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378273 tn?1262097621

PACs and PVCs

I know that PACs originate in the atria and PVC in the ventricles. Which one is more dangerous (or are they NOT considered dangerous at all in a healthy heart?)

How do you know which one you are experiencing?

Thanks in advance!
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378273 tn?1262097621
Thanks Zachs!  Do you know the difference in how they feel?  Is it possible to know which one I'm having?
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703870 tn?1273024642
And of course they are benign occurring in a structurally normal and disease free heart.  
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703870 tn?1273024642
Any ventricular arrhythmia is more dangerous than an atrial one.  Zach
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