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Suggest Treatment For Premature Ventricular Contractions
While having my blood pressure checked last time I was at the doctors, she noticed my heart s skipping a beat every 6 or 7 beats, so they did an EKG right there; apparently I ve (suddenly, it seems) developed PVCs. I m 60, but in good health; I jog, eat right, have no history of any heart stuff. She said it could be problematic, and we re watching it; it s just something I d never heard of. anything I should be doing differently in my life, or should I just not worry about it?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Most commonly as we age , the muscle in the heart may become stiffer and that could lead to PVC . There may be many other reasons for the same , which could be suspected based on clinical examination and other investigation ,if found benign just a close watch is necessary.
The lifestyle you live is ideal and just carry on the same .
If blokd pressure was high considering a beta blocker would take care of PVC's as well control the blood pressure. Do discuss the same with your doctor.
As I said most commonly it's benign and should be worried about much .
Regards Dr. Mody
The lifestyle you live is ideal and just carry on the same .
If blokd pressure was high considering a beta blocker would take care of PVC's as well control the blood pressure. Do discuss the same with your doctor.
As I said most commonly it's benign and should be worried about much .
Regards Dr. Mody
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