Patient's question:
Recently, my father-in-law has been complaining about a fast heartbeat and sometimes some chest tightness, but no other symptoms. He went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and was told he has premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). The doctor didn't specify any treatment but advised him to rest. However, since it's a small hospital, I'm not entirely. I want to know if premature ventricular contractions need to be treated?Doctor's answer:
There are several causes of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which are generally divided into physiological PVCs and pathological PVCs. If it is a physiological PVC, proper rest and lifestyle adjustments are usually sufficient. If it is a pathological PVC, such as one caused by organic heart disease, timely treatment is necessary. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for further examination. If the PVC is pathological, it is important to determine the specific type of heart disease causing it to select the appropriate treatment.