Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are early heartbeats that originate from the ventricles, disrupting the normal rhythm of the heart. These contractions occur before the regular heartbeat, causing a feeling of a skipped beat or palpitations. PVCs can be benign or indicative of underlying heart issues and are significant in ECG signal processing as they may affect the interpretation of heart rhythms and overall cardiac health.
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