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Why do drs order stress test for frequent pvcs? what significance does this show for reason of frequent pvcs?

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Ischemia?: I would assume he/she they are looking for ischemic causes for PVCs that could turn into a rythm called ventricular tachycardia secondary to poor circulation in the coronary arteries.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

Why do drs order stress test for frequent pvcs? what significance does this show for reason of frequent pvcs?

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