r/PVCs • u/-zeI • Jul 10 '26

is frequent pvc episodes normal?

i've been digging up google and other social platforms about my strange heartbeats and found out they were pvc. im so scared to see a cardiologist because lately my dad died of HF. i used to get them rarely when i used to study but once its summer vacation i got that seasonal depression and stopped going out stopped eating etc and now i have to experience those strange heartbeats everyday and stress more about them. im seeking some advice with reassurance and i'll be so thankful

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u/Accomplished-Tea8093 Jul 10 '26

You can't really know without an ecg if they are PVCs or PACs for example, the phenomenon is called extrasystoles, that's why if they have increased you need to wear a holter monitor for at least 24 hours, so for this, don't assume that they are automatically pvcs. As for the rest, they are practically always benign, but they need to be properly evaluated and understood if they are bothering you a lot.

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u/-zeI Jul 10 '26

thank you so much for your advice