Are you suffering from PVC's or an ectopic heartbeat?

Have you ever felt like your heart skipped a beat? Or perhaps that your heart actually beat an extra beat? Whether it was an isolated incident or has become a regular occurrence, PVC's (premature ventricular contractions -- also know as ventricular premature beat (VPB), ectopic heartbeat, or extrasystole) can be extremely unsettling and downright scary for those who suffer from them.

The good news is that PVC's are almost always harmless. Nevertheless they tend to feel dangerous to those who have them and it can be hard to cope with the cycle of fear, which leads to stress and anxiety, which often then leads to more PVC's.

So while this group may not be a cure for PVC's, I hope that it will be a useful tool for educating each other and learning to cope with this sometimes extremely uncomfortable heart arrythmia.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Welcome! And A Call For Questions...

I'd first like to welcome everyone as we kick off this support group. Everyone is welcome to submit questions and comments. The more who do so, the better for all of us who want to learn how to better manage life with PVC's. Please remember to bookmark this page and come back and visit regularly. And most importantly, don't hesitate to get involved in the discussions!

I want to start by asking you all to post your questions or topic suggestions. What do you want to know about regarding PVC's? Causes? Medication? Stress management? How to cope with symptoms?

Leave a comment here and let us know what you want to know!
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