I recently had a PICC inserted. (Approximately 4 wks ago) During insertion I had some cardiac palpitations. It was pulled back till it stopped & checked by XRAY.It was removed in 8 days. Since insertion I have continued to have heart palpitations. Could the PICC insertion or line caused this? I had a halter monitor for 48 hrs which showed PVC s & PAC s.
During insertion, it can cause ectopic & arrhythmias. But as u told it has been removed, no source now to trigger it. So if still you are having palpitations and ectopic beats, visit your doctor and get done 2D ECHO and necessary tests he might advise after examination. I hope this helps u.