ectopic beat?

[Manhattan1]

just sitting quietly a few mins ago.. suddenly had a very uncomfortable feeling in central chest area.. also felt dizzy.. only lasted for a few seconds.. but checked my apple watch and HR had risen to 128 during that wee episode.. checked BP immediately afterwards and it was 159/76.. i’m sure i’ve had ectopic beats in the past.. but that felt a bit worse lolol.. anyone else felt same after effects?

[Tos92]

Hi Manhattan1

Not finding the root cause of these annoying ectopics can be frustrating however, they are considered benign for the most part.

As yours is accompanied by symptoms, and I note that your blood pressure rises, are you on BP medication to reduce this?

Have your symptoms been investigated further by using a holter monitor for example?

Have you had an echocardiogram recently?

All the best.

Tos

[Manhattan1 in reply to Tos92]

yes been on bp meds for over 30 years.. was fine this morning.. rises now and again was fine this morning . had echocardiogram about 3/4 years ago.. i’ve had a murmer for a lot of years .. they discovered a minor valve leak that didn’t seem to cause doctors any concern

[Manhattan1]

unfortunately not

[bwiltshi]

Ectopics, as I experienced, were in the pulse rate range of 37 to mid 80's and were very uneventful, and not very noticeable with just a very very slight sensation of anxiety attached. For me they were very a common occurrence but then stopped in 2019 suddenly and possibly coincidentally at onset of pandemic and to my knowledge not to return. I concluded that stopping going to what were possibly slightly too extreme exercise classes was the trigger. In response I toned down my exercise expectations. 🙂

[Manhattan1]

thanks for that😊.. as i said i’ve had ectopics on a few occasions.. but the one yesterday felt different..i was completely relaxed and sitting down ..pretty painful and the sudden rise in HR and BP was a bit concerning.. hopefully any subsequent ectopics will be milder lol

[dunestar]

I don't think ectopics are usually painful. Mine feel like an odd whoopsie feeling but definitely no pain. If you get it again with pain I would think it's a good idea to investigate further.

[Manhattan1 in reply to dunestar]

thanks👍

[dnsblr]

Ectopic beats are common and usually harmless, but they can sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful. They can also cause your heart rate and blood pressure to rise.

When experiencing ectopic beats, it is important to stay calm and avoid getting too stressed out. Ectopic beats are usually harmless, but they can be more noticeable if you are feeling anxious or stressed. If you are concerned about your ectopic beats, it is always best to see a doctor to rule out any underlying heart problems.

Stress can trigger ectopic beats, so it is important to find healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, yog, or meditation.

Caffeine and alcohol can both trigger ectopic beats, so it is best to avoid them if you are prone to these heart irregularities.

Wish you good times

[Manhattan1 in reply to dnsblr]

many thanks for all the information 😊.. the thing that worried me is that i was relaxed and sitting watching tv at the time.. hopefully it was a one off😊