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Atrial Premature Complexes
Atrial ectopic beats (AEB) refers to a contraction of the upper heart chamber which occurs before it would be expected. Atrial ectopic beats are also known as premature atrial beats, premature atrial complex (PAC), or a...
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Symptoms
If a person is aware of the event, the first symptom of AEB is usually a feeling that the heart has skipped or missed a...
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Causes
If a person is aware of the event, the first symptom of AEB is usually a feeling that the heart has skipped or missed a...
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Tests
An atrial ectopic beat will show up on the ECG as a P wave that occurs closer than usual to the preceding T wave. Diagn...
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Treatments
Atrial ectopic beats do not usually require treatment. If treatment is necessary because the beats occur frequently and...
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propranolol
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caffeine
Smoking
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Complications
If they increase in frequency, they can lead to atrial tachycardia or fibrillation and to a decrease in cardiac output....
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AEB cannot usually be prevented. Aggravating factors can be addressed, like excessive stimulants, and uncontrolled pulm...
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