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As an individual having had SVT since birth I have grown to understand this as an inexplicable, rapid increase in heart rate. There are possible contributary factors such as high fat diet and alcohol but mine seems to be triggered posturally (when i bend over or jump).
The heart will jump from resting to 200bpm in a blink of an eye and may last for anything from 5 seconds to 60 minutes (for me).
Treatment can be digoxin which cures arhythmias.
Other symptoms of SVT include palor, sweat, shortness of breath and dizzyness. Thought to be a chronic condition although having spoken to several doctors about it, there doesnt seem to be a definite answer as to why it happens.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoNon-sustained ventricular tachycardia is a short "run" of heartbeats which originate in the lower chambers of the heart, which are called ventricles, and which come faster than 100-120 beats per minute depending on what reference you're using. What makes it "non-sustained ventricular tachycardia" different from regular ventricular tachycardia is that in nonsustained ventricular tachycardia a normal heart rhythm returns on its own after a short period of time, without any treatment.
Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia is generally not in-and-of itself harmful, and it may not even be noticed by the person experiencing it. However, it can indicate that a person is at very high risk for sudden cardiac arrest and death: left untreated, ordinary ventricular tachycardia is essentially 100% fatal. If discovered in an apparently healthy person, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia may indicate the need for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator to provide immediate, lifesaving emergency treatment to future instances of ventricular tachycardia.
In a few special situations, such as during the first few hours after receiving angioplasty for a heart attack, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia may be normal.
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∙ 10y agoVentricular tachycardia is elevated heart rate due to signals originating in the ventricle, one of the lower chambers of the heart.
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What are the major types of arrhythmia?
Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia
What is the prognosis for ventricular tachycardia?
With appropriate drug or surgical treatment, ventricular tachycardia can be controlled in most people.
What is the physiology of ventricular tachycardia?
A rapid heart rate can originate in either the left or right ventricle. Ventricular tachycardia which lasts more than 30 seconds is referred to as sustained ventricular tachycardia
What does nonsustained ventricular tachycardia mean?
Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia is elevated heart rate originating in the ventricles that stops on its own.
How can ventricular tachycardia be prevented?
A person susceptible to sustained ventricular tachycardia often has a small abnormal area in the ventricles that is the source of the trigger event.
How can I tell if I have ventricular tachycardia?
There are certain symptoms of ventricular tachycardia that can help physicians diagnose it including palpitations and dizziness. You should see a doctor.
What effect does atropine have on heart rate?
Ventricular fibrillation, and supraventricular or ventricular tachycardia.
Is ventricular tachycardia a type of abnormal heart rhythm?
Ventricular tachycardia is an abnormal heart rhythm in which the heart beats rapidly due to electrical stimulation coming from the ventricle.
Would alpha blocker alleviate ventricular tachycardia?
No, alpha blockers would not alleviate ventricular tachycardia. However, it can be used in combination with other treatments to help in the alleviation of such.
What treatments are available for ventricular tachycardia?
Ventricular tachycardia is a dangerous disease and that person should be transported to an ED immediately. Emergency medical technicians will have to provide defibrillation and supplemental oxygen.
How is ventricular tachycardia diagnosed?
Diagnosis is easily made with an electrocardiogram
What does the medical abbreviation VT mean?
Ventricular tachycardiaventricular tachycardia
