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Does premature ventricular contractions shorten life expectancy? if heart is healthy and no family history of heart disease, should it be a concern?
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PVC: Depends on frequency of PVCs. If greater than 20% on Holter can increase risk of heart failure. Otherwise no
Answered 7/9/2018
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