Question 1

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 2

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 3

do you know a website to find about supraventricular tachycardia?

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Heart Rhythm Society: The heart rhythm society website has good information. Additional industry sites include medtronic, st. Jude medical, and biosense webster. The mayo clinic, cleveland clinic, and other academic institutions may also have good information.

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

how can supraventricular tachycardia affect your life?

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Many ways: Svt can be very diruptive if it occurs frequently and is symptomatic. Symptoms can include chest pain , shortness of breath, palpitations, lightheadedness. Some tolerate it well without specific treatment. Others require medications and possibly radiofrequency ablation, which is frequently curative. See your doctor for recommendations.

Question 6

how can supraventricular tachycardia be treaated with medication?

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Various med: Meds for svt fall into 2 major categories: those that slow conduction through the av node (beta blockers and calcium channel blockers) and anti-arrhythmics that alter ion currents such as flecainide, Propafenone and others. The first group is cheap and has no dangerous side-effects. The second group is expensive and has the potential for serious side-effects in some people.

Question 7

is supraventricular tachycardia deadly?

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Usually not: Svt is an arrhythmia originating in the top portions of the heart. It may be caused by an abnormal circuit within the heart's electrical system that the patient was actually born with. Heart rates can reach up to 180-200 BPM and rfe patient may fell pretty lousey with this but do not carry the same clinical implications as vt. These can usually be treated with medications or catheter ablation.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

what are the risks if i don't treat supraventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the type: There are many types of supraventricular tachycardia. Among the different types; effects & frequency vary among persons. For example, for a very limited av nodal reentrant tachycardia once or twice a year that does not last long and does not go fast, the effects are usually benign. However, if the heart goes very fast you could pass out. Atrial fibrillation of any rate increases stroke risk.

Question 10

ventricular or supraventricular tachycardia. what's the difference?

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Heart chamber: Ventricular tachycardia originates from the main pumping chambers of the heart (either the left or right ventricle).  It often occurs in people with underlying abnormalities of one of the main pumping chambers, and may at times be life-threatening.  Supraventricular tachcardia originates in one of the upper chambers of the heart (left or right atrium), and may occur in normal or diseased hearts.

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