What triggers your PVC's? - Heart Disorders Message Board

jwic · 10-06-2003, 06:35 PM

I am a 35 yr. old female who has infrequent problems with pvc's.I have also had problems with heart palpitations. I have been checked by 4 cardiologists over the years and wore a 24 hr. moniter and had a stress test. I was told there is nothing wrong with my heart except a "click" , but that my heart is very "sensitive". I have found that these things trigger palpitations and pvc's : fever, nausea , exercise (sometimes), stress, and of course caffeine which I avoid like the plague. The last few days I have been having more pvc's and the only thing I can attribute them to is a mild fever.
By the way , can anyone answer this question, do palpitations cause your temperature to go up (like to 99.5 degrees ) or is a low grade temp. caused only by illness?
Sorry for this jumble of questions.

parkermom · 10-11-2003, 12:55 PM

I'm assuming you had an Echocardiogram done? PVC's are "premature ventricular contractions" and are usually benign (harmless but bothersome). I can relate to what you're having. I've been having more of these recently but I have a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a thickening of the ventricle). That's what causes mine but I take a beta blocker. For several years the beta blocker has been taking care of 98% of them, but I may have to increase my dose now. As for your fever, I don't think it is causing the pvc's...maybe you are a little anxious and worried about these that are causing them to flare up. Stress and anxiety and caffeine can cause this also...take care

redbaron · 10-14-2003, 06:22 AM

My PVC's normally occur when I am tired or stressed, they almost always occur when I am laying down in bed.
Many people believe that these little horrors are caused by diet, but I have tried avoiding Caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, etc without it making much difference.
Are these things Genetic? Does anybody with them also have a Parent ot Grandparent with the same problem?

beckysma · 10-15-2003, 12:55 PM

I have a very strong genetic link towards them, so for me, they are inevitable. However, dehydration really does it for me. And I don't even realize I'm dehydrated. But I notice that if I make a real effort to drink more water, that helps. Also when I eat low carb, that helps. And I'm on a beta blocker, also helpful.

Carrie830 · 10-15-2003, 06:27 PM

My mother and I both suffer from skip beats but my are alot worse then hers! I hope my daughter dont get them as well! I first noticed mine when i was 19 and still having them at age 27! I seem to notice them more when im laying in bed going to sleep, i found propin myself helps alot thought, i think something to do with laying flat makes them worse, anyone else notice this??