Frontiers in Physiology (May 2020)

Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Premature Ventricular Complexes

  • Mark G. Hoogendijk,
  • Tamás Géczy,
  • Sing-Chien Yap,
  • Tamas Szili-Torok

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00406
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are the most common ventricular arrhythmia. Despite the high prevalence, the cause of PVCs remains elusive in most patients. A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanism may help to steer future research. This review aims to provide an overview of the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of PVCs and their differentiation.

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