Bigeminy and PVCs are connected, but they’re not the same. A PVC is a single extra beat that happens when the heart’s lower chambers ( ventricles ) contract too soon.

Others describe PVCs as their heart working too hard or beating too fast. But you may not notice anything at all. Many people don't know they have bigeminy until the abnormal rhythm shows up on a ...

Ventricular bigeminy occurs when every other beat is a PVC. No treatment is necessary for PVCs. If symptomatic, beta-blockers or antiarrhythmic drugs can be effective.

ANSWER: Bigeminy, more precisely ventricular bigeminy, is a term most people probably haven’t heard of, but most people have heard of a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).

Dr. Roach: Several months ago, I developed a case of a bigeminy heartbeat. My cardiologist prescribed metoprolol. At about the same time, I had reduced my intake of magnesium from ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Ventricular bigeminy'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

In this ECG, VPCs are seen as a short run of ventricular bigeminy. Full size image Two runs of ventricular bigeminy were recorded ( Fig. 1 ) on the day of the preoperative health check.

Bigeminy, more precisely ventricular bigeminy, is a term most people probably haven’t heard of. Ventricular bigeminy is when every other beat is a PVC and alternates with regular beats.

Dear L.R.: Bigeminy, more precisely ventricular bigeminy, is a term most people probably haven't heard of, but most people have heard of a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).