What is PVC (Premature Ventricular Contractions)?
Premature ventricular contractions are additional heartbeats that are initiated by the abnormal pumping of one of the ventricles of the heart, disrupting the regular heart rhythm. This causes a feeling of a skipped beat in the chest.
Who has PVC (Premature Ventricular Contractions) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 39 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 9 say PVC (Premature Ventricular Contractions) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 77% | Females |
|---|---|
| 23% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 7 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from PVC (Premature Ventricular Contractions) patients who have completed their condition history