Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It happens when the heartbeat begins in the lower, rather than the upper, heart chambers. This creates an ...

A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.

Background and objective Prior studies have suggested that patients with premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) may have an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke. It is unclear ...

Premature ventricular contractions are common and usually no cause for concern. But sometimes you may need to see a doctor. A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a heartbeat that starts in a ...

PVC pipe is useful for a range of tasks, from plumbing and irrigation applications, to framing material for hockey nets or other crafts. Regardless of the project, you’re going to need to cut that ...

As water utilities mobilize to replace millions of lead pipes across the country, they are sometimes choosing plastic, which some advocates worry can pose its own risks to drinking water. Last month, ...