A 47-year-old female asked:
thank you. my 24hr holter showed 1700 pvcs. i was told my echocardiogram showed a healthy heart, & i passed a stress test (non-nuclear). still worried?
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Dr. Jesus Yap answered
53 years experience Cardiology
No: These irregularities are benign require no treatmet
Answered on Mar 14, 2015
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Dr. Stephen Southard answered
15 years experience Internal Medicine
A bit more info: Would help. Do you have symptoms from the palpitations. Did you have increased PVCs with exercise. Usually any treatment isn't necessary unless you have symptoms a major arrhythmic event or underlying structural heart disease(which appears not to be the case for you).
Answered on Mar 14, 2015
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Dr. Clarence Grim answered
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PVCs serious?: Not likely but discuss with your Dr.
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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered
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Electrophysiology : Ask you doctor: do you need electrophysiology study.
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