ectopic heartbeats

What Is A Ventricular Ectopic Beat?

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What Is A Ventricular Ectopic Beat? What are ventricular ectopics? Almost all of us will experience ventricular ectopic beats (also known as premature ventricular contractions or PVCs) at some point in our lives. As the name implies these are extra beats of the heart which originate in the bottom chambers of the heart (the ventricles).

Is Ventricular Ectopy Dangerous?

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Is Ventricular Ectopy Dangerous? Are they dangerous? If, like most people, you have a structurally normal heart, ventricular ectopics are almost always benign and don’t require any treatment, unless they are causing symptoms. When should I be worried about ectopic beats? Like most causes of palpitations, ectopic beats are usually harmless and do not mean