Premature Ventricular Contractions

PVCs, or premature ventricular contractions, are “extra” heartbeats that are initiated in the lower chambers of the heart. Many people will experience PVCs at one time or another – it’s a fairly common occurrence that some will describe as feeling as if their heart “skipped a beat.” When a healthy person experiences PVCs now and then, there may be no need to be concerned – however, those who have another heart condition and/or who experience this feeling quite often should be evaluated by a cardiologist. Possible causes of the problem may include certain medications, high stress that prompts your body to release extra adrenaline, chemical changes and heart muscle injuries.