Ventricular Premature Complexes

Overview

A type of cardiac arrhythmia with premature contractions of the HEART VENTRICLES. It is characterized by the premature QRS complex on ECG that is of abnormal shape and great duration (generally >129 msec). It is the most common form of all cardiac arrhythmias. Premature ventricular complexes have no clinical significance except in concurrence with heart diseases.

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Quick facts about Ventricular Premature Complexes

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.280.067.325.500|C14.280.123.375.500|C23.550.073.325.800

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