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