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Experiencing PVC's Resulting In Depression.Suggest Remedy

65 years old and have experienced PVC's for twenty years or more. Diagnosed at around 55 by cardiologist and went through wearing Holter monitor for 24 hrs. Result was around 5000 thrown in a 24 hr. period. Also, went through stress test and others. Found slightly enlarged heart (due to HBP) and slight stenosis of aorta. Cardiologist said not abnormal for my age. Put on Toprol and anti-depressant. Worked for years (had some episodes, but nothing I couldn't withstand). Now at 65 another serious episode. Constantly throwing PVC's, am seriously depressed and panic driven. Went to ER and was told after bloodwork run the only thing wrong was potassium level slightly down. Follow up with same cardiologist tomorrow.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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PVC can occur at any age and in old age chances are very high. In ur case reason behind PVC may be underline cardiac problem, age factor, stress or antidepressant. IF u r on tricyclic antidepressant then these episode may increase. Discuss about antidepressant with ur cardiologist. To decrease stress, u can do relaxation exercise or can take low dose benzodiazepine.

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Experiencing PVC's Resulting In Depression.Suggest Remedy

hi thanks for choosing healthcare magic PVC can occur at any age and in old age chances are very high. In ur case reason behind PVC may be underline cardiac problem, age factor, stress or antidepressant. IF u r on tricyclic antidepressant then these episode may increase. Discuss about antidepressant with ur cardiologist. To decrease stress, u can do relaxation exercise or can take low dose benzodiazepine. Thanks