Premature atrial contractions (PAC) are early heartbeats originating in the atria, while premature ventricular contractions (PVC) are early heartbeats originating in the ventricles. On an ECG, PACs typically show a P wave that looks different from the normal sinus rhythm, while PVCs show a wide and bizarre QRS complex.
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