Premature Ventricular Contractions
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For their part, premature ventricular contractions are extra heartbeats that come earlier than the heart's normal rhythm. Many people describe them as a flip-flop, skip, or pause sensation in the chest, and in many cases they do not reflect a serious problem.
Common causes: they may be related to stress, lack of sleep, caffeine or tobacco use, and sometimes to heart conditions that are worth ruling out.
When to see a doctor? If the irregular beats are frequent or come with dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain, it is wise to seek an evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the professional indicated to study the heart's rhythm and identify the cause of these changes. Discussing these sensations with a specialist helps determine whether they need further study or just monitoring.
Data on 223 doctors who treat premature ventricular contractions
Which specialist treats premature ventricular contractions?
If you have symptoms of premature heartbeat (extrasystole), the right specialist to see is a cardiologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified cardiologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in premature ventricular contractions
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is premature ventricular contractions?
For their part, premature ventricular contractions are extra heartbeats that come earlier than the heart's normal rhythm. Many people describe them as a flip-flop, skip, or pause sensation in the chest, and in many cases they do not reflect a serious problem.
Which doctor treats premature ventricular contractions?
If you have symptoms of premature heartbeat (extrasystole), the right specialist to see is a cardiologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified cardiologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.