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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018879
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018879
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Ventricular Premature Complexes

Definitions
A type of cardiac arrhythmia with premature contractions of the HEART VENTRICLES. It is characterized by the premature QRS complex on ECG that is of abnormal shape and great duration (generally >129 msec). It is the most common form of all cardiac arrhythmias. Premature ventricular complexes have no clinical significance except in concurrence with heart diseases.
Synonyms
Ectopic Beats, Ventricular
Ventricular Extrasystole
Ventricular Extrasystoles
Premature Ventricular Complex
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Ventricular Complex, Premature
Ventricular Contraction, Premature
Ectopic Beat, Ventricular
Ventricular Ectopic Beat
Ventricular Beat, Premature
Premature Ventricular Contractions
Premature Ventricular Beat
Ventricular Premature Complex
Ventricular Beats, Premature
Ventricular Ectopic Beats
Premature Ventricular Beats
Ventricular Contractions, Premature
Extrasystole, Ventricular
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