Cynthia, I was diagnosed with an irregular heart beats (PVCs)(Early beats) about the same time at PD Dx. They claim no relationship, but sometimes I wonder. Or did something like stress cause both things around the same time? Terry ---------- > From: Shook, Cynthia (CR) <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: vascular parkinsonism > Date: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 12:40 PM > > Does anyone KNOW if the heart CAN be affected by PD? > I would be interested in the groups opinion on this one also. My grandmother is complaining of chest pains but all tests have proven negative as far as heart problems. Cindy