heart palpitations

Larry77, RN · Oct 11, 2003

My wife gets them too. We had all the diagnostic junk done and $400 (after ins.) later they told us it was PVC's (premature vascular contractions) and it was no big deal. She usually gets them when she lays down to rest. I guess as long as it keeps beating you don't have to worry

Murse Larry

jjbaby · Oct 11, 2003

I get them sometimes too. They are scary to say the least. My EKG is "perfectly normal" acording to my Dr. Not really reassuring though.

One thing I did notice was I have lots fewer of them when I take calcium supplements. I think at times my calcium gets low and causes the palpitations. I also take a multivitamin as well.

When we learned about how muscles contract in A&P, it made sense that the muscles need Potassium, sodium and calcium in order to contract effectively.

It helped me, you might try it. JJ

PJMommy · Oct 12, 2003

Yeah...I get them also except I suspect mine are atrial. PACs are pretty common when you are stressed, overly-caffeinated, or tired. Nicotine causes them also. I had all the dx stuff a few years ago also and was pretty much told that they are benign (EKG was normal) and I should cut back on the caffeine. :)

tomorrows RN · Oct 12, 2003

Hi

Thanks all for responding.

I used to work as a cna on the cardiac care unit, so I understand it is normal for pvc's. But I will get these palpitations any time of day and they last for days...then they'll stop for a month or so then back again for a week. has any one had this kind of pattern? instead of just getting them here and there. So I'm alittle paranoid-hey atleast my mind is off a&p for awhile

RNKPCE · Oct 12, 2003

I get palpitations too. I pretty much am caffiene free. I get them more premenstrually too. I really feel them when I lay down to sleep and they keep me awake and make me anxious. I was on atenolol for a while 4-5 yrs ago and it helped a lot. I have been on atenolol (beta blocker) since March now, it helps some but not has much as it did 4-5 yrs ago. I have worn a monitor for a month and it showed PAC's. I work tele so I am very familiar with these not being dangerous but it still makes me anxious.

Coldfoot · Oct 12, 2003

FYI

PVC=Premature Ventricular Contractions

AKA: FLB's=Funny little beats