Premature Cardiac Complexes

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A group of cardiac arrhythmias in which the cardiac contractions are not initiated at the sinoatrial node. They include both atrial and ventricular premature beats, and are also known as extra or ectopic heartbeats. Their frequency is increased in heart diseases.

Synonyms:

Beat, Premature
Beats, Premature
Cardiac Complex, Premature
Complexes, Premature Cardiac
Ectopic Heartbeat
Ectopic Heartbeats
Extrasystole
Extrasystoles
Heartbeat, Ectopic
Heartbeats, Ectopic
Premature Beat
Premature Beats
Premature Cardiac Complex
Premature Cardiac Complexes
Premature Cardiac Complices

Broader Topics:

Arrhythmias, Cardiac

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