Definition: Premature Atrial Complex - an early, or premature, electrical impulse arising in the right or left atrium. This early electrical impulse generates a premature contraction of the atrium, often perceived as a palpitation, or skipped beat.
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By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About.com
Created: December 03, 2003
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