During the day, people are often too busy to notice PVCs, and only become aware of them when they are relaxing or preparing to go to sleep. Whenever anyone experiences a new or different symptom, it is wise to check it out with a physician.
Poole says this sign can point your family doctor toward some health or lifestyle problems that should be investigated. Even without PVCs, these symptoms should alert you that something is wrong.
A long string of PVCs becomes ventricular tachycardia, a problem calling for a thorough evaluation. If you have normal heart function, PVCs are typically nothing to worry about.
But for those with frequent PVCs or an underlying heart condition, such as congenital heart disease, PVCs can lead to cardiomyopathy a weakened heart muscle or a more severe type of arrhythmia. For these individuals, the condition is typically treated with medication such as beta-blockers or ablation.
If you have symptoms associated with PVCs, be sure to talk to a specialist about a potential underlying cause that needs to be treated. PAC patients may also experience dizziness or chest pain. Treatment for symptomatic patients includes medications such as beta blockers or calcium blockers.
The Arrhythmia Program at the University of Michigan has been a national and international leader in the treatment of arrhythmias for more than 30 years. To schedule an appointment to discuss your heart arrhythmia or other cardiovascular condition, call us at , email us at CVCCallCtr med.
Visit our Make an Appointment page for more information about what to expect when you call us. Updated visitor guidelines. About PVCs Premature ventricular contractions PVCs are extra, abnormal heartbeats that begin in the ventricles, or lower pumping chambers, and disrupt your regular heart rhythm, sometimes causing you to feel a skipped beat or palpitations.
Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis of PVCs Symptoms of PVCs include a fluttering or flip-flop feeling in the chest, pounding or jumping heart rate, skipped beats and palpitations, or an increased awareness of your heartbeat. PVCs can be caused or triggered by: Heart disease or scarring, which can interfere with the normal electrical impulses Low blood oxygen, which could happen if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD or pneumonia Some medications, including decongestants Elevated levels of adrenaline, which could be caused by caffeine, exercise or anxiety High blood pressure Alcohol Anemia Tobacco use PVCs may be diagnosed during an electrocardiogram ECG , which is a routine heart test, or through a portable ECG such as a Holter monitor, a portable device worn for a period of time to capture abnormal heart rhythms.
Prevention and Treatment Tell your doctor of any symptoms of PVCs so you can determine if there is an underlying cause that needs to be treated, such as other rhythm problems, serious heart problems, anxiety, anemia or infections.
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