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I get some pvc's that i can feel everyday. doctor says they are benign. is it true that staying hydrated can help reduce them??i hate them!!

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Not true: You might even make them worse, because by pushing fluids, you induce diuresis and can cause washout of your important electrolytes for cardiac rhythm: potassium and magnesium. If your PVCs are driving you crazy, they can be treated! See your cardiologist or an electrophysiologist.

Answered 12/8/2014

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Pvc : If they are that much bothersome sometimes we need to treat them with the catheter ablation or medications it may be better to ask your doctor

Answered 7/11/2015

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See below: I sympathize with you because I also have PVCs and I feel them. In my case my burden in very low (less than 1% per day) with a higher burden (20-24 % or more) an ablation can be considered. Alternatively, antiarrhythmics can also be used. It is also possible to determine that your PVCs are benign based on the pattern on a 12 lead ECG. Hydration might help if you get the PVCs with exertion.

Answered 8/1/2015

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