I recently came down with PVC's (Premature Ventricular Contractions), which means my heart skips beats every now and then. This happens off and on throughout the day and is especially prominent at night. Also, it is accompanyied by an abnormally fast heartbeat (around 90 beats per minute while resting)--this typically lasts all day, even when I wake up in the morning. It feels uncomfortable at times and I wanted to know if this is life threatening. Does anyone else here have this?
BTW...I'm a male and only 21 years old.
2007-08-08 11:01:36 · 12 answers · asked by Ben 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Try not to worry, I have the same for about twenty years, it is natural to feel alarm, this can make you feel worse if you dwell on it, I have had it so long it no longer bothers me in the least. Hope this is some comfort to you.
2007-08-08 22:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by joe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i have the same thing pvc & my heart beats really fast like 90 beats or faster i went to doctor i told him it beats faster in the morning too its cause from many things u might want to get ur cholesterol check cause mine was high a lot people have it & don't even know it. but u can go to the GNC store & get some omega-3 fish oil it will corret ur pvc u can also take a aspren for now but u should get ur cholesterol check to be on the safe side. I don't have them any more cause i got mines under control & still get the fish oil it will work by the way don't take aspren & fish oil at the same time cause they both are blood thinners.
2007-08-08 11:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by shay love 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like heart palpitations. It can be harmless, or serious. I started getting mine frequently about 7 months ago. Best bet is to see your doctor right away and see if you can find out the severity of the palpitations. It's scary, but being overly anxious about it doesn't help it at all. Calm down and figure out how serious it is. When I got mine the first time I freaked out and spent all night researching it. I still have them to this day, but much more manageable with a diet and knowing I'll be fine. Up to you the course of action. Doctor, or sleep on it.
2016-04-01 06:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have lived with irregular heart rate for many years. I also have SVT or Supra-ventricular Tachycardia. My heart rate has been clocked at 286. I have been told that neither will kill me as long as the heart rate calms down quickly and doesn't continue at that rate. I have had two cardiac ablations. This is where they have to go in and kill a portion of the heart that is causing the abnormal rate, but it is actually an easy procedure. You can usually live a normal life. If you have concerns you should discuss them with you Cardiologist.
2007-08-08 11:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Cherasch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are basically two different reasons for this. One is benign (like mine) the other can be very serious. The only way to know for sure, is to see the doc. Your regular doc can send you to a heart specialist, who will do some simple tests, probably including you wearing a "monitor" that goes on your belt with leads up to your chest area. This picks up and monitors your heartbeat and helps the doc evaluate if you need treatment. Meantime, cut your caffiene and sugar intake way back, see if that helps too.
2007-08-08 11:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have something that sounds just like that. It is called Mitral Valve Prolapse. I have a "floppy" mitral valve. It doesn't close all the way and allows blood to back up into the (darn! I can't remember which chamber it is!) anyway, into the chamber that is supposed to be emptying. It is genetic. It occurs mostly in females (something like 40% of all females have it at birth, but most never feel anything or grow out of it), but when it occurs in males it can be life-threatening. (It can also be life threatening for some females.) When it is that serious, there is a surgery that can be done to correct it. Mine isn't that serious. (My great-grandmother called it her "sinking spells". And she lived to be 94! HA!)
2007-08-08 11:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry I was told by my heart surgeon they are common. I have had an ectopic heartbeat for about ten years. Recently after an angina attack the missed beats got worse but am now on beta blockers which more or less keep it at bay. On lots of other meds too.
Please check with your doc and ask him.
2007-08-10 09:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you self diagnose yourself?
The reason I ask is because if your doctor diagnosed you, he would have or should have told you if it was life threatening.
I get those same symptoms you described anytime I drink too much caffeine for several days in a row.
If you WERE diagnosed by a doc, then call him and tell him you are worried about the diagnosis and your prognosis, and he will put your mind at ease.
If you were not... then you need to call your doctor and have him check you out to determine if you truly have this disorder.
2007-08-08 11:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by nephthys76 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It always feels funny when u wake up. It beats extremely fast. I mean I think it does that when u wake up because when u wake up u are restless so u use alot of energy to get up and go.
2007-08-08 11:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE the same thing i got it when i was 14 and i have had it ever since go to the doctor i have to go every 6 months
2007-08-08 11:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by lilshorty3088 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