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Ectopic heartbeat

From DrKoop's partner site on heart disease, MyHeartCentral.com
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Heart, front view
Heart, front view
Heart, section through the middle
Alternative Names

PVB (premature ventricular beat); Premature contraction; Premature beats; PVC (premature ventricular contraction); Extrasystole


Prevention

Moderation in caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco use may reduce the risk of ectopic heartbeats in some people. Exercise often helps persons who lead a sedentary lifestyle.


Review Date: 05/31/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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