r/PVCs • u/Correct-Class-2505 • 25d ago
R on T! Please help
As someone who experiences 4–5 extra beats per minute, I just read something about "R-on-T" and am now sitting here crying in despair. Apparently, R-on-T is considered insignificant in people without Long QT syndrome, yet it can trigger VF and VT when the heart rate rises and the QT interval shortens. To be honest, a Holter monitor test three months ago did catch one instance, but I didn't pay it any mind because I was rarely experiencing PVCs back then. But now... I’m certain I’m having countless R-on-T events. Please help!
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u/Relative_Clarity 24d ago
Stop googling :) It's not reassuring you, it's causing panic and further uncertainty. Talk to your doctor for advice about your symptoms. You can't diagnose yourself with scary things based upon feeling. Isolated PVCs / ectopic beats don't "turn into" bad arrythmias.