A colleague recently asked me how I would approach an asymptomatic young patient with thousands of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs). She said, "I used to think I knew how to treat PVCs, but ...

Most of the time, you're probably not paying any attention to your heartbeat. Sure, you know that your heart is constantly pumping blood throughout your body. You may even track heart rate, along with ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

In most cases, you can exercise at full capacity if you only sometimes experience PVCs. You may need to reduce the intensity if you often experience PVCs or have an underlying heart condition.

People who experience high-grade premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) during the recovery period following exercise may be a higher risk for later cardiovascular mortality, a new study suggests.

Many people have an irregular heartbeat at some point in their lives. It could happen for many reasons. Most of the time, it isn't a cause for concern. But there are red flags that you should talk ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I’m a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a heart attack or stroke? -- B.G. ANSWER: Palpitations ...

Dear Doctor: About 15 years ago, while giving blood, I was advised of an irregularity, which my doctor confirmed after an EKG, known as premature ventricular contractions. He told me not to worry, and ...