PVCs are a common form of cardiac arrhythmia, and their significance can be confusing to both patients and their doctors. Read about PVCs, how to tell if they're medically significant, and how they are treated, here.
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After suffering an MI and subsequently being on several medications, I have noticed that too much caffeine-free diet pepsi gives me PVC’s. I’m not sure if it’s an interaction or the simply the drink. I also don’t know if caffeine-free Coke would give me similar problems. Regular diet colas don’t bother me at all.
Question: Can PVC trigger Afib?