Can premature ventricular contractions be cured?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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Ventricular premature beats are a relatively common type of cardiac arrhythmia clinically, divided into benign and malignant premature beats. Benign premature beats refer to physiological premature beats occurring in healthy individuals, caused by autonomic dysfunction due to excessive drinking, smoking, staying up late, etc. This type of premature beat does not require medicinal treatment; it can heal itself through adjusting lifestyle, enhancing nutrition and exercise, resting adequately, and quitting smoking and drinking. Malignant premature beats caused by organic heart disease can also achieve clinical cure if the primary disease is treated early and antiarrhythmic drugs are used simultaneously.

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How to treat premature ventricular contractions?

Ventricular premature beats require an electrocardiogram to determine the frequency and nature of the premature beats, and a comprehensive judgment is made in conjunction with the medical history. Ventricular premature beats can be seen in the normal population, and in some cases, they occur in individuals with unstable autonomic nerve function. This group of people does not need drug treatment. Paying attention to rest, engaging in appropriate exercise, and regulating the autonomic nerves can make the premature beats disappear. In patients with organic heart disease who experience frequent premature beats, it is necessary to choose antiarrhythmic drugs for adjustment and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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How to exercise to recover from premature ventricular contractions?

For ventricular premature beats exercise, it should be judged based on whether there is structural heart disease. Firstly, for those with structural heart disease, such as dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular heart disease, the exercise should be based on the patient's physical tolerance. Engage in exercises that are not physically demanding, such as jogging, practicing Tai Chi, and park walking, taking not feeling fatigue or experiencing symptoms of breathlessness as references. Secondly, for those without structural heart disease, ventricular premature beats without structural heart disease or other diseases, such as pneumonic heart disease, these ventricular premature beats are often functional. Daily exercise generally has no apparent restrictions; activities such as running, playing ball, or swimming are all permissible.

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Can you exercise with premature ventricular contractions?

Whether or not one can exercise with ventricular premature beats depends on the nature of the premature beats and the underlying disease causing them. Premature beats can be seen in healthy individuals and may occur due to instability in the autonomic nervous system. Patients with this type of premature beat can benefit from aerobic exercise, which can enhance cardiac contractility and improve cardiac conduction, aiding in the recovery from premature beats. However, in cases of severe ventricular premature beats caused by organic heart disease, it is necessary to rest and avoid excessive exercise, as overexertion can increase the cardiac load and exacerbate the premature beats. Patients with premature beats should follow the guidance of a doctor and use effective medication for management.

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Can you exercise with premature ventricular contractions?

Can individuals with ventricular premature beats exercise? It is necessary to undergo an electrocardiogram and determine the cause of the ventricular premature beats. Patients with frequent ventricular premature beats due to coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, or viral myocarditis, especially those with heart failure, should not participate in exercise and need prolonged rest. Increased physical activity could exacerbate the heart's burden and worsen premature beats. For ventricular premature beats caused by physiological reasons, it is advised to engage in more aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise can enhance the heart's contractility and conductivity, which has a beneficial effect on improving this type of premature beat.

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Can ventricular premature beats be cured by medication?

Can ventricular premature beats be cured by medication? The answer is no, medication cannot cure ventricular premature beats. However, with standardized medical treatment such as metoprolol and amiodarone, and maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise, consistent sleep patterns, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and avoiding strong coffee and tea, the treatment effectiveness for ventricular premature beats is often quite good. Therefore, although medication cannot cure ventricular premature beats entirely, the treatment results can still be very positive, but it should always be conducted under the guidance of a doctor. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor)