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A member asked:

I heard that if you cough during a pvc (benign or not) its literally impossible to have heart problems. true?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

PVC: I dont believe that is true. There are many causes for heart problems.

Answered 12/10/2013

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I had buzzing in heart area when moving upperbody, stopped when i lay down. starting getting a extra heartbeat out of nowhere. monitor saw only benign PVCs??occurs when calm even during meditation.25 atenolol helps the buzzing. no caffeine or smoking?

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What happens if someone with a structurally abnormal heart has pvcs? Ive always been told pvcs are benign in a structurally normal heart.

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My heart has been cleared except for tachycardia and over 1000 pvcs in 24h. Sometimes the "pvcs" hurt, and take my breath away. Are they really benign?

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