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Can pvcs ever lead to cardiac arrest?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: If a PVC hits in the wrong area of rhythym ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation can be induced. It is an infrequent occurrence but is possible.

Dr Shen agreed

Answered 4/20/2017

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Dr. Pareena Bilkoo answered

PVC's: Single and couplet pvcs majority of the time are benign. Cardiac arrest is very unlikely.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2017

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A member asked:

Can pvcs ever lead to cardiac arrest?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Shen agreed

Dr. Pareena Bilkoo answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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