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Premature ventricular contraction is a form of irregular heartbeat in which the ventricle contracts prematurely. This results in a "skipped beat" followed by a stronger beat. PVCs are also called heart palpitations (although there are many other forms of arrhythmia). The depolarization begins in the ventricle instead of the usual place, i.e. the sinus node.
PVCs may be a sign of a heart condition but they can also occur in otherwise healthy athletes (e.g. in the days following a major effort such as a marathon).
In healthy individuals, PVCs can often be resolved with continuous rehydration and by reinstating the balance of magnesium, calcium and potassium within the body.
Possible triggers
- Anxiety/Stress,
- Chocolate,
- Caffeine,
- Dehydration,
- Lack of sleep/exhaution,
- Exercise,
- Calcium/magnesium imbalance,
- MSG - Monosodium Glutamate,
- Tight Constricting Clothing,
- Large Meals,
- Over the Counter Allergy/Cold Medications,
- Drinking - Alcohol,
- Thinking about PVCs,
- Low copper,
- Hormonal imbalance such as low estrogen.
Possible remedies
- Avoid triggers,
- Magnesium supplements (magnesium citrate, orate, others?),
- Calcium supplements (citrate, other types?),
- [[Hawthorn extract (how much?),
- CoQ10 (how much?),
- Fish oil,
- Potassium citrate,
- Exercise,
- Aerobic exercises,
- Deep breathing,
- Hands in ice water,
- Coughing (while holding breath),
- Losing weight,
- Good support group -http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PeoplewithPVCs/,
- Moving around / Physical activity,
- Beta blockers (Ideral, propranolol, atenolol, toprol xl),
- Maalox,
- Xanax,
- Kava,
- Burping
See also
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