Clinical significance of premature atrial contractions and approaches to its treatment

Supraventricular premature beats (PACs) are common in the general population. Previously considered a benign ECG finding with little clinical significance. However, increasing evidence now suggests a positive correlation between the frequency of PACs and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, and all-cause mortality. This has highlighted the importance of determining the clinical significance of PACs and the management strategies for affected patients.