View source for Ventricular Premature Complexes

(VPCs)
*An ectopic beat beginning in the ventricles below the AV node and occurring prematurely in relation the the existing cardiac rhythm.

*Often VPCs are following by a compensatory pause.


====Causes====
Significant myocardial damage to the heart or disease in other systems, Drug reactions, Hypoxia, Anaemia, Electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, etc.


'''ECG Appearance:''' P waves absent from the QRS complexes associated with the VPCs, wide and abnormal QRS complexes


====Treatment====

Treatment similar to ventricular tachycardia.
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