Patient's question:
I have never had any heart problems before, but starting last month, I have always felt palpitations and a racing heart. I went to the hospital for an ECG, and the doctor said I have a condition called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). I would like to ask a few questions: How are PVCs treated? What kind of medication can I take?Doctor's answer:
Atrial premature beats (APBs) are premature ectopic heartbeats. Based on their origin, they can be classified into four types: sinus, atrial, atrioventricular junctional, and ventricular, with ventricular being the most common. At this time, it is still recommended to go to the hospital for further and careful examination to check for any organic heart disease. If there is no organic inflammation and no clinical diagnostic symptoms, medication is not suitable for treatment. Just pay attention to avoiding stimulating beverages like coffee and cola in daily life. With appropriate activities and regular routines, symptoms can be alleviated. If there are clinical diagnostic symptoms but no organic inflammation, beta-blockers, amiodarone, and other medications can be used for treatment. If it involves organic heart disease, it is necessary to be hospitalized for timely treatment.