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*'''monomorphic''': all VPBs have the same configuration and thus have a mutual focus of origin. | *'''monomorphic''': all VPBs have the same configuration and thus have a mutual focus of origin. | ||
*'''multiformic''': the complexes have different configurations. | *'''multiformic''': the complexes have different configurations. | ||
*''' | *'''bigemini''': every sinus beat is followed by a ventricular extrasystole. | ||
*''' | *'''trigemini''': every second sinus beat is follow by a ventricular extrasystole. | ||
Three or more consecutive VPBs (but in total of no more than 30 seconds duration) are called a non-sustained [[Ventricular Tachycardia|ventricular tachycardia]]. | Three or more consecutive VPBs (but in total of no more than 30 seconds duration) are called a non-sustained [[Ventricular Tachycardia|ventricular tachycardia]]. | ||
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