The Last Chapter - IPVC - Heart Disorders Message Board

Suzy-Q · 11-24-2006, 08:56 PM

Hello-
I do believe the final pages of my cardiac story are written. I feel very fortunate, indeed. My nuclear stress test came back clear of any blockages. That was the info I received from my GP so I need to verify that with my cardio. But it sounds great to me. Thus, I have very minor valve regurgitation and no other explanation for my sudden onset of PVCs. Just as the docs predicted, now that I really feel my heart is fine the PVCs don't bother me much at all - emotionally. That is, I am not anxious any longer. But 10K - 30K PVCs in a day will drag anyone down physically and the docs don't really say too much about that!
I have been taking a Mg/Ca supplement for about a month now. I also take Toprol Xl 50 mg/day. I do think the rate of my PVCs is down somewhat. Hard to know whether the meds are responsible or not. One thing I can say for sure is that alcohol really kicks my PVC rate into high gear. Caffeine does not seem to affect me much at all. I don't drink alcohol regularly. I have had 2 drinks on different nights. Both times my PVC rate went right into bigeminy and stayed there for an hour after I finshed the drink. It wasn't a pleasant feeling and sure will discourage me from drinking anymore. That's a shame because I saved fancy drinks for special occassions and truly enjoyed them.
I have also been dealing with some sort of vertigo thing that we haven't found a cause for as yet. I am feeling better each day and I am almost free of all diziiness and swaying. I would be very happy if it never happens again. Weird stuff!
I am very grateful to the help I have recieved from this community. I think back to when I first starting reading this board and I saw someone write about PVCs that they are almost always harmless. It is true. But when it happens to you and it comes out of the blue - this isn't very reassuring. In fact, nothing but a full work up is going to calm the fears that a gallopping and kicking heart will cause.
Thanks to all - Suzy-Q

sharon7270 · 11-25-2006, 12:41 AM

Suzy -

I am so glad that all is well with you. I can sympathize with the emotional toll a heart condition can reap on someone. I was freaked out the first few times I had SVT's and then it became just a part of me. Trips to the ER became normal for me and it became amusing when people who saw me in an episode would freak (my heart literally beat out of my chest - last SVT being monitored at 287 BPM). I, like an idiot, saw nothing wrong with this and refused a cure every time it was offered (in my defense, it was in study phase the first time it was offered). My point is that I am glad you had your condition looked into and feel the freedom to live a normal life. I am not sure what PVC's are, but I assume they are just as frightening as SVT's. I had an ablation 2 years ago...very difficult as it was the left ventricle, but my doc was brilliant and used some unconventional methods to get the job done...my whole heart cath came back showing no blockages and a flow that was superb....it was all so worth it. I totally understand your feeling of relief!! Best of luck!!

Suzy-Q · 11-25-2006, 08:34 PM

Hey Sharon-
Wow! 287 BMP, eh? That's got to be a record or near enough. PVCs are very harmless in and of themselves. I think SVTs are quite another thing altogether. Fatigue is about the worst thing I face and I'll take it over an ablation anyday. I'm so glad you had a great doc and that it has worked out for you. Thanks so much for chatting- Suzy-Q

lylone · 11-27-2006, 11:24 AM

Sharon,

So, did your ablation correct your SVT issue? I have an SVT episode sometimes once a month and other times once every 6 months. They are very random and wonder if they are related to stress and/or inactivity.

I have heard that ablation is not a cure and was just wondering if your's corrected the problem.

I do agree, that SVTs do suck!.

Thanks
Lyl