living with afib for 45 years; I have curtailed my physical activities (rowing, elliptical, running, etc) because of the CONDITION - not due to any discomfort that I have. I have a consult with Dr. Gupta on March 3, so hopefully I will get positive feedback that will allow me to resume my normally VERY ACTIVE lifestyle. Thanks for posting your history of afib... that alone, makes me feel more confident
@@user-bz5zb4vp6u Hey man. I am also from india and got diagnosed with pvc's and i am only 25. how's your pvc's now. It got any better ?
@@user-bz5zb4vp6uWatch his other video on breathing and blood magnesium levels. I can't remember the title but it was made 6 or seven years ago.
I hope that gives you some clue and helps🖖🏽✌🏽🙏🏽.
I’ve been suffering after the myocarditis caused by the major pharma company but none of my doctors take it seriously. It sucks it feels like you’re going to drop down dead anytime.
Thanks for the video it gives hope.
I’m sorry. I truly am. I understand.
That's the feeling I'm dealing with, not so much the missed beats but the other feelings that it causes, such as feeling faint or a spell of extreme fatigue, chest pain. I've had so many tests done, even a nuclear dye stress test.
at the end he says thank you so much for your time.
no man, thank YOU so much for taking the time to explain these things to us that drive us insane
If every doctor was as reassuring and descriptive as you the world would be a much better place! I’ve had PVCs since COVID and after finding your videos it has helped tremendously with my health anxiety. God bless you Dr. Gupta.
Thank you for the review of irregular heart problems Doc, it really helps me who suffers from multiple PVCs. This is very disturbing when it appears, and makes people feel worried and afraid... I hope everyone who suffers gets a speedy recovery...
I have watched several of your videos and found them so reassuring. I've had ectopics for years - carefully explained by my kind GP - but they can still get me worked up at times. Your advice on breathing and not worrying has been so helpful. Old age, hypothyroidism and ME can be tiresome so feeling more in control of at least one thing is a bonus. Thank you.
Try magnesium turat or citrate
@abhishekkushwaha2794 I am taking magnesium, also selenium and zinc.
@@elizabethcritchfield6647
Do you still have problems with ectopic beats? what magnesium are you taking?
Please answer my both question.
May God bless this genius, we are all blessed by him!
Dr Gupta. We simply would need more doctors like you 🙏🙏
Dr Gupta, your calm and reassuring manner is one of your greatest assets! Another is the knowledge you bring to your videos and share with all of us who are not your patients.
A few years ago (pre-Covid) I used to have episodes of ectopic beats which I found alarming, but following the advice in one of your videos I started taking a magnesium citrate supplement, which I still do today. After a few weeks my ectopics disappeared and have not returned. Although I can't be certain that was cause and effect, it seemed to me that it was, and I am very grateful for your advice and for the effort you put into your videos to help your viewers better understand the issues around cardiac health. Thank you!
Apakah setelah mengonsumsi magnesium sampai saat ini pvc anda tidak muncul kembali ?
Dr Sanjay Gupta is my go-to cardiologist, although I’ve never met him before 😂
We had missed you!!!!
Thank you ! Grateful for what you do!
You are and always will be the best Cardiologist in every possible way… ( old ICU nurses do not say things like this to doctors specially cardiologists! 😂)
Hello. I am on the hospital bed as I write, due to exactly extra-ventriculars. I've had them very debilitating for 5 years, I had scans, simulation of effort test with medication, scintigraphy (inc. CT) and today coronagraphy. Happy to confirm, I have no heart damage at all. Everyone is different, so please get checked in case it may be something else. The sad part is, we still have the troubling symptoms. Taurine is helping a lot though (self-medicated)
I’ve had these palpitations exactly the way you described them for a long time now many years. Only recently within the last few months has it become very frequent and concerning. I went to see a cardiologist and they did a blood test. Turns out I was very deficient in vitamin d. 50,000 iu of d2 once a week seemed to help for only a day or two but they would return. Then I stumbled on your videos about magnesium and I started taking 225 mg of magnesium citrate once every two days. I can say with confidence that that did the trick! I am so grateful to you. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are life changing!
This is the video I just needed. Been dealing with Cardiophobia and anxiety for the last two months, so I’m hyper-aware of everything relating to my heart. Been to the ER 6 times in the last two months for chest pain, numbness, etc. have had countless EKGs, blood work and x-rays. All tests come back 100% normal but my GP finally gave me a cardiologist referral after bothering him for it.
Been dealing with PVCs the last few days but thankfully I’ve been wearing a holter for the last 5 days. When it first happened I went running to the ER; ekg, chest X-ray, blood work came out normal. ER doctor said PVCs are normal but it’s good that I have my holter on so that my cardiologist can tell me if they’re benign or not. Have my stress test Monday and then the results of my holter the following Monday!
