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==Overview==
==Overview==
No therapy is required for premature atrial contraction in asymptomatic individuals. If necessary, medical therapy should begin with a [[beta blocker]].
No therapy is required for premature atrial contraction in asymptomatic individuals. If necessary, medical therapy should begin with a [[beta blocker]].


==Medical Therapy==
==Medical Therapy==
* Most patients with [[PAC]]s are asymptomatic and hence require no treatment.
* Most patients with [[PAC]]s are asymptomatic and hence require no treatment.
* Beta blockers can reduce the symptoms related to PACs and may reduce their frequency.  However, the response to beta blockers is inconsistent and variable.
* [[Beta blockers]] can reduce the symptoms related to PACs and may reduce their frequency.  However, the response to [[beta blockers]] is inconsistent and variable.
* Class IA, class IC, and class III antiarrhythmic agents are considered if premature atrial contractions precipitate or trigger other [[supraventricular arrhythmias]] including [[atrial fibrillation]] and [[atrial flutter]].
* Class IA, class IC, and class III antiarrhythmic agents are considered if premature atrial contractions precipitate or trigger other [[supraventricular arrhythmias]] including [[atrial fibrillation]] and [[atrial flutter]].



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Overview

No therapy is required for premature atrial contraction in asymptomatic individuals. If necessary, medical therapy should begin with a beta blocker.

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