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  1. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · PVCs are extra heartbeats that can make the heart beat out of rhythm. They are very common and may not be a concern. Learn when treatment is needed.

  2. Premature Ventricular Contractions: Symptoms, Cause, Treatment

    Dec 25, 2023 · What Are Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)? If your heart feels out of rhythm or “flutters,” especially when you're anxious or stressed, it could be caused by …

  3. Premature ventricular contraction - Wikipedia

    Most commonly in healthy hearts PVCs occur near right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a common event where the heartbeat is initiated by …

  4. Premature Ventricular Complex - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Feb 16, 2025 · Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), or premature ventricular contractions, are ectopic heartbeats originating from the ventricles. Common across diverse populations, …

  5. Premature Contractions ‒ PACs and PVCs - American Heart Association

    Sep 24, 2024 · Premature beats that start in your heart’s upper chambers are premature atrial contractions, or PACs. Those that start in the lower chambers are premature ventricular …

  6. When Are PVCs More Than Just a Heartbeat Quirk? - Verywell …

    Oct 28, 2025 · Most premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are harmless, but learn when to worry about PVCs and when to seek medical advice.

  7. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) - MedicineNet

    Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are premature, extra or irregular heartbeats that originate from the heart ventricles and disrupt heart rhythm. Explore causes such as heart …

  8. Premature Ventricular Contraction | Fact Sheets | Yale Medicine

    During a premature ventricular contraction, an abnormal electrical signal that originates in one of the heart’s lower chambers occurs after a normal heartbeat but before the next one. This …

  9. Understanding Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)

    Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are a type of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). They are commonly found in people of all ages. Your heart has 4 chambers: 2 upper atria and 2 …

  10. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) - Cleveland Clinic

    Jul 29, 2022 · Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are a type of irregular heartbeat. They occur when the electrical signal to start your heartbeat comes from your lower heart chambers.