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===2. Ventricular Premature Complexes (VPCs)===
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===2. [[Ventricular Premature Complexes]] ===
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*An ectopic beat beginning in the ventricles below the AV node and occurring prematurely in relation the the existing cardiac rhythm.
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*Often VPCs are following by a compensatory pause.
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====Causes====
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Significant myocardial damage to the heart or disease in other systems, Drug reactions, Hypoxia, Anaemia, Electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, etc.
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'''ECG Appearance:''' P waves absent from the QRS complexes associated with the VPCs, wide and abnormal QRS complexes
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====Treatment====
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Treatment similar to ventricular tachycardia.
       
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