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1. Ectopic heartbeat
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Ectopic heartbeat is an irregularity of the heart rate and heart rhythm involving extra or skipped heartbeats.• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Ventricular Ectopic Beats
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A ventricular ectopic beat (VEB) is an extra heartbeat originating in the lower chamber of the heart. This beat, also called a premature ventricular contraction (PVC), occurs before the beat triggered by the heart's normal function.• Author: Dorothy Elinor Stonely Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Palpitations -- Information from Health A to Z
Some arrhythmias are harmless, while others, such as ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and ventricular standstill, can be fatal. After a premature heartbeat, the heart rests for an instant then beats with extra force, making the... http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/palpitations.jsp
4. Palpitations -- EMedicineHealth Consumer Information
Palpitations are noticeable heartbeats that a person senses without intending to, usually because the beats are fast or irregular. Palpitations are noticeable heartbeats that a person senses without intending to, usually because the beats are... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11139-1.asp
5. palpitations -- University of Michigan Health System
You may have an ultrasound test of the heart called an echocardiogram or an exercise stress test to see if heart problems are causing the palpitations. You may feel that your heart is beating harder or faster than usual or that it is skipping a... http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_hrtpalps_car.htm |
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