Editorial commentary: Malignant PVCs: Revising the ‘idiopathic’ label

Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are commonly seen on routine ECGs, telemetry and Holter monitoring. When PVCs cause symptoms of palpitations or fatigue, ablation or medical therapy can be very effective. However, in the absence of symptoms, PVCs are frequently dismissed by healthcare providers without further evaluation. In the past few decades, our understanding has progressed to identify that PVCs may result in significant morbidity beyond symptoms. In this issue of Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, Drs.
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research