What does VEB mean in PHYSIOLOGY

Ventricular Ectopic Beat (VEB) is an abnormality of heart rhythm originating from the lower chambers (or ventricles) of the heart instead of the normal pathways. It usually causes a pause in the heartbeat and can be asymptomatic or can cause chest discomfort, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath and/or dizziness and fatigue.

Common symptoms associated with VEB include chest discomfort, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue.

Yes, your doctor may do an electrocardiogram (EKG) to determine if you have VEB. An EKG measures how well your heart is functioning by detecting electrical signals sent from it to provide a snapshot of your heart's activity.

Generally speaking, VEB is not considered serious if it occurs infrequently. However, if it occurs frequently and regularly it may be a sign of more serious underlying health problems and should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible.

Although there may not be specific steps you can take to prevent VEB specifically, making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking or decreasing stress levels may help reduce your risk for developing arrhythmia in general.

Depending on the severity of your condition and how frequent episodes occur as well as other factors such as age/overall health/lifestyle/etc., further examination may be necessary which could lead to prescribing medication or even alternative treatments such as biofeedback or meditation therapy.

Not necessarily; however, having regular episodes of ventricular ectopic beats increases your risk for having future cardiac issues including a potential heart attack so it is important that you speak with your doctor about this and consider making lifestyle changes that may help reduce this risk.

Medications prescribed by your doctor are generally safe when taken correctly according to their instructions; however it is important that you understand all directions provided by the pharmacy in order to maximize their effectiveness while minimizing any potential risks associated with taking them.

This depends on what type of insurance plan you have; some plans will cover certain medications while others will not so please contact either your insurance provider directly or speak with your physician about options available that are covered under your plan.

If left untreated, long-term episodes of ventricular ectopic beats can cause further damage to the heart muscle which could potentially lead to decreased blood pressure and an increase in palpitations so seeking medical attention at early stages can help minimize any potential damage down the road.

Yes; depending on frequency and severity episodes can interfere with daily life activities such as exercise or physical labor due to symptoms experienced during bouts so please make sure you discuss this fully with a medical professional before participating in any strenuous activities while experiencing abnormal rhythms like these.