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Yesterday I went to the ER for presyncope. I ve always had pvcs and I was told they were benign. Yesterday I was sitting and relaxing when I felt a hard beat, then no beat for several seconds, my vision blacked so I put my head between my legs, when I raised my head all I saw were starts. Er doctor said my potassium was a little low and sent me home. Everything I read on the internet says this could be a fatal heart arhythmia v should I be concerned? I have no history of heart disease myself but a strong family history of early onset heart disease. My blood pressure and cholesterol are good and I had a stress test 3 years ago that only showed an abnormal raise in blood pressure.
If you are having family history of heart disease, then you have to consult cardiologist. Cardiac work up should done thoroughly and after confirming the diagnosis, Rx should be started soon.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are having family history of heart disease, then you have to consult cardiologist. Cardiac work up should done thoroughly and after confirming the diagnosis, Rx should be started soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.