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Experiencing PVC's In EKG, Was On Beta Blockers. What Is The Possible Cause ?

Hi, I have an 11 year old daughter that has been experiencing pvc's on her ekg. Most web sights say that it is normal for children to experience them, but she has been put on beta-blockers to control it. It happens mostly when she lies down. I would like to know what possible things can cause this, I still have 3 weeks till we see a cardioligist that specializes in pediatrics. She has only had double pneumonia and no other illnesses.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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Respected Ma'm
Thanks for your query to us.
Isolated VPCs (without other ECG abnormalties) are common not only in kids but in nearly 2/3rd of adult population also. We evaluate only 2 things in such cases 1. Symptoms of the patient 2. Structural heart disease.
If the kid has ever lost consciousness or had a blackout or had unexplained fall or a seizure like activity then it is urgent to see the doctor. If she ever complains of anything?
Second is to rule out a structural heart disease by cardiac ultrasound or ECHO.
If ECHO is normal and there are no symptoms, no treatment is required.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Experiencing PVC's In EKG, Was On Beta Blockers. What Is The Possible Cause ?

Respected Ma m Thanks for your query to us. Isolated VPCs (without other ECG abnormalties) are common not only in kids but in nearly 2/3rd of adult population also. We evaluate only 2 things in such cases 1. Symptoms of the patient 2. Structural heart disease. If the kid has ever lost consciousness or had a blackout or had unexplained fall or a seizure like activity then it is urgent to see the doctor. If she ever complains of anything? Second is to rule out a structural heart disease by cardiac ultrasound or ECHO. If ECHO is normal and there are no symptoms, no treatment is required. Hope this helps. Sincerely Sukhvinder