Inhaled cannabis use was associated with a reduction in daily cardiac ectopy, driven primarily by fewer premature atrial contractions.

In the last few weeks, the Skeptical Cardiologist has had a run on with patients with premature atrial contractions (PACs). I've discussed in detail premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) here and ...

Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It happens when the heartbeat begins in the lower, rather than the upper, heart chambers. This creates an ...

A novel trial using real-time monitoring found that drinking coffee did not increase atrial arrhythmias but was associated with more premature ventricular contractions. There was no increase in ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

Stress and anxiety can trigger premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), a type of arrhythmia. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can be caused by emotional stress and anxiety, among other ...