Hi everyone.. I've had my ECG and had to wear one for a week.. it's come back that I have ectopic beats which are apparently harmless! My heart just beats faster and has an extra beat sometimes!!
Is this caused by the anxiety?
And does anyone else have these?
Thanks in advance 🙈
I get them make me feel horrible and sends me into a panic when it happens a get what feels like slow thumps or really fast flutter feeling but ave been told it's all anxiety
I have 3 different heart arrythmias, one of them is PVCS which are ectopic beats coming from the vertical. To answer your question yes, anxiety can increase them as can stress, caffeine, smoking and lack of sleep. They are benign in a healthy heart.
Try not to focus on them or worry about them as they tend to happen more when you do. If they are bothersome you can ask for a low dose beta blockers, it helps.