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PVCs and pac tachycardia

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Q-ball67
Q-ball67

I had super ventricular tachycardia at 16 years of age my heart would beat 250 times a minute until I was 37 I had a cardiac ablation for svt now I have pvc and pac and a little atrial fibrillation now I am 51 and still having them I still worry about them I feel a choking sensation every time I have a pvc or pac does anyone else have these feelings I have had these feelings for 35 years 

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  • Sway
    Sway Q-ball67

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    I don't know much about afib other then some people need blood thinners for it. But pvc/pac are harmless according to my cardiologist. I'm 36 and have diostolic dysfunction. I don't have svt but I would get a higher then normal HR. My cardiologist put me on a beta blocker. Last year but says I can come off now or take it as needed for the heart palpitations PVC or PACs. I choose to take it. I do get them once in a while that I can remember. Are you on a beta blocker?

    • Q-ball67
      Q-ball67 Sway

      Posted

      Yes I’m taking metoprolol 100 mg 2 time a day been taking since I was 27 it lowers your blood pressure and slows your heart rate I take 7.5 mg Coumadin blood thinner but i still have pvc and pac But for the most part it has worked so far as keeping my heart in rhythm and sometimes I go a couple of months without PVCs good luck with everything  The best thing to do is try not to worry stay stress-free as much as possible 
  • Mabel27
    Mabel27 Q-ball67

    Posted

    Oh yes, and for 45 years! Feel the jump in my throat, pain in throat,pain with skip,you name it. I have bad news and good news! As you  age you will get more skips, aging does that, the good news, the skips are very very very rarely dangerous. They do not lead to heart attack. Your risk of SD ( sudden demise)is about the same as every one. And they do not lead to hear attacks! If you have a normal heart you are good to go. Go talk to your EP if you are really worried. They will not do anything but tell you to realax unless you are having 65% of the time skips! I still get nervous and scared sometimes if I have them when I am relaxing or just waking up. Is the nature of the beast! The wolf at the door syndrome they call it! Breathe , take magnisssium and enjoy your life as much as possible. Huge Hug!
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