Arrhythmias - Ventricular Ectopics

Question 1

What is a Ventricular Ectopic?

Answer 1

Premature ventricular beats caused by random electrical discharges from outside the atria.

Question 2

Clinical Presentation of Ventricular Ectopics.

Answer 2

Random brief palpitation (abnormal beats).

Question 3

Investigations of Ventricular Ectopics.

Answer 3

ECG : Individual Random Abnormal Broad QRS Complexes on a Normal ECG.

Question 4

What is Bigeminiy?

Answer 4

The ventricular ectopics occur so frequently - after every sinus beat.

Question 5

Management of Ventricular Ectopics (3).

Answer 5

1. Bloods - Anaemia, Electrolyte Disturbances, Thyroid.
2. Reassurance & Conservative if Healthy.
3. Specialist Advice if Concerning/Co-existing Conditions.