1. This is most likely atrial bigeminy and if so, no further workup is necessary. To be certain you should wear a holter. If this is venticular bigeminy, then furhter workup should be done. the holter will differentiate the two.
2. Again, a holter should be done to get a sense of what these rhythms are.
3. Yes. Adrenaline is known to cause extra heart beats.
I assume others follow these threads and might want to know results so they can apply to themselves. While this probably isn't a good idea (I am guilty of it as well) I figured I can give an update.
I wore a holter as suggested by the CC Doc and dropped it off at my cardio on Wednesday. He is on vacation for the next two weeks so till then I have no further information. I can only assume if I had something really disturbing on the holter they would have alerted me. As it stands I have been running and working out anyways, so we shall see.
It still confuses me why one specific leg exercise will trigger these feelings. Perhaps I am pushing myself too hard and my heart is just racing unusually fast and responding to the adrenaline. I realize I will most likely never know the answer but I hope I can at least reassure someone else that I have similar symptoms. I blame it all on the MVP.
Thanks Doc for clearing up my confusion regarding PVCs, I was aware that when 15-20% of your total heartbeats are PVCs in can indeed cause PVC induced cardiomyopathy in rare cases , though I understand it is not as rare as once thought, I also understand that 1000s of Pacs daily can induce cardiomyopathy on rare occasions also, just as IST, so probably advisible to get an echo if either is a chronic condition. Thanks again.
PVC when too numerous can cause a form of cardiomyopathy which may lead to heart failure. It is therefore important to get an echocardiogram and a Holter. The latter to get an idea of the number of PVC's in 24 hours. If more than 15% of all the beats/24 hours, further therapy may be needed.
I notice the the doc here lately same to be putting more emphasis on PVCs as needing a further workup, Is there something regarding PVCs we're not being told!! Please note in no way am criticizing the doctor here or anyone , but from most information I've gathered over the years including being seen by numerous cardiologists, including an EP that PVCs were no more worry than PACs one you had a normal cardiac exam, sames a bit conflicting doesn't it.
PS normal cardiac exam = physical exam. ECG, Echocardiogram, holter monitor and in some cases a Exercise stress test.( all normal)
Thank you for your response. I appreciate your advice. I make sure to ask for a holter when I make an appointment this week.
This is a fantastic site for those of us seeking opinions from reputable doctors and are scared of our symptoms. Thank you again.