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General Slang
PVC
PEE-VEE-SEE · noun · informal
Premature ventricular contraction; an early extra heartbeat.
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An extra heartbeat originating in the ventricles that occurs earlier than expected, felt as a skipped beat.
“Frequent PVCs on the strip.”
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PVC In A Sentence
Frequent PVCs on the strip.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'premature ventricular contraction.'
People Also Ask
What is a PVC in cardiology?
A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction, an extra heartbeat from the ventricles that comes earlier than expected.
What does a PVC feel like?
It is often felt as a skipped or extra beat, or a flutter in the chest.
Are PVCs serious?
Occasional PVCs are common and often harmless, but frequent ones can warrant evaluation depending on context.
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