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Can mulitfocal pvcs lead to cardiac arrest?

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Usually not: However, they can be sign of cardiac irritability which can lead to more serious arrhythmias. This could theoretically lead to a cardiac arrest, but again the risk is low.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

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.

Answered 10/30/2019

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