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How do I know what I had was PVC or Afib, what's the difference ?

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braziljjay001
braziljjay001

I 've had 2 similar episodes of heart palpitations when my heart race increased and got many extra beats in a row, not a skipped beat and I felt light headed due to panic . I breathed myself out of it. The first episode lasted 2 min 1 month ago and the one 2 days ago 50 seconds. Sorry forgot to ask this in my first question.

So curious is this a PVC or an Afib....like what's the difference in the way the palpitations manifest themselves and other symptoms....

What do you think, anyone?

Thanks

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  • annabanana2019
    annabanana2019 braziljjay001

    Posted

    try watching this doctors vids on the differences of heart palpitations. These videos basically changed my life and cost me not to worry so much. Basically if you had atrial fibrillation it would most likely be detected on an EKG. Or a Holter monitor. If I were you I would go get a heart echo or scan and ask for 24 hour monitor that captures everything if they don’t see anything serious and it’s more often times than not just be nine palpitations, although very worrisome but non-threatening. So we just have to find ways to lessen them and deal with them the best way we find possible. I hope this helps

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    • lcg8
      lcg8 annabanana2019

      Posted

      Hi AnnaBanana, I would very much like to see those videos on the differences of heart palpitations, could you please send me the link (it was removed from the forum) in private message? Thank you so much /Lcg8

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