Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Premature Ventricular Complexes
Mark G. Hoogendijk, Tamás Géczy, Sing‐Chien Yap, Tamás Szili‐Törok
Abstract
Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are the most common ventricular arrhythmia. Despite the high prevalence, the cause of PVCs remains elusive in most patients. A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanism may help to steer future research. This review aims to provide an overview of the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of PVCs and their differentiation.
Topics & Concepts
PathophysiologyMedicineMechanism (biology)CardiologyInternal medicineNeuroscienceBiologyPhilosophyEpistemologyCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiac pacing and defibrillation studies