Ectopic Beats: How Many Count?
Premature atrial and ventricular contractions, or ectopic beats, are frequently detected on routine electrocardiogram monitoring. They are often considered to be benign with no pathological significance; however, the literature suggests that higher ectopic burdens may have clinical importance. This...
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| description | Premature atrial and ventricular contractions, or ectopic beats, are frequently detected on routine electrocardiogram monitoring. They are often considered to be benign with no pathological significance; however, the literature suggests that higher ectopic burdens may have clinical importance. This paper reviews the current literature and provides the treating physician with an understanding of when ectopic beats should be deemed significant and when treatment may be appropriate. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-edd84759598647bb8cb724d12fe8d68f2022-12-21T18:55:04ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal Cardiology2054-31742017-10-01518892Ectopic Beats: How Many Count?Rupert FG Simpson0Jessica Langtree1Andrew RJ Mitchell2King’s College Hospital, London, UKJersey General Hospital, Jersey, UKJersey General Hospital, Jersey, UKPremature atrial and ventricular contractions, or ectopic beats, are frequently detected on routine electrocardiogram monitoring. They are often considered to be benign with no pathological significance; however, the literature suggests that higher ectopic burdens may have clinical importance. This paper reviews the current literature and provides the treating physician with an understanding of when ectopic beats should be deemed significant and when treatment may be appropriate.https://www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/article/ectopic-beats-how-many-count/Premature atrial complex (PAC)premature ventricular complex (PVC)ectopyectopic beatstrokeatrial fibrillation (AF) |
| spellingShingle | Rupert FG Simpson Jessica Langtree Andrew RJ Mitchell Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? European Medical Journal Cardiology Premature atrial complex (PAC) premature ventricular complex (PVC) ectopy ectopic beat stroke atrial fibrillation (AF) |
| title | Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? |
| title_full | Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? |
| title_fullStr | Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? |
| title_short | Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? |
| title_sort | ectopic beats how many count |
| topic | Premature atrial complex (PAC) premature ventricular complex (PVC) ectopy ectopic beat stroke atrial fibrillation (AF) |
| url | https://www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/article/ectopic-beats-how-many-count/ |
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