Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Get Lot Of Etopic Heart Beats. Done ECG Which Was Normal. What Could Be The Cause?
Question: Hi i get a lot of etopic heart beats, have been to cardiologists (2) and they have done heart eco which was normal but still get a lot of these beats, with no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
ECG should be more useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Ectopic beats is a common problem for someone in 60s. If the echo is normal and the ectopics are not troubling then it is not of a worry. However if you are having frequent symptoms then yes, ectopics need to be treated. Ectopics are not seen in echo while the same can be diagnosed with an ECG.
If the ectopics are not seen in a single ECG then a 24 hr monitoring ECG should be useful.
Verapamil diltiazem and proranolol are certain common drugs used to treat such conditions.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
ECG should be more useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Ectopic beats is a common problem for someone in 60s. If the echo is normal and the ectopics are not troubling then it is not of a worry. However if you are having frequent symptoms then yes, ectopics need to be treated. Ectopics are not seen in echo while the same can be diagnosed with an ECG.
If the ectopics are not seen in a single ECG then a 24 hr monitoring ECG should be useful.
Verapamil diltiazem and proranolol are certain common drugs used to treat such conditions.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi doctor I have a holter monitor on last week, still waiting for results. Also Iam on flecainide but still getting etopics . Thanks
Brief Answer:
Holter Monitor will be useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Holter Monitor will give you a proper diagnosis that whether they are ventricular ectopics or atrial ectopics.
Flecanainide is a good drug and probably you can give it some time.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Holter Monitor will be useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Holter Monitor will give you a proper diagnosis that whether they are ventricular ectopics or atrial ectopics.
Flecanainide is a good drug and probably you can give it some time.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
