Cause and complication of ventricular extrasystole in Ha Noi Thanh Nhan hospital

ABSTRACT

At the Cardiovasculary Department of Thanh Nhan Hispital – Ha Noi from January to December 31, 2002. 33 ventricle extrasystolic (VES) patients were investigated. VES is a common condition, accounts for 17.6%, classified in the 3rd rank of heart arhythmic conditions, accounts for 2.9% of total number of cardiovascular diseases. The most common is sparse left ventricle extrasystol losing compensation of monoform and monofocus. The most common causes of the disease is high blood pressure – 30.3%, heart valve – 21.2%. The morbidity is higher in female than in male, increasing with the age. The most common complication is ventricle tachycardiac. Ventricle fibrillation is less common but it’s fatally dangerous