Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

In-Depth

  • Symptoms

  • Tachycardia Tachycardia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a rapid heartbeat.
  • Tests and diagnosis

  • Electrocardiogram Electrocardiogram — Overview covers definition and results of this test to monitor your heartbeat.
  • Holter monitor Holter monitor — Overview covers what to expect during this test of your heart rhythm.
  • Causes

  • Coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this serious heart condition.
  • Myocarditis Myocarditis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this swelling of the heart muscle.
  • Congenital heart defects in children Congenital heart defects — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatments of heart defects.
  • Heart disease Heart disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention of heart disease.
  • Complications

  • Sudden cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac arrest — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this medical emergency.

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