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What Causes Premature Ventricle Contractions ?
Question: hello just developed premature ventricle contractions frequent and am 75 learning that sex might be a
good thing what do you think
good thing what do you think
Brief Answer:
Investigate the arrhythmia first
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
Premature ventricular contractions have to be investigated to know whether they are benign or dangerous, requiring treatment.
Two test required are 1. Stress EKG - A tread mill test if you do not have any musculoskeletal problem and can do it and 2. A holter monitoring to evaluate the arrhythmia over a 24 hour or more period.
If these contractions are benign and there are no ischemic changes, with good effort tolerance on the TMT, any exercise including sex would be fine.
Take Care
Dr Noble Zachariah
Investigate the arrhythmia first
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
Premature ventricular contractions have to be investigated to know whether they are benign or dangerous, requiring treatment.
Two test required are 1. Stress EKG - A tread mill test if you do not have any musculoskeletal problem and can do it and 2. A holter monitoring to evaluate the arrhythmia over a 24 hour or more period.
If these contractions are benign and there are no ischemic changes, with good effort tolerance on the TMT, any exercise including sex would be fine.
Take Care
Dr Noble Zachariah
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