Ventricular Premature Complexes

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.

Also Known As:

Premature Ventricular Contraction; Ventricular Extrasystoles; Premature Ventricular Complex; Ventricular Premature Complex; Ectopic Beat, Ventricular; Ectopic Beats, Ventricular; Premature Ventricular Beat; Ventricular Beat, Premature; Ventricular Beats, Premature; Ventricular Complex, Premature; Ventricular Contraction, Premature; Ventricular Contractions, Premature; Ventricular Ectopic Beat; Ventricular Extrasystole; Extrasystole, Ventricular; Premature Ventricular Beats; Premature Ventricular Contractions; Ventricular Ectopic Beats

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Heart Diseases: 26014
  - Cardiac Arrhythmias: 20790
    - Premature Cardiac Complexes: 1043
      - Ventricular Premature Complexes: 2269
  - Cardiac Conduction System Disease: 93
    - Premature Cardiac Complexes: 1043
      - Ventricular Premature Complexes: 2269
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10023
  - Cardiac Arrhythmias: 20790
    - Premature Cardiac Complexes: 1043
      - Ventricular Premature Complexes: 2269

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