@@Akhil69696 just got my results - everything came out 100% normal! “Heart of a teenager” as the cardiologist said. So what I’m going through is just anxiety induced.
What is a holter?
@@paulasusan63 portable EKG machine that a cardiologist will have you wear from 24 hours to a week.
It monitors everything and looks for any abnormalities. For example, my holter picked up a few PVCs which are completely normal and benign.
It’s annoying to wear.
How were the results?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Your explanation and discussion was crystal clear. I feel much better having this information.
Thank you so much for this very clear and concise explanation about these heartbeats. Just as you said at the beginning of the video, I have had tests and worn monitors only to be told everything is fine. It helps immensely to actually understand the mechanics of these beats. Wonderful information
You’re saving my life with this stuff.
Thank you so much for YOUR time!
This is a perfect description of my experience. Thank you!
Thankyou for this excellent, reassuring video. You hit the nail on the head with your words at the end!
Always valuable info!!! Thank you, Sir!!! Much RESPECT!!
Your videos are always so reassuring ❤
I cried with this video. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make these. ❤
Appreciate your approachability, kindness, and care. ❤
Thank you so much! This happens to me sometimes and was stressing me out, now I know not to worry, you’re very calming and reassuring 💜💞
Ectopics have been an uphill battle but your videos are beyond helpful. Thank you.
I am one more grateful listener. Your videos have been a blessing. I can only agree with so many of the other comments here.
As someone who had AF and still occasionally PVC I have found you educational videos indispensable in reassuring and educating me. Thank-you so much
You said had AF have you got rid of it and if do how please
I had an ablation
Ah thank you for your reply bless you.
Thank you very much sir! Your videos have given me so much hope
Thanks doc. Keep the videos coming
Thank you so much. This is really reassuring and explains facts so well.👍
Thank you for making these very informative videos on the workings of the heart.
I cant thank you enough for this information. My cardiologist just went silent when I asked him about this.
Excellent topic, very well presented. Highly informative. Thank you and greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
So helpful and reassuring. Thank you so much for this video.
Best dr on RUclips keep going with your great videos
I’ve read a lot over the years about PVC’s but your description of what they are and why they feel like missed bests is just fantastic! Thankyou!
Thank you Dr. Gupta for a wonderful, clear explanation and most of all the reassurance.
Thank you. This, in my opinion, was your best video on PVCs. It was very reassuring.
This is a great well explained video!
God bless you. You are such a comfort to those of us who suffer with ectopic beats.
I found this cardiologist after I got very scared after being diagnosed with high PVCs after vax. His videos helped calm me. This one is even more reassuring. Magnesium taurate is good. And I have just started taking 5htp (a pre curser to serotonin- do your own reading on it before taking it folks) and it has been a game changer. I don’t 100% know how- but for me calming my nervous system a bit has meant far less PVCs. Better than the beta blockers I was on!
Thank you for your brilliant explanation, mister Gupta!
I too welcome you back, your explanations are so clear and reassuring. Especially on the ec 4:18 topic heart beat and the effects of beta blockers on which I have been for forty plus years. And yes, as someone has already said. You are extraordinarily good looking 😊 thank you so much
You are an absolute legend. Thank you once again. Your original Ectopic video gave me so much relief. Couldn’t help watching this later version.
Once again….thank you for your calming way of explaining to us that we’re all gonna be just fine and the knowledge you give us to back it up. Ectopics are so unsettling and can diminish the quality of life if allowed. Years ago you helped me through a video and I will continue to refer people to you in hopes they will receive the same reassurance you gave me. ❤️
God Bless you.
You really are a good person to do this for so many of us out here in Order to ease or mind or even point us to getting better care. You certainly are a blessing, thank you.
Thank you for a new video!!
What an exquisite doctor. We all very much appreciate your services sir.
I wish you were my Cardiologist. Just spent 5 days in the hospital. Doctor says all test were normal. Yet my Heart still feels like it’s going to blow up
How are you? Are you feeling any better?
This man is a gift to the world....Thank you for your gentle way of explaining things.
Dr. Gupta, thank you so much for your sincere and well though out explanations of these phenomenons. Your attitude, demeanor, and patience are greatly appreciated. More than you could ever know (:
You are truly a remarkable person and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you ❤
Well hello Dr. Gupta! Missed you! You still look so young! You are blessed!
Very informative and comforting. Thanks
Finally, an answer for what I’ve been feeling! Usually happens when I’m falling asleep, or just fell asleep. I was concerned my pacemaker or even more importantly my defibrillator had gone off. This definitely eases my mind. Thanks again for all you do! 🙏👍
Missed you so much . Love the way you explain the most difficult conditions.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful explanation Dr. Sanjay. I am reassured every time I see your ectopic videos. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🙏
Thank You since 2020 I have had these rapid beats with thuds and drove my cardiologist crazy this video makes me feel a lot better.
