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What Causes Benign Ventricular Ectopic Heartbeat?
Hi, I am a 47 year old male. I have been told by a consultant cardiologist that I have a benign ventricular ectopic heartbeat. I have had these symtoms for about 2 years now. During normal everday activities I hardly experience any symptoms, but once I am on the squash court playing a game, the ectopic beats start to happen with more and more regularity. The harder I push myself on the court, the worse it gets. I find that it impaires my performance during the match. How can I prevent this from happening during exercise. I have been an athlete most of my life and have been playing squash for about 20 years. I thank you in advance of any advice you can give me. Tim
Tue, 2 May 2017
Hello,
You should get your thyroid levels tested, avoid smoking and alcohol, stimulant drugs if any. These excessive Pvc during exercise occurs due to sympathetic drive, so you should request your local doctor for low dose beta blockers like metoprolol xr 12.5 mg and then 25 mg if tolerated, which will take care of it. Hope this helps you.
You should get your thyroid levels tested, avoid smoking and alcohol, stimulant drugs if any. These excessive Pvc during exercise occurs due to sympathetic drive, so you should request your local doctor for low dose beta blockers like metoprolol xr 12.5 mg and then 25 mg if tolerated, which will take care of it. Hope this helps you.
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