Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It happens when the heartbeat begins in the lower, rather than the upper, heart chambers. This creates an ...

In most cases, you can exercise at full capacity if you only sometimes experience PVCs. You may need to reduce the intensity if you often experience PVCs or have an underlying heart condition.

Premature ventricular contractions are common and usually no cause for concern. But sometimes you may need to see a doctor. A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a heartbeat that starts in a ...