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Is psvt the same as afib?
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PSVT vs AFIB: Atrial fibrillation is a form of SVT. PSVT is a specific paroxysmyal regular supraventricular abnormal rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation may