It depends.: Most ventricular premature beats (vpbs) do not require treatment. Runs of vpbs such as ventricular tachycardia are potentially serious and may require medications or ablation or an implanted defibrillator. A careful evaluation is essential in order to know what if any treatment is appropriate.
Answered 11/6/2015
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Life style betablock: Lifestyle changes. Eliminating common PVC triggers — such as caffeine or tobacco — can decrease the frequency and severity of your symptoms. Medications. Beta blockers — which are often used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease — can suppress premature contractions. Other medications, such as calcium channel blockers, or anti-arrhythmic drugsmay be used if interfering with heart function.
Answered 6/25/2014
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