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Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)

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greenacrylicpaint · 14/02/2023 12:15

had a routine ecg that showed Premature Atrial Contractions.

only 2 normal heartbeats show in a 90sec reading.

after googeling I have all the symptoms Grin

obvs I will see cardiology. but want to hear what to expect.

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greenacrylicpaint · 14/02/2023 12:20

holter (24h ecg) & stress test are mentioned in the letter.
is the stress test sonething like running on the treadmill until you puke?

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BobaTea · 14/02/2023 18:26

@greenacrylicpaint , how frequent are your palpitations?

Stress test is running on a treadmill until you reach your maximum heart rate.

greenacrylicpaint · 14/02/2023 18:33

tbh I don't know.

I have no symptoms, it was picked up on a routine short ecg.
my resting heart rate is very low though according to my smart watch.

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