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Ventricular ectopic beats are easily seen on an electrocardiogram

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What is the prognosis for ventricular ectopic beats?

If the person with heart disease is able to find an effective means of controlling ventricular ectopic beats, the outlook is good.


What is bigeminy?

Bigeminy is an abnormal heart rhythm where every other beat is abnormal. This can be an abnormal atrial beat (atrial bigeminy), a beat arising from the AV junction or bundle of His (junctional bigeminy), or a ventricular beat (ventricular bigeminy). The pattern is as such: Normal beat... abnormal beat... normal beat.... abnormal beat... normal beat... abnormal beat... repeat.


How is ventricular fibrillation diagnosed?

When an individual suddenly collapses, the possibility of ventricular fibrillation should be considered immediately.


How is ventricular tachycardia diagnosed?

Diagnosis is easily made with an electrocardiogram


Will the apical beat be shifted in left ventricular hypertrophy?

Yes, in left ventricular hypertrophy, the apical beat may be shifted laterally and inferiorly due to the increase in left ventricular mass and displacement of the apex by the hypertrophied myocardium.


What does it mean to have intermittent high blood pressure nauseau palpitation occasional ventricular ectopic beats and feeling of collapse?

myocardial infarction


Can an ectopic pregnancy be diagnosed by CT scan?

It is not the usual choice. An ultrasound would be the first choice.


Can you still hear the babies heart beat with an ectopic pregnancy?

No you can not


What does the medical abbreviation VPB mean?

Ventricular Premature Beat


What are the risks when having a general anesthetic with ventricular ectopic?

Having a general anesthetic with ventricular ectopic beats can pose several risks, including potential cardiovascular instability during surgery. The ectopic beats may indicate underlying heart conditions, which could be exacerbated by anesthesia and surgical stress. There is also a risk of arrhythmias during the procedure, particularly if the anesthetic affects heart rate or blood pressure. Close monitoring and a thorough preoperative assessment are essential to mitigate these risks.


What does VPB's mean on a holter monitor report?

Ventricular premature beat


When do ectopic pregnancies rupture?

Ectopics can rupture anytime between 4 - 12 weeks, most commonly between weeks 7 - 10. If the ectopic is diagnosed early it can be treated without surgery and without the risk of death. It is essential if you have any symptoms of an ectopic you seek medical advice in the first instance.