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Hi i want to know i am taking betablocker for pulse rate and randomly done holter after 2 months of using it show 6 pvc and now my pulse rate is coming in normal range if I leave medicine does pvc will increase or decrease or again holter should be repeated
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PVC load 6/day is very low.
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dose of Beta blockers should decreased first.
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Should you require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to consult us.
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Continue beta blockers, get Haemoglobin, thyroid profile, cardiac echo done and share results
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Please do not stop beta blockers suddenly on your own. Consult with me once with your Holter and ECG details I’ll guide you regarding whether repeat Holter or ECHO is needed and how to safely adjust medicines.
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Continue same medications
Need more history
Need one 2decho too
Consult for further treatment plan
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Having only 6 PVCs in a 24-hour Holter period is an excellent result—in many clinical settings, fewer than 100 PVCs a day is considered within the normal physiological range. However, this 'normal' result is likely because the beta-blocker is effectively shielding your heart from the effects of adrenaline. If you stop the medication abruptly, your heart may experience a 'rebound' effect where the pulse rate spikes and the PVCs increase. At 26, we need to determine if your high pulse was due to temporary factors (anxiety, caffeine, or vitamin deficiencies) or a primary cardiac rhythm issue before deciding to stop treatment."
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To review your original Holter report and design a safe tapering schedule if your blood work is normal, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Caffeine & Stimulant Audit: "Reduce or eliminate coffee, energy drinks, and nicotine. These are potent triggers for PVCs and high pulse rates; often, removing these can allow a patient to stop medication entirely."
Stress Management: "Since your pulse rate was high, incorporate 10 minutes of deep-breathing exercises (Pranayama) daily. This calms the autonomic nervous system, which is what the beta-blocker is currently doing chemically."
Caution: "Beta-blockers can sometimes mask the symptoms of other issues. Do not assume that a 'normal pulse' on medication means the underlying cause has been 'cured' without further investigation."
Red Flags: "Seek immediate medical attention if you experience fainting (syncope), sudden chest pain, or if you feel your heart 'skipping' multiple beats in a row, especially if accompanied by breathlessness
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Yes .. it's becoz of beta blockers now your rate us getting controlled . So if you leave your PVC s can increase
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, repeat
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Cardiologist
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Cardiologist opinion needed
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