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I am a 32-year-old female who has been having PVC for over 10 years. Last October, I underwent a scope on my knee and ended up going into v-tac during the surgery (I'm not sure for how long or how I was brought out of it). I was referred to a cardiologist to have further testing. I wore a halter monitor for a weekend and had a scheduled echo a month later. The echo showed a dilation of the left ventricle and regurgitation of the aortic and mitral valve. Due to the results, my cardiologist had an event monitor mailed to my house and I had blood work completed. My blood work is all within normal limits. For months now, I have been getting dizzy, very fatigued and light headed, and sometimes I feel like I just sprinted across a room. Upon checking my heart rate during these events, I was told that my heart rate goes up to 125-130. I have to be in the event monitor for 3 more weeks, but am so frustrated that I have been given all of these results with not treatment plan put in place. Can anyone please help me by giving me some information about what might happen or what everything means? I am supposed to have a total knee replacement, but have had to put everything on hold until I know it is same for me to undergo surgery. I know it is not normal for a me to have  tachycardia daily is it?
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I was originally prescribed a beta blocker 10 years ago, but it was making me pass out since I already have naturally low blood pressure. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I am requested an appointment with the cardiologist to go over the findings up until this point. I will be in the event monitor for another 3 weeks.
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Hi
You need to tell somebody about this - either the cardiologist or regular GP.
This might sound silly but why don't you print your post, and take it with you. I sometimes take a note when I have a similar 'turn' because it's easy to forget how if feels when it's not there,and in the doctors rooms we usually get a bit unsettled.
I'm certain that medication will be the answer, but you must see the doctor. It's hard to believe that you have been having PVCs for 10 years and never prescribed or discussed treatment.
all the best
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