Ventricular Premature Complexes

**Definition:** A type of cardiac arrhythmia with premature contractions of the HEART VENTRICLES. It is characterized by the premature QRS complex on ECG that is of abnormal shape and great duration (generally >129 msec). It is the most common form of all cardiac arrhythmias. Premature ventricular complexes have no clinical significance except in concurrence with heart diseases.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.067.325.500 - C14.280.123.375.500 - C23.550.073.325.800

**Synonyms:** - Extrasystole, Ventricular - Premature Ventricular Beats - Premature Ventricular Complex - Premature Ventricular Contractions - Ventricular Ectopic Beats - Ventricular Premature Complex