Possible mitral regurgitation?!

[nicnac00]

I’ve finally seen a cardiologist that has requested I have an echocardiogram and 24 hour holster.. I’m just waiting for an appointment for both.

I’ve been having ectopic beats every day since January.. they are frequent with 2 or 3 a minute sometimes up to 5.

Initially doctors have asked if I’m stressed and seem to have attributed them to stress/anxiety as I do have a history of anxiety and a lot has happened recently. I have tried to explain that this feels different as my bpm is always normal and it doesn’t feel like anxiety??

Fortunately I was referred to a cardiologist as I was persistent and the cardiologist has advised that he did hear a mild systolic murmur which could indicate a mild mitrial regurgitation.

Further tests will be done to investigate especially as I have cardiomyopathy in the family.

I am worried that I have had these ectopic beats since January and things could be worsening .. has anybody experienced anything similar?

I drink very little alcohol as I find that alcohol makes things worse?!

Could stress bring on MR? Or a heart murmur?

[KimG21]

hi , I came across your past as I am going through the same as you with these stupid ectopic beats - had a 24 hour holter and they showed up but they said my heart is fine , but I’m going back for ecg as I feel they are worse. How did you get on? How did things end up for you? Hope you are ok x