Can premature ventricular contractions cause a heart attack?
Ventricular premature beats will not cause myocardial infarction as they arise from different mechanisms and lead to different outcomes. Ventricular premature beats occur due to changes in the ventricular conduction system, causing irregular heartbeats. Myocardial infarction is caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, the formation of plaques, and thromboses, leading to blockage that deprives the heart of oxygen, resulting in ischemia and necrosis, known as myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is a serious condition that requires immediate medical intervention to save the patient's life. Ventricular premature beats can occur due to pathological reasons or can be seen in healthy individuals, and can be managed with medications that regulate the heart rate to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome.