Have had GERD for about the same amount of time as VT. Today with an endoscopy a hiatus hernia was discovered. Later in the day in reading about hiatus hernias I found some info indicating a possible link (in some cases) between the vagus nerve, heart palpitations and the hernia itself. Co-incidentially I have noticed that often the VT runs - 5-10 beats- occur when I am sitting at my computer, leaning forward.
While the endocrinologist recommended medication for the acid reflux, he did say the the hernia was fairly large and down the road I might need to have it repaired.
So, my question is, is it possible that a repair might take the pressure off the vagus nerve and in turn lessen the vt?
Thank you for your answer,
eapoee