I started getting heart palpitations last year when I was pregnant and disregarded it because of pregnancy. Now that I am getting them more frequently and after the fact, I went to the doctor who had me where a heart monitor for 48 hours. I had also had an EKG a couple years ago for chest pain and it reflected normal. The recent heart monitor showed I have Premature Vascular Contractions. The doctor put me on metoprolol. I don't have high cholesterol or BP. However, I am 40 lbs overweight with diabetes at age 36.
Ever since I was diagnosed I am worried sick about dying young especially when being alone with my 6 month old son. I thought I would feel better when I asked follow up questions about PVCs to my dr, but the only thing she has told me is she suspects it's from anxiety not heart disease. I don't understand why they would start now and not earlier in my life if that is the cause. I'm wondering if I should ask to see a cardiologist and ask for an ultrasound for the heart or if I should be satisfied with the tests and answers I received. The reason I may need extra testing is to may see if there is any other underlying cause. Of course searching online has caused me to worry more and I found something called a mitral valve prolapse that could be cause of PVCs that also has migraines as a symptom. I have had very frequent migraines for 10+ years. All this makes me more worried if I can carry on a full time job that is stressful enough and take care of my son. Should I get more tests or see a specialist?