Ectopic heart beats

Same here - prescribed a low dose of bisoprolol which has helped calm the ectopic beats. But I do find that I get breathless when walking up hills now which may be due to the bisoprolol slowing down my heart rate.

I had an ECG last December (routine check-up) which showed ectopic beats. I only drink decaffeinated tea & coffee anyway, hardly ever drink, don't smoke, but do like spicy foods. I've been on Bisoprolol for almost 5 years

My family member has this. He drinks a lot of coffee which evidently isn’t helpful

I used to have these decades ago and was told they are harmless. It was very frightening though - felt like my heart would skip a beat then really wanted my attention. These would happen more often during periods of high stress. They said one of my valves was "squeaky". (?)

I have them too. They have been getting more frequent during a recent period of stress and I have a Mitral valve issue (not really sure what it was always called a murmur now its something else. No one seems to bother me about it.

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Ive just been diagnosed with eptopic heartbeat today by gp had ecg yesterday after a few weeks of heart monitor showing irregular after being put on Blood Pressure Tablets.
He showed me the results of ecg im quite normal to start with then the beats hit top of graph.
Blood test to check on salts in my body which can cause this, I honestly cant remember if its too much salt or body too low can cause Eptopic Beats.
Im very careful with salt intake but i do drink a lot of coffee,
ECG results sent to Cardiologists at the Hospital to decide if they want to investigate.
No meds prescribed today.
Glad i found this thread im quite worried as he didnt say eptopic is common and dont worry.

I've just had the results of a 24 hour ECG that revealed "multiple ectopic beats". The GP patiently explained to me that it is nothing to worry about (in my case) as I am unaware of them, but to be aware of my caffeine intake, avoid stress and stimulants (what?! 😁). And drink enough water.

I'll watch the Gupta YouTube videos too, thank you.

Thanks sarnie. I'll check out those tutorials.
Noted, foxie - I know I don't drink enough water, so that's an easy one to try and correct.

Dehydration is also a cause of ectopics as well as other arrhythmias as it interferes with the balance of your electrolytes.

Thank you

After years of asking I finally got a cardiologist to admit that there is a link between the digestive and cardiovascular systems.
The vagus nerve can have an effect on the heart. Dr Sanjay Gupta is a cardiologist in York. He has short tutorials on You Tube on everything to do with the heart. Have a look at ectopic heartbeats. He explains everything in easy to understand terms.
I have learnt through trial and error not to eat big meals. I eat little and often and not after 8pm. Spicy, fatty foods are best left alone too. Keeping a food diary helped me to identify foods that irritated my digestion and heart. If you are concerned in any way have a chat with your GP. Maybe you could have a 24/48 hour tape fitted if you haven't recently had one to see what is going on. Good luck.

“Ectopic heartbeats are common, usually harmless, extra or early beats that feel like a skipped or fluttering heart, often triggered by stress, caffeine, alcohol, or fatigue. They rarely damage the heart and often need no treatment, notes the British Heart Foundation. Seek medical advice if symptoms are frequent; call 999 if accompanied by chest pain, severe breathlessness, or fainting. “

Googled it for you OP.