Fluctuations in premature ventricular contraction burden can affect medical assessment and management

Frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can cause disabling symptoms and decrease left ventricular ejection fraction. PVC burden, typically quantified by a 24-hour monitor, is one of the factors that determines the clinical management of PVCs.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 16, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andin H. Mullis, Karam Ayoub, Jignesh Shah, Muhammad Butt, John Suffredini, Melissa Czarapata, Brian Delisle, Gbolahan O. Ogunbayo, Yousef Darrat, Claude S. Elayi Source Type: research