Patient's question:
I went to the hospital two days ago for a 24-hour electrocardiogram check-up. Then the doctor said I have premature ventricular contractions. I am worried that this condition will worsen and affect my life, so I wanted to ask you, what should I do if there are premature ventricular contractions in a 24-hour electrocardiogram?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent frequent ventricular premature beats can cause abnormal symptoms such as chest tightness and palpitations in patients. If these episodes recur frequently, they may lead to the risk of another cardiac arrest. Therefore, early treatment is necessary to prevent the condition from worsening. A commonly used treatment method involves administering antiarrhythmic drugs to regulate the heart rhythm, while also complementing it with medications that promote blood supply to the heart for symptomatic treatment.