Monday, September 5, 2011

Emedinews: Dr Good Dr Bad: An asymptomatic patient with no obvious underlying cardiac disease shows ventricular premature contractions (VPCs).

Situation: An asymptomatic patient with no obvious underlying cardiac disease shows ventricular premature contractions (VPCs).
Dr Bad: Anti-arrhythmics should be given.
Dr Good: No treatment is needed.
Lesson: In the absence of cardiac disease, isolated asymptomatic VPCs regardless of configuration and frequency need no treatment.

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