Treatments. In most cases, doctors do not treat an ectopic heartbeat. Typically, it will go away with no intervention. However, if symptoms do not go away on their own, a doctor is likely to want to explore the underlying condition.

How many ectopic beats a day are normal?

Previous studies suggest that up to 100 ventricular ectopic beats in a 24-hour period (24-hour Holter monitor) are within normal limits.

Why do I always have ectopic heartbeats?

Ectopic beats may be caused or made worse by smoking, alcohol use, caffeine, stimulant medicines, and some street drugs. Ectopic heartbeats are rare in children without heart disease that was present at birth (congenital). Most extra heartbeats in children are PACs. These are often benign.