Accidental PBV/Missed beats

[Dredger]

Hello to all.

I had a second Ablation 5 months ago and had some ectopics 6 weeks later after having the flu and covid vaccines together - this lasted a few days.

However, this last week I have had instances of Accidental PBV and missed beats as described by my EMAY machine. I understand these are not something to worry too much about.

I haven’t done anything different and have been following a good diet and exercise regime with alcohol not featuring for years. If anything I have cut down on chocolate since the festivities!

I’m not on beta blockers or flecainide now but am permitted to use 1.25 Bisoprolol followed by Flecainide as a PIP, which I haven’t and don’t want to use - yet.

Any advice please?

[ForensicFairy]

What does PBV stand for?

[BobD Volunteer]

Do you mean PVB? Premature ventricular beats? Have you tried the slow deep breathing technique? Use stomach (diaphragm) not shoulders and slow breathing to six or fewer per minute for at least five minutes.

[Dredger in reply to BobD]

Indeed I do Bob. I will try what you suggest and thank you for your response.

[Wellperson]

Hi Dredger Don't like to comment on medication because this has different affect on different people. I used flecainide first as PIP then advised to take it just before the night-time. But since having ablation have gone back to PIP but not had to take flecainide as have not had AF since ablation - so fingers crossed! Flecainide was effective for me when getting AF but I didn't want to take it long term.