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What Causes Premature Ventricular Contractions?

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014

Question: I have had PVCS on and off for the past three years. Have had Holter Monitor 3 times. One time showed PVCS and Echo twice normal both times. I won't get them for the longest time and then they start again. Should I be overly concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam ,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that PVCs can be innocent most of the times . Since your echocardiography is normal the possibility is there that it could be just innocent and probably not a reason for much concern .

But try to keep your alcohol intake limited and get your health check up regularly .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

I don't drink. It has been a year since I have had any problem, and now they have started again. Is it normal for them to come and go. I do have a physical every year at which time an ecg is done as part of it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for reverting back .

Well thats a good thing if you dont drink as alcohol precipitates PVCs . Yes PVCs can occur again and come anytime so there can be perfectly long intervals between their recurrence .

Dr. Shruti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar