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Premature Ventricular Complexes (P... Learning Center

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A ventricular ectopic beat (VEB) is an extra heartbeat originating in the lower chamber of the heart. This beat, also called a premature ventricular contraction (PVC), occurs before the beat triggered by the heart's nor...

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Symptoms
Although the origin of a VEB is well documented, the exact cause or causes are not well understood. Some physicians b...
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Causes
Although the origin of a VEB is well documented, the exact cause or causes are not well understood. Some physicians b...
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Tests
Ventricular ectopic beats are easily seen on an electrocardiogram.
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Treatments
If a person is otherwise healthy, the only treatment needed is to decrease stress and limit the use of alcohol and ca...
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Risk Factors
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Complications
In healthy people, VEBs are inconsequential. If the person with heart disease is able to find an effective means of c...
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Prevention
Occasional ventricular ectopic beats in healthy people do not need to be prevented. People with a history of heart di...
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