What are premature PVCs?
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are extra heartbeats that begin in one of your heart’s two lower pumping chambers (ventricles). These extra beats disrupt your regular heart rhythm, sometimes causing you to feel a fluttering or a skipped beat in your chest.
Is it normal to have occasional PVCs?
In those with healthy hearts, occasional PVCs are harmless and usually resolve on their own without treatment. Some PVC symptoms can be managed through lifestyle changes — limiting caffeine, tobacco and alcohol and stress, for example.
Can PVCs be life threatening?
PVCs can develop at any time and in all ages. PVCs can occur in otherwise healthy individuals with no other heart problems or in conjunction with other heart diseases. While PVCs may not be life-threatening on their own, they can make the heart function less effectively and cause other more serious problems.
What is the best treatment for PVCs?
Beta blockers are safe and effective drugs that are often used to treat heart arrhythmias. Other drugs that may be used to treat frequent PVCs include calcium channel blockers and other more potent heart rhythm medications. Ablation is another treatment option for some patients with frequent or prolonged PVCs.
How do you live with PVCs?
How do I manage PVCs?
- Eating a heart-healthy diet.
- Getting enough exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Not having too much alcohol and caffeine, which can trigger PVCs.
- Not having too much stress and fatigue, which can also trigger PVCs.
- Getting treatment for your other health conditions, such as high blood pressure.
Does metoprolol stop PVCs?
User Reviews for Metoprolol to treat Premature Ventricular Depolarizations. Metoprolol has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings for the treatment of Premature Ventricular Depolarizations. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.
How can I fix my irregular heartbeat naturally?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Eat heart-healthy foods.
- Exercise regularly.
- Quit smoking.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.
- Drink alcohol in moderation.
- Maintain follow-up care.