Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are extra heartbeats originating from the heart’s lower chambers, potentially causing palpitations or fluttering sensations. While occasional PVCs are common, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

A healthy 33-year-old woman with no cardiac risk factors feels thumps or skipped beats in her chest a few times a day regardless of activity. An event recorder showed premature ventricular ...

Labor contractions can feel like discomfort or a dull ache in the lower back, a tightening sensation across the abdomen, and pelvic pressure. Not everyone experiences contractions in the same way.

Has this ever happened? You’re relaxing at home, walking outside, or doing yard work when suddenly it feels like your heart flutters or skips a beat, or beats at a faster rate or in an irregular ...