MedPage Today

Premature Atrial Contractions: Benign or Malignant?

In the last few weeks, the Skeptical Cardiologist has had a run on with patients with premature atrial contractions (PACs). I've discussed in detail premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) here and ...
Medscape

Premature Atrial Contraction Count Improves AF Risk Model

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Knowing the number of hourly premature atrial contractions (PACs) a patient has is as good as the Framingham atrial fibrillation (AF) risk algorithm in predicting five- to 15-year ...

Is a sudden "thump" in your heart dangerous? The truth about premature contractions that even healthy people experience

Hello everyone, good morning, good afternoon, or good evening. I am Dr. Penguin 🐧When you are lying in bed looking at your ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What’s the difference between A-fib and premature ventricular contractions?

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...
Healio

No increase in atrial arrhythmias, more activity, less sleep with coffee consumption

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Healthy adults experienced no increase in atrial arrythmias and less supraventricular tachycardia on days they ...