Question 1

what are the normal range of pvcs?

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Depends: Pvcs are premature ventricular contractions.  These can occur in healthy hearts or diseased hearts.  A 12 lead electrocardiogram can be used to evaluate the location of pvcs.  Those coming from higher up in the ventricle (or outflow tract) are usually benign (although not always).  Those coming from bottom of heart are usually worrisome. These can range from very infrequent to a sequential run.

Question 2

are occasional pvcs/pac's dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Usually : No unless there is structural heart disease, previous heart attack . See your doctor.

Question 3

how many pvcs in a minute are dangerous?

Accepted Answer

More than 10 per min: It's not just the number but if you are having symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, or syncope. If the  PVC count is more than 15,000 per day, this could cause heart failure over time. Please see an EP cardiac specialist!

Question 4

are pvcs doublets worse than single pvcs?

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: Yes, it indicates a higher potential for arrhythmia than an isolated PVC.

Question 5

do pvcs usually involve both ventricules?

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Yes: Pvc's are extra heart beats that occur only in the bottom part of the heart knows as the right and left ventricles. They occur commonly with excessive use of stimulant such as caffeine or overuse of alcohol. They may sometimes signify underlying heart issues.

Question 6

are pvcs triggered by certain food or body action?

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Maybe: Pvcs or premature ventricular contractions are extra beats of the heart that may occur for many reasons.  Stressful situations with Adrenalin release will often cause pvcs.  Over the counter medication such as Pseudoephedrine and caffeinated beverages will aggravate pvcs.  Food allergies with the stress they place on the body may also be related to increases in pvcs.

Question 7

what would cause a sudden srapid hearbeat and pvcs ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many factors. Stress, medication, sometimes no apparent reason.Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, hypoglicemia and so on, just to name a few. Mostly it is benign, but a doctor visit should be warranted if this episodes have the tendency to repeat.

Question 8

episodes of tachy and pvcs every other day, what causes that?

Accepted Answer

Benign or dangerous: Some forms of tachycardia (fast heart beat) are life-threatening, others are not - though they can be quite annoying. If you have heart disease the odds are somewhat higher that it's a dangerous cause, but either way you need to see a doctor.

Question 9

difference between sev and pvcs?my hotter showed less than 1% of sev

Accepted Answer

SVE: Supra ventricular ectopy or SVE  also called PACs are benign and common  arrhythmias. Your holster is normal. Relax and enjoy.

Question 10

how many pvcs do you have to have for them to be considered frequent?

Accepted Answer

That is a great: Question & i'm not sure there is a great answer.  I use >1% as my cutoff but i'd be interested in my electrophysiologist colleagues answers.

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