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A member asked:

I am having pvcs. echo showed normal heart function as well as blood work. ekg showed pvcs but nothing else. can i take 2 mg of ativan to have an mri?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes, the Ativan: will not have a direct cardiac affect or any effect on the PVCs.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/11/2021

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I have PVC/ PAC/ Ectopic Beats is an Normal ECHO, 3 ECG's X-RAY, Blood tests, enough to rule out any Heart Diseases / Problems, Yes / No? Thank you.

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EKG normal,all blood work normal,electrolytes normal no history of heart issues.Getting PVCS driving my anxiety through the roof. About 6 per minute. Hospital says Im fine and sends me home!What should I do?I take magnesium taurate but still get it

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