Premature ventricular contraction
Also called: PVC and extrasystole
Extra, abnormal heartbeats that begin in one of the heart's two lower chambers.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) occur in most people at some point. Causes may include certain medications, alcohol, some illegal drugs, caffeine, tobacco, exercise, or anxiety.
PVCs often cause no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they feel like a flip-flop or skipped-beat sensation in the chest.
Most people with isolated PVCs and an otherwise normal heart don't need treatment. PVCs occurring continuously for longer than 30 seconds is a potentially serious cardiac condition known as ventricular tachycardia.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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