WHAT IS A PVC?

Updated 2/25

The image below, demonstrates chest pain brought
 on by stress. Mrs. K has an overly demanding boss.
 Not only is she experiencing chest pain related to stress,
 but her heart is having PVC's ( premature ventricular 
contractions), as reflected in the EKG.

A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction.

Typically, the ventricle contracts prematurely 

and the QRS is wider than normal. 

Heart disease may or may not be present. Anxiety/stress
are known causes. Other causes include:- 

Myocardial infarction, Amphetamines, Cocaine,

Caffeine and over-exhaustion. Treatment is

directed at the cause.Learn more:Chest pain and the EKG