[dr461]

Does anyone else find that their ectopic beats change with the position that you're in? I, personally find that when I am lying down, the PVCs virtually disappear. When I am sitting, skipping is the rule of the day, and when moving around or exercising, they disappear again. And, NO, it isn't the increased heart rate making them appear less frequent--cardiograms, and holters have shown this exact behavior. Just asking.

[Miss Elizabeth]

I find that a reclining position is harder for me to tolerate when I am feeling the arrhythmias. I am more comfortable sitting up or standing.

[DaniRae]

I have noticed that happens sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes if I change my position. Its so strange lol

[dr461]

Originally Posted by DaniRae

I have noticed that happens sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes if I change my position. Its so strange lol

Yes, it is strange, but then again, the whole process of having PVCs is strange. My doctor was explaining that it is actually normal in a structurally healthy heart, with no disease factors. He said it is nature's way of compensating for electrical irregularities that we have in our hearts--that the SA node doesn't handle all of the firing impulses, so the ventricular nodes do so. His feeling is that it is a normal phenomenon, absent of anything irregular showing up on a holter, echocardiogram, or stress test.

[mairegra]

Yes, changing positions can sometimes start and sometimes stop them.

[Susie]

The docs call those "Positional PVC's" I notice mine more when I lay on my left side or slouch in a chair, especially if I have just eaten or had water. It stinks.

[Katie]

Second that Susie. Lying on the left side starts ALOT of irregular beats for many people supposedly because of the scrunched up organs and more so if you just ate. I sometimes get them if I bend over too. Mine are worse lying down sometimes I sleep upright.