A validating doctor with a plethora of knowledge in his head, educating the patients with his sincerity to the fullest
I love this doc so knowledgeable and you can tell he cares
Being a doc myself I can relate to this having tons of pvc per day still dealing with them but I know I feel better about it
Thank you for your help and explanation of this scary condition
Love this young man ❤
Thanks for always sacficing your time to help us all that are waiting between appointments, anxiety, or are told normal. After my second ablation my afib is gone but atleast 10 pac/pvcs a day. You always give me and many others hope on the worst days. Thanks doc. Much love to you ❤❤
You explained this feeling like NO ONE ever has. Thank you. The skipped beat feeling makes sense now. I am ecstatic that someone mentioned you today. You are exactly what I needed. Namastè. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🎉
Thank you dr for this video ,It’s very helpful.😊
Thank you for this one! just watched a previous older one. Such a struggle with these things.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Thank you Dr. You are so reassuring.
Thank you so much for being so empathetic and reassuring. They make a huge difference to someone recovering from heart issues.
Thank you so much for the info😊❤
Thank you sincerely, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, for taking the time and care to educate so many with cardiac concerns. I have shared your channel with friends who have AFib. Your clear explanations and recommendations are more than appreciated. May God Bless you and your work and your loved ones🌸💖🌸
Thank you so much Dr. Gupta! This is very good information. Well explained. It helps me understand how my heart is beating. Appreciate you! God Bless you Sir! Have a wonderful day!
My scariest experience with ectopics is when I have several in a row. Currently I am dealing with a cold or flu and my ectopics are happening very frequently. In the past 10 months I have had ECGs, 24 hr monitor, stress test and an echo. Every test came out normal but strangely it has done little to calm my anxiety about them. My biggest fear is that I will go into cardiac arrest.
I have the same problem and worries
Same bro 😢
Have faith
I'm going through hell nowadays but keep your head up
And fight against your demons 💪💪
I hope we'll get better soon ❤
Thank you for your kind reply. All the best to you.@@KannuPandita
How are you
Some days are better than others. I find that when I occupy myself with daily tasks my ectopics are not as bad. Thank you for asking.@@vs.7295
Respect and love for my favourite Doctor ❤❤
I so appreciate your videos!! I am watching right now as wear my heart monitor to evaluate my palpitations....Already had a ECHO last week. Listening to you always calms me and you make my 'skips' less anxious ..THANK YOU!!
So reassuring to know that no damage will be to the heart. I’ve been dealing with palpitations for years and cardiologist never explain in detail until I came across your channel. Thank you for all you do it helps to know someone understands what I am going through. Now if I can get a cure for these it would help.
One of the best cardiologists
Thank u. I felt relaxed after watching ur videos.
Thank you 🙏 doctor!! I love your videos because they are informative and so comforting!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much for this. really really helps
Your explanations are priceless Dr. Sanjay. You are such a great asset in our unpredictable world. Thank you for your time.
May God bless you Dr. Sanjay Gupta. You are such a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Very reassuring manner of delivery. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤
Excellent explanation!
Thank you so much for this video. I was literally just laying here listening to and feeling my irregular heartbeat and praying to God to fix my heart for my daughters sake. I was wondering all these things and getting anxiety. It’s like you’re answering my exact questions. Thank you so much for all the detail.
💯% best cardio Dr on YT if not best overall health channel on this platform.
Thank you !
💭💭 I agree ☝🏻 I wished he did more videos more often but I understand he’s a busy cardiologist 🥼🤍
Years of suffering and you’ve made me feel better. I had PVCs every 10 minutes this morning and called in sick for work despite having important meetings. I was crying my heart out and came across this video. Thank You, thank God l😢
Are you still having them
I have them all the time there so scary I tried magnesium but didn't notice any difference but here is what I took and it helped so much try taking 1 vitamin d3 3000Iu and 1 vitamin b12 1000mcg take 1 of each once a day see if you notice any difference make sure you get the liquid capsule vitamin d3
@@CoreyLad-yf7tq yes and the scariest was when they wouldn’t stop for 2 hours straight. As if a fish is flipping in the chest. Paramedics saw pvcs on monitors and rushed to hosp. But cardiologists there were like it’s okay, they’re benign. I don’t even know!
@@CanadianWoman_ same I have been to hospital over 50 times and called ambulance 6 times over them I've had them for 4 years now and I also get the fluttering ones they are so terrifying I get them in the centre of the chest and also the left side of my chest under my nipple when I had a ECG at the hospital they also said I was having pvcs to but said my heart was fine they have almost ruined my life I tried the magnesium but it seemed to either not help or even make them worse but 1 week ago I started taking liquid capsule vitamin d3 and vitamin b12 and amazingly it has helped so will you try taking both of them together 1 of each every day and see how you feel because if it has helped me it will certainly help you
@@CoreyLad-yf7tq thank you so much! I’m gonna give it a try, and I wish you all the best!! May these go from our lives forever!!!