Ectopic Beats

[Cariad60]

Hi all, I’ve recently started having ectopic beats and paid privately to get some answers. I had an echo and wore a zio patch for 2 weeks. I had my follow up appointment for results last week and was told everything was normal. I requested both reports and on receipt of them found that the zio patch results stated “first degree AV block was present”. This wasn’t mentioned in my follow up at all. My echo report also stated “Low probability of raised RVSP”. Again this wasn’t mentioned by my cardiologist. I’ve googled but I’m none the wiser and have asked the hospital for further clarification but does anyone have any experience of these conditions?

my cardiologist thinks the ectopics are down to stress.

[RaffyD]

HelloI have also been plagued by ectopic heartbeats since my heart attack in March. I've had varying opinions from it's perfectly normal from my GP to possibly the area of my heart that was damaged in the attack is responsible for regulating the electricity. I know how disconcerting and frustrating it is and empathise. My gut instinct is that the cocktail of meds are responsible but I'm currently trying to eliminate caffeine as that is sometimes the culprit apparently. I haven't sought private help yet but that may be my next course of action despite your unsatisfactory experience. I wish you well. Please let me know if you have any improvement.

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[Bahamasgirl]

Hello, I would recommend supplementing with magnesium. It has helped my ectopics enormously. The glycinate or citrate version is good (not oxide). I hope that helps. Best wishes 😊

[IndieDot]

I started having ectopics last November and after a 24 hour ECG in December it was confirmed I had ectopics not caused by anything sinister. They were very frequent and sometimes felt like they were constant throughout the day. I'm pleased to say that they stopped completely, out of the blue, about 4 weeks ago. I've not been given any reason as to why I had them, apparently they can just come and go. Anyway my point is you may not have to put up with them permanently. It's a case of wait and see.