Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Premature Ventricular Contractions: A Stepwise Approach Based on the Site of Origin

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.

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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are common arrhythmias in clinical practice, with well-defined sites of origin in the ventricles. This review discusses the mechanisms, prevalence, diagnostic work-up, prognosis, and treatment of PVCs based on current scientific evidence.