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What Are The Measures To Control Ectopic Heartbeats?

I am having ectopic heartbeats occasionally and become frightened by them. They occur sporadically during the day but I notice when I am exercising, I do not have them. I have stopped drinking caffeine colas and I do not smoke. I am in my 70's and have never had a negative result to heart tests, i.e. ekg, nuclear echocardiagram etc. What can I do to stop these occurrences. Thank you.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hello
Few treatment options to control ectopics include

Pharmacological agents like
Antiarrhythmics : these agents alter the electrophysiologic mechanisms responsible for PVCs
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Electrolytes replacement
Magnesium supplements (e.g. magnesium citrate, orotate, Maalox, etc.)
Potassium supplements (e.g. chloride potassium with citrate ion)
Radiofrequency catheter ablation treatment
Lifestyle modification
Frequently stressed individuals should consider therapy, or joining a support group.

Discuss this with your doctor and then decide.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
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What Are The Measures To Control Ectopic Heartbeats?

Hello Few treatment options to control ectopics include Pharmacological agents like Antiarrhythmics : these agents alter the electrophysiologic mechanisms responsible for PVCs Beta blockers Calcium channel blockers Electrolytes replacement Magnesium supplements (e.g. magnesium citrate, orotate, Maalox, etc.) Potassium supplements (e.g. chloride potassium with citrate ion) Radiofrequency catheter ablation treatment Lifestyle modification Frequently stressed individuals should consider therapy, or joining a support group. Discuss this with your doctor and then decide. Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon.