Irregular heartbeats can feel scary but it is not always a cause for concern. Dr Yaranov explains why it happens and when it ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among asymptomatic patients without a history of CVD, high-grade premature ventricular contractions during the ...

A healthy 33-year-old woman with no cardiac risk factors feels thumps or skipped beats in her chest a few times a day regardless of activity. An event recorder showed premature ventricular ...

In the last few weeks, the Skeptical Cardiologist has had a run on with patients with premature atrial contractions (PACs). I've discussed in detail premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) here and ...

Idiopathic premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) may cause subtle changes in left atrium (LA) structure and function. The authors of an article published in Cardiovascular Innovations and ...

Stress and anxiety can trigger premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), a type of arrhythmia. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can be caused by emotional stress and anxiety, among other ...

Breathing particulate matter (i.e., tiny particles suspended in the air) air pollution may trigger irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in healthy teenagers, according to new research published today ...

Background A young adult female presented with syncope and periodic weakness. A 12-lead electrocardiogram showed frequent premature ventricular contractions and prolonged QU interval. Repetitive runs ...