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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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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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