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what is considered sustained supraventricular tachycardia? can you have svt and it only last a few seconds?

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See below: SVT can be very brief - alcohol , caffeine and other drugs can cause SVT -If you are concerned you should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss -try not to worry - SVT is usually benign

Question 2

is supraventricular tachycardia a common condition?

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Yes: Supraventricular tachycardia (svt) is a broad group of dysrhythmias that include atrial fibrillation (af). Svts are a very common rhythm abnormality and af among the commonest svts increasing in frequency as we age. Risk factors include thyroid disease, age, hypertension, diabetes, and several others. Treatments for SVT and af include medicines, pacemakers (if needed) and ablative procedures.

Question 3

supraventricular tachycardia. what to do as a 19y athlete?

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It is potentially cu: Svt is potentially curable by a procedure called radiofrequency ablation. Medications also can frequently keep the problem in check , however, in young pts. Especially athletes ablation is the preferred form of treatment. Have your doctor refer you to a cardiologist/electrophysiologist.

Question 4

is a sinus tachycardia same thing as supraventricular tachycardia?

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No: Sinus tachycardia is the normal fast heart rate that results from a stressful situation, physically or emotionally (running, being upset, having fever, etc...).  Svt is an arrhythmia that usually requires abnormalities of the electrical conduction system of the heart, and if frequent and troubling needs directed treatment. Sinus tachycardia does not require treatment of its own usually.

Question 5

is supraventricular tachycardia common?

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Yes: Yes, i see patients with it every day.

Question 6

is supraventricular tachycardia an emergency?

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Sometimes: It often is well tolerated and can be treated with medications. Individuals can also terminate it at times with certain maneuvers, like a valsalva (bearing down for 10-20 secs or so). Other times svt can be associated with chest pain, lightheadedness and low blood pressure requiring prompt conversion to reguler rhythm wit either medications or electrical cardioversion.

Question 7

what is cause of supraventricular tachycardia?

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Good question: With no simple answer. There are many triggers like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol,  excess thyroid hormone, anxiety, stress, decongestants eg pseudoephedrine, direct stimulants eg cocaine, etc. But you also have to have potential electrical connections in your heart  that you're born with or acquire eg from rheumatic fever.

Question 8

iwhat is done for ?supraventricular tachycardia?

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SVT: Supraventricular tachycardia is a fast rhythm which starts in the upper portion of the heart.  It may be treated with meds or with an ablation which is a way of getting rid of the abnormal rhythm.

Question 9

what are the tests for supraventricular tachycardia?

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Rhythm recordings: The heart rhythm is recorded - with ekg followed by holter monitoring for 24 to 48 hours; or with event monitors for up to 30 days; or with an implanted loop recorder for up to 6 months. Also blood tests are done for thyroid, potassium and magnesium level. An echo is also appropriate.

Question 10

compare ventricular vs supraventricular tachycardia?

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Atria or ventricles: Supra ventricular tachycardia: from upper chambers of the heart, is due to irritability (increased automaticity) or a short circuit (reentry), heart is usually structurally normal.  Ventricular tachycardia: from lower chambers of the heart, due to irritability, can occur in normal hearts but is more often seen in hearts with scar tissue or weak hearts and can be life threatening.

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