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Q: Premature ventricular contractions

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 18th, 2009

I have been having this fluttering sensation in my chest. I attatched an EKG the other day and it had noted unifocal PVC's about every 5 minutes or so. Yesterday it seemed to be more frequent or more intense when it was going on. I got a good night sleep and today it seems a little better(not noticing the feeling as often nor as intense as yesterday)...What could be causing this and should I pursue treatment further?

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on February 19th, 2009

Heart Disease and Heart Attack Answer A5823

Premature ventricular contractions (PCV) are serious heart issues and are not supposed to be left without further diagnostic procedures and adequate treatment. Sometimes they are a result of stress, but in certain cases part of the heart muscle is damaged and produces premature ventricular contractions. You might want to visit a cardiologist. He might do a physical exam and ECG. If the results are negative, he might want to make ECG-Holter monitoring. The ECG Holter monitor records an ECG for the whole time and can give a more complete insight to the problem.

If at any time you experience severe stabbing pain in the chest for longer than a few minutes, then go to an emergency service as soon as possible.

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