Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Premature Ventricular Contractions: A Stepwise Approach Based on the Site of Origin
Daniele Muser, Massimo Tritto, Marco Valerio Mariani, Antonio Di Monaco, Paolo Compagnucci, Michele Accogli, Roberto De Ponti, Fabrizio Guarracini
Abstract
Premature ventricular contractions in the absence of structural heart disease are among the most common arrhythmias in clinical practice, with well-defined sites of origin in the right and left ventricle. In this review, starting from the electrocardiographic localization of premature ventricular contractions, we investigated the mechanisms, prevalence in the general population, diagnostic work-up, prognosis and treatment of premature ventricular contractions, according to current scientific evidence.
Topics & Concepts
VentricleMedicineCardiologyInternal medicineHeart diseasePopulationPremature atrial contractionEnvironmental healthAtrial fibrillationCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac pacing and defibrillation studies