Patients will be recruited in collaboration with arrythmia specialist units in Stockholm and through advertisement in local newspapers and social media. All patients giving informed consent will be screened thoroughly by the research nurse and a psychologist before included by the study cardiologist. 20-30 patients that meet eligibility criteria will be included and receive 8-10 sessions of cognitive behavior therapy during 8-10 weeks. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, treatment will be delivered face-to face through a secure digital platform. The psychologist delivering the treatment will have direct access to the study cardiologist during treatment. Follow-up at 3 and 6 months.
The purpose of the present interdisciplinary research program is to develop and evaluate a disease-specific cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) protocol to increase quality of life (QoL) and reduce symptom burden in patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC).