Premature Ventricular Complex

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (18 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

24

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

16 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), or premature ventricular contractions, are ectopic heartbeats originating from the ventricles. Common across diverse populations, they may occur in patients with or without preexisting cardiac conditions. While often benign and asymptomatic, frequent PVCs can cause symptoms, eg, palpitations, dizziness, or fatigue, and may lead to progressive left ventricular dysfunction, which can be reversed with treatment such as catheter ablation.

PVCs exhibit variable morphology depending on their origin, structural heart conditions, or antiarrhythmic drugs. Diagnosed primarily via 12-lead electrocardiogram, they present as prolonged QRS complexes and may be classified by coupling intervals, QRS duration, morphology, or patterns (eg, bigeminy, trigeminy, or runs of ventricular tachycardia). Evaluation includes history, electrocardiogram, Holter monitoring, and imaging to rule out structural heart disease. Symptomatic or frequent PVCs and PVC-induced cardiomyopathy typically warrant treatment, ranging from medications to catheter ablation for refractory cases. Addressing underlying triggers like electrolyte imbalances and minimizing stimulants can also help manage PVCs. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in recognizing PVCs, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional management approach to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiologies of premature ventricular complexes.

  • Determine the appropriate evaluation of premature ventricular complexes.

  • Implement the recommended management for premature ventricular complexes.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes in patients with premature ventricular complexes.

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Method of Participation and Credit

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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