10 Unexpected Pvc Doctor Tips How a VC Can Affect Your Heart    PVCs are common and can be experienced by a variety of people with no cause for concern. However, if they happen frequently, PVCs can weaken your heart muscle and increase your risk of heart failure.    The rhythm of your heart is usually controlled by a group of fibers that are located in the upper right part of your heart. This is called the sinoatrial nerve, or SA. Electrical signals are transmitted from there to the lower heart chambers or ventricles.    Causes    PVCs occur when the electrical impulse that usually initiates your heartbeat in a region called the sinus node (also called the sinoatrial or SA node) doesn't. Instead, the impulse starts in another area of your heart, the ventricles, and causes a mistimed beat. These extra beats are also known as ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. They may feel like the heart skipped a beat or feels fluttering. They can occur infrequently and have no symptoms or they can occur frequently enough to affect your quality of life. Your doctor may prescribe medication if they are frequent or cause weakness, dizziness or fatigue.    For the majority of people, PVCs are harmless and don't increase your risk of developing heart disease or other health issues. Regular PVCs, however, can weaken your heart muscle over time. This is especially relevant if the PVCs are caused by an illness like dilated Cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic right-ventricular cardiomyopathy, which could lead to heart failure.    PVCs can cause symptoms such as a feeling of your heart skipping an beat, or the feeling of your heart fluttering. It is also possible to feel breathless. The fluttering could be more noticeable when you exercise or eat or drink certain drinks or foods. PVCs are more prevalent in people with chronic stress or anxiety. Some medications, such as digoxin, amiodarone and cocaine, may increase the risk of developing PVCs.    If you have occasional PVCs, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and medication. If you experience frequent PVCs, your doctor may suggest that you stay away from certain drinks and foods, like caffeine and alcohol. You can also lower your stress levels by having enough sleep and working out.    If you've got a lot of PVCs Your doctor may recommend a medical procedure referred to as radiofrequency catheter ablation. This procedure eliminates the cells responsible for them. Electrophysiologists are the ones who execute this procedure. The treatment is typically successful in treating PVCs which reduce symptoms, but does not prevent them from recurring in the future. In certain instances, it can increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib) which is which can lead to stroke. It is not common but it could be life-threatening.    Signs and symptoms    Premature ventricular contracts, or PVCs can cause your heart to skip or to flutter. These extra heartbeats can be harmless, however you might want to consult your doctor if they are frequent or if you experience symptoms like dizziness, or fatigue.    The electrical signals typically begin in the sinoatrial node which is in the top right portion of the heart, and descend to the lower chambers (or ventricles) which pump blood. The ventricles expand to push blood into the lungs, and then return to your heart to start the next pumping cycle. A PVC begins in a different place, the Purkinje fibres bundle in the left side of the heart.    When PVCs occur and the heart is affected, it may feel as if it's skipping a beat or pounding. If you only have a few episodes, and there are no other symptoms the cardiologist will likely not prescribe treatment. If you've got a lot of PVCs, your doctor may suggest that you undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG) to monitor your heartbeat for a period of 24 hours. They might also recommend wearing a Holter monitor, which will record the heart's rhythm over time to see the number of PVCs you have.    People who have suffered a heart attack in the past or have cardiomyopathy -an illness that affects the way that the heart pumps blood -- must be aware of their PVCs and consult a cardiologist about lifestyle changes. These include the avoidance of alcohol, caffeine, and smoking, managing stress and anxiety and getting enough sleep. A cardiologist can prescribe beta blockers to slow down the heartbeat.      Even if you don't have any other symptoms, you should still get PVCs checked by an expert in cardiology if they occur often. the window doctor could indicate a problem in the structure of your lungs or heart, and if they occur frequently enough, they can weaken your heart muscle. However, most people with PVCs do not experience any issues. They would like to know if rapid heartbeats, or the skipping of heartbeats is normal.    Diagnosis    PVCs can be felt as fluttering or skipped heartbeats, especially if they are frequent or intense. People who experience them regularly may feel faint. They can also occur during exercise, though many athletes who experience them don't have issues with their heart or health. PVCs may show up in tests like an electrocardiogram or Holter monitor. These are sticky patches that have sensors on them to record electrical impulses from your heart. A cardiologist can also perform an ultrasound echocardiogram to examine the heart.    A doctor will usually be able to determine if a patient has PVCs by looking at them and taking a medical history. Sometimes it is possible that they only be able to detect PVCs when they examine patients for a different reason, like following an accident or a surgery. Ambulatory ECG monitors can detect PVCs as well as other arrhythmias. They are able to detect heart disease in the event of any concern.    If your cardiologist determines that your heart is structurally normal, reassurance will be the only remedy required. However, if your symptoms are bothersome or cause you to feel anxious, avoiding alcohol, caffeine and other decongestants and reducing stress may aid. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking enough fluids can aid in reducing the frequency of PVCs. If you are experiencing symptoms that are persistent or severe, talk to your doctor about medications that could be able to control the symptoms.    Treatment    If PVCs are rare or do not cause symptoms, they do not usually require treatment. If you have them often and frequently, your doctor might want to check for other heart conditions and suggest lifestyle changes or medications. You may also undergo a procedure to get rid of them (called radiofrequency catheter ablation).    If you suffer from PVCs, the electrical signal that causes your heartbeat is generated from a place other than the sinoatrial node (SA node) located in the upper right corner of your heart. This could cause your heart to feel like it skips beats or has extra beats. It's unclear what causes these, but they're more common in people who have other heart problems. PVCs are more likely to occur as you age, and they might occur more frequently during exercises.    If a patient has frequent and painful PVCs doctors should conduct an ECG and an echocardiogram to determine if there is a structural heart problem. The doctor may also conduct an exercise stress test in order to determine if the extra heartbeats are due to physical activity. A heart catheterization, cardiac MRI or nuclear perfusion study can be conducted to determine other reasons for the additional beats.    Most people who suffer from PVCs do not have any issues and live a normal life. However, they can increase your risk of having dangerous heart rhythm issues, especially if you have certain patterns of them. In some instances, this means that the heart muscle gets weaker and has difficulty pumping blood throughout your body.    A regular, healthy diet and a lot of exercise can reduce the risk of developing PVCs. Avoid foods that are high in sodium and fat and limit caffeine and tobacco. It is also important to get enough rest and reduce stress. Certain medications can increase your risk of getting PVCs. If you are taking any of these medications, it is important that you follow the advice of your doctor regarding healthy eating, exercising, and taking your medication.    Studies of patients suffering from a high burden of PVCs (that's more than 20% of their total heart beats) found that they had a higher incidence of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy. Certain people may require a heart transplant. 

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