Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia (pronunciation: soo-pruh-ven-TRIK-yuh-ler tak-ih-KAR-dee-uh) is a medical term referring to a rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles of the heart. The term is derived from the Latin supra meaning above, ventricular referring to the ventricles, and tachycardia meaning rapid heart rate.
Definition
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) is a broad term that refers to any tachycardic (rapid heart rate) rhythm originating above the ventricular tissue. The heart rate during SVT can range from 100 to 250 beats per minute.
Types
There are several types of SVT, including Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).
Symptoms
Common symptoms of SVT include palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Causes
SVT can be caused by various factors such as stress, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, and certain medications. It can also be triggered by certain medical conditions like heart disease, hyperthyroidism, and pulmonary hypertension.
Treatment
Treatment for SVT can include medications, cardioversion, and in some cases, catheter ablation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wikipedia's article - Supraventricular tachycardia
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