Right ventricular ectopics
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Hi all,
I've read a few posts on here and it's really reassuring to know there's lots of others in a similar position.
I am very fortunate that the company I work for insists on medical checks, the particular day of my appointment an ex cardio specialist nurse took my pulse. He was concerned said I go to the GP.
Straight away at the GP surgery I was put on an ECG machine, then referred to hospital. I wore a holter monitor, did an excercise test and results showed I had two natural pacemakers meaning my heart was working at additional 26%. I had a an ablation which went really well and I've lived a normal life until now, that was 4 years ago, I was 25.
Now 29, In March I felt funny again, heart racing at times, out of breath lots and really tired. I tried to ignore it and couldn't work out if it's in my head or is real. I went back to GP who referred me back to the hospital. My appointment was supposed to be last week but they cancelled it until mid October.
I had so much riding on this appointment as I'm feeling worse and worse. In a meeting the other day, I was nervous of asking a question (audience 80+people) did so anyway and couldn't get my words out because it felt like my heart was beating in my throat. I'm supposed to be training for a tri, scared to train too hard, exhausted most the time. I look after myself, sleep well, don't drink lots, never smoked.
I'm so frustrated the appointment will be 7 months since I raised at the doctors.
I feel like I'm putting my life on hold, I don't know how much excercise I can be doing, how hard I can be pushing myself. If it's real or if it's me being paranoid. If it's back again what does that mean. The technology is too new but I think mine is hereditary as my granny was an orphan at a young age, her dad died of heart attacks in their 40's, both her brothers also died of heart attacks at a young age. Lucky technology has moved on a little. If I didn't have the initial appointment, I wouldn't have ever known so I'm lucky in some sense but still so worried in the other.
Any advice?
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stephen_20688 T.Barcs
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Hi
Been noticing my 'skipped beats' for a few weeks now. Today at the gym I just happened to check my pulse and felt like a missed beat. I panicked which made matters worse and ended up in A & E to be checked up. ECG in the ambulance showed an ectopic beat but one at the hospital was normal, they said! Told me to see my GO if I was concerned and wanted additional tests and to come back if I get chest pains etc etc.
Like yourself I don't smoke or drink and exercise everyday, but now I am too scared to exercise. I understand how you are feeling and am looking for advice myself! Will make appointment to see GP!!
Steve
T.Barcs stephen_20688
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Hi Stephen,
I think it's always better to get it checked out. I agree it is really scary. The first time I was diagnosed I was seen really quickly so perhaps it might just depend on the area and you might have more luck.
What exercise were you doing? Could you mix it up? I love exercise, so I'm hoping I find something which works for enjoyment but doesn't panic me too much.
Good luck stephen
stephen_20688 T.Barcs
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I was training shoulders with weights and just happened to check my pulse and felt the skipped beat and went into a panic. I also do a fair bit of cardio but scared to do anything now. I went back to A & E today as I never slept last night and wanted a second look. Ectopics showed up on this. I will make an appointment with GP in the morning and get tests sorted but not holding my breath as my niece is waiting for a cardiology appointment but has to wait 17 weeks. She has had the 24 hour tape and echo though.