Premature Contractions ‒ PACs and PVCs - American Heart …
Sep 24, 2024 · Premature beats that start in your heart’s upper chambers are premature atrial contractions, or PACs. Those that start in the lower chambers are premature ventricular …
Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)
Apr 4, 2025 · Daily symptoms of PAC/PVC that are unable to be controlled adequately with medications without experiencing side effects. Currently trying metoprolol, but dose high …
Medications for Arrhythmia | American Heart Association
Oct 24, 2024 · When taken exactly as prescribed, medications can do wonders. They can help prevent heart attack and stroke. They can also prevent complications and slow the …
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Sep 12, 2025 · I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and premature ventricular contractions after the birth of my first child 2.5 years ago. My EF was 21% before my doctors …
Types of Arrhythmia in Children | American Heart Association
Sep 25, 2024 · Premature beats that start in the heart’s upper chambers (atria) are called premature atrial contractions, or PACs. Premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, start in …
PACs - supportnetwork.heart.org
May 4, 2025 · High amount of PVCs and PACs - new to group Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorders)LindyLouSeptember 12, 2024 at 1:56 AM Number of Views 62 Number of Upvotes 0 …
Cardiac Event Recorder - American Heart Association
Oct 10, 2024 · A cardiac event recorder is a portable device that you wear or carry to record your heart’s electrical activity (ECG) as you go about your normal activities. There are multiple …
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Dec 17, 2025 · Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke. Also learn about cardiovascular conditions, ECC and …
Cardioversion - American Heart Association
Oct 29, 2024 · If your heart has an irregular (uneven) beat or is beating too fast, cardioversion is a way to restore a regular rhythm. Watch an animation of arrhythmias. There are two kinds of …
Bradycardia: Slow Heart Rate - American Heart Association
Sep 25, 2024 · The American Heart Association defines bradycardia as the medical term for a heart rate that's too slow. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of bradycardia.