Why the study?
Does the origin of PVCs (right vs left ventricle) affect their natural history in children with structurally normal hearts?
Population
59 children with frequent premature ventricular contractions and anatomically normal hearts, mean age 7.1…
Comparison
Observation of PVCs originating from the right… vs Observation of PVCs originating from the left…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3.1 +/- 3.1 years
Authors
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In children with structurally normal hearts, PVCs originating from the left ventricle (PVC-RBBB) tend to disappear during childhood, whereas those from the right ventricle (PVC-LBBB) persist, suggesting different follow-up needs.
Does the origin of PVCs (right vs left ventricle) affect their natural history in children with structurally normal hearts?
In children with structurally normal hearts, PVCs originating from the left ventricle (PVC-RBBB) tend to disappear during childhood, whereas those from the right ventricle (PVC-LBBB) persist, suggesting different follow-up needs.
Beaufort-Krol et al. (2008) studied this question.
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