Ectopic Beats
![Fig 13 PVC](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fig-13-PVC.webp)
However, some people may experience symptoms such as:
![heartbeat1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/heartbeat1.gif)
Palpitations or a sensation of skipped beats
![chest 1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chest-1.gif)
Fluttering or pounding sensation in the chest
![difficulty breathing1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/difficulty-breathing1.gif)
Shortness of
breath
![headache1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/headache1.gif)
Dizziness or light-headedness
![sick 1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sick-1.gif)
Fatigue or
weakness
![heartbeat1](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/heartbeat1.gif)
Anxiety or
panic
![Fig 12 Bigeminy PVC Converted](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fig-12-Bigeminy-PVC-Converted.webp)
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Lifestyle Changes
If the PVCs are infrequent and not causing significant symptoms, the first step may be to make lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, reducing stress, and getting enough sleep.
![Fig 15 drugs](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fig-15-drugs.webp)
Medications
If PVCs are occurring more frequently or causing significant symptoms, medication may be prescribed. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and anti-arrhythmic drugs are commonly used to control PVCs.
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![Fig 18 cathlab](https://www.theheart.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fig-18-cathlab.webp)
Catheter Ablation
In patients not tolerating medications or if medications aren’t effective, catheter ablation is recommended. This is a procedure in which a catheter is inserted through a blood vessel and into the heart to locate and destroy the tissue that is causing the PVCs. The success rate of ablation is high reaching 95% depending on PVC location with only very small risks during ablation.
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