How to treat premature ventricular contractions?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 15, 2024
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Ventricular premature beats require an electrocardiogram to determine the frequency and nature of the premature beats, and a comprehensive judgment is made in conjunction with the medical history.

Ventricular premature beats can be seen in the normal population, and in some cases, they occur in individuals with unstable autonomic nerve function. This group of people does not need drug treatment. Paying attention to rest, engaging in appropriate exercise, and regulating the autonomic nerves can make the premature beats disappear.

In patients with organic heart disease who experience frequent premature beats, it is necessary to choose antiarrhythmic drugs for adjustment and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are a relatively common type of cardiac arrhythmia clinically. If the PVCs are occasional, it is possible to become pregnant and have children. However, during pregnancy, the cardiac workload for women increases, which can exacerbate symptoms. It is recommended that, before attempting to conceive, if premature ventricular contractions or other cardiac diseases are diagnosed, it is best to address these issues promptly. Priority should be given to the patient's safety, taking appropriate measures before planning for pregnancy. Additionally, women should have regular prenatal check-ups at the hospital during pregnancy to monitor their health and the development of the fetus.

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Are atrial premature beats and ventricular premature beats serious?

Atrial premature beats and ventricular premature beats are very common types of arrhythmia in our daily life. Generally, most atrial premature beats and ventricular premature beats are not serious, do not involve organic heart disease, and usually do not cause symptoms. The occurrence of these atrial and ventricular premature beats is often related to factors such as staying up late, fatigue, anxiety, drinking strong tea, or coffee. If the cardiac ultrasound and blood tests for thyroid function are normal, then these premature beats are not serious and will not affect health. Generally, no special treatment is needed and there is no need for concern.

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Is ventricular premature beat intercalary serious?

Whether ventricular premature beats are serious depends on the cause of the ventricular premature beats. From a medical perspective, physiological ventricular premature beats are generally not serious and do not greatly affect health or endanger life. Physiological ventricular premature beats are often related to emotional stress, staying up late, and poor lifestyle habits such as drinking strong tea or coffee. Pathological ventricular premature beats, on the other hand, are often more serious, such as those caused by cardiomyopathy. These ventricular premature beats can potentially trigger ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation, seriously endangering the patient's life. Pathological ventricular premature beats require active interventional treatment to prevent the premature beats from worsening and causing unexpected events.

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Can you exercise with premature ventricular contractions?

Can individuals with ventricular premature beats exercise? It is necessary to undergo an electrocardiogram and determine the cause of the ventricular premature beats. Patients with frequent ventricular premature beats due to coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, or viral myocarditis, especially those with heart failure, should not participate in exercise and need prolonged rest. Increased physical activity could exacerbate the heart's burden and worsen premature beats. For ventricular premature beats caused by physiological reasons, it is advised to engage in more aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise can enhance the heart's contractility and conductivity, which has a beneficial effect on improving this type of premature beat.

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How to exercise to recover from premature ventricular contractions?

For ventricular premature beats exercise, it should be judged based on whether there is structural heart disease. Firstly, for those with structural heart disease, such as dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular heart disease, the exercise should be based on the patient's physical tolerance. Engage in exercises that are not physically demanding, such as jogging, practicing Tai Chi, and park walking, taking not feeling fatigue or experiencing symptoms of breathlessness as references. Secondly, for those without structural heart disease, ventricular premature beats without structural heart disease or other diseases, such as pneumonic heart disease, these ventricular premature beats are often functional. Daily exercise generally has no apparent restrictions; activities such as running, playing ball, or swimming are all permissible.