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Is it normal to have 13% pvcs on a holter monitor 2 weeks postpartum? if so, how long does it take for the body to return to normal?

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13% PVC's ?: This many PVC's probably needs to be evaluated by a cardiologist. There are specific causes which may need to be treated.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have 13% pvcs on a holter monitor 2 weeks postpartum? if so, how long does it take for the body to return to normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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