A Common Cause of Palpitations | Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Triggers & Symptoms

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), discussing their definition, prevalence, and potential triggers. It covers both cardiac and non-cardiac causes, including medications and substances. The tutorial explains the clinical features of PVCs, focusing on ECG findings for diagnosis. Management strategies are discussed, emphasizing the importance of identifying and avoiding triggers. The video also highlights potential complications and the need for further investigation in certain cases.

What are premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and how do they occur?

What are some common triggers and risk factors for having PVCs?

How can PVCs be diagnosed using an ECG?

What are the potential complications of PVCs?

What role do medications and substances play in triggering PVCs?

How can lifestyle modifications help in managing PVCs?

What are the clinical features associated with PVCs?

What are the ECG characteristics of a PVC?

What is the significance of having more than 20% of heartbeats as PVCs?

When should a patient with PVCs be worked up for underlying structural heart disease?