I have recently received the results of a 48 hour monitor to try to catch some episodes of fast heart rate and extra beats.
In the report from the cardiologist it mentions 59 VE's over the 48 hours. However there was one "ventricular triplet" which caused a skipped beat sensation but as an isolated finding no concern has been expressed by the cardiologist in the letter to my GP (which I was sent a copy of).
It also mentions I have MVP which he remarks may make me more prone to ventricular extrasystoles?
What is a ventricular triplet? Is it 3 ventricular extrasystoles in a row? I don't even really know what a ventricular extrasystole is anyway!!!
I am hoping there is nothing of concern here because I have just had to stop myself asking Dr Google because suddenly the language became very medical stating 3 ventricular extrasystoles in a row was infact ventricular tachycardia which can lead to ventricular fibrillation (of which i have no knowledge
) and Sudden Death kept popping up alongside ventricular triplets, and that doesn't sound very nice! :'(
Any light that can be shed on this would be so very much appreciated as I do feel a bit worried now.