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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular electrophysiology2025

Assessment of palpitations in patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions.

Yue Gao, Rui Jiang, Yan Liu, Zi-Xuan Li, Xin-He Xu, Shi-Jie Li, Xian-Jin Li, Bing Han

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Yue GaoGraduate School of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China.ORCID 0009-0004-6495-1259
Rui JiangGraduate School of the Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Yan LiuGraduate School of the Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Zi-Xuan LiGraduate School of the Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Xin-He XuGraduate School of the Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Shi-Jie LiDivision of Cardiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China.
Xian-Jin LiDivision of Cardiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8761-896X
Bing HanGraduate School of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3523-0573

Funding

Xuzhou Medical Leading Talents Project XWRCHT20210032Xuzhou Science and Technology Project KC21155
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Abstract

introductionIn patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), palpitations may not always be directly caused by PVCs, and therefore, it is essential to establish symptom-rhythm correlations to determine the appropriate treatment. This study aims to analyze the palpitations and related factors in patients with frequent PVCs.

methodsThe study enrolled patients with frequent PVCs who were not combined with other arrhythmias or structural heart disease. Through face-to-face consultation, patients were divided into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. For symptomatic patients, the correlation between palpitations and PVC was further evaluated based on the temporal consistency of symptom onset and PVC occurrence. The demographic, clinical, and electrocardiogram features of the patients in each group were compared.

resultsOf the 214 patients enrolled, 124(57.9%) experienced palpitations. Compared to the asymptomatic group, the symptomatic group had a higher proportion of females (63.7% vs. 47.8%; p = .020) and a higher proportion of subjects with anxiety (44.4% vs.14.4%; p = .000). Within the symptomatic patients, 72 (33.60%) who had palpitations that were clearly correlated with PVCs were classified as the PVC-relevant group. In this group, the PVC CI ratios were significantly lower (55% [52% -60%] vs. 62% [55% -67%]; p = .001) and the Post-PVC CI were longer (1170 [1027-1270] vs. 1083 [960-1180] ms; p = .018) than in the PVC-irrelevant group.

conclusionA direct relationship between palpitations and PVCs could be established only in a minority of patients with frequent PVCs. PVCs with a relatively short PVC CI and a long post-PVC CI were more likely to cause palpitations, whereas palpitations lasting only a few seconds were more likely to be directly relevant to PVCs.

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ElectrocardiographyHeart RateVentricular Premature ComplexesAction PotentialsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime Factorsclinical characteristicselectrocardiographic characteristicsfrequent premature ventricular contractionspalpitationssymptom‐rhythm correlations

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PMID39434258
PMCPMC11726996

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