A 24-year-old male asked:
suffering with pvc ectopic beats for years with runs of 5-6 pvc. my echo and ecg however was 100% normal. likley i go into ventricular tachycardia??
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Dr. Lee Marcus answered
31 years experience Cardiology
Take seriously: i recommend a consultation with a cardiac electro physiologist. Recent studies have correlated the amount of PVCs a person has over a 24 hour period with the development of a weakening of the heart muscle (CHF). Therefore, a thorough evaluation and frequent follow up needs to be undertaken with consideration for medications that suppress PVCs while also being useful for preventing weak hearts.
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
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Dr. Linda Tao answered
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Unlikely: With a normal heart based on all the studies you have had, PVCs are usually benign and not like to precipitate ventricular tachycardia. The caveat is ... Read More
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter Banitt answered
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered
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Skip beats: Pac and PVC are premature beats, and in the presence of normal heart, it is nonspecific and does not signify a risk or prognosis.
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