Had Premature Ventricular Contraction. Getting Fluttering Sensation In Heart. What's Going On?

Posted on Wed, 20 Mar 2013

Question: The last two weeks I have received flutters in my heart area that last 10-15 seconds. I suffer PVC but this is different. I had a holter and no pvcs seen. It's scary and I'm not sure what to do.

Answered by Dr. (Prof.) Subroto Mandal (1 hour later)

Hello and welcome....

As per your history it looks like may be SVT (supraventricular Tachycardia). In many occasions in holter study also it may be missed.

I think you should consult a cardiologist and be managed accordingly.

Thank you for query..

SUBROTO

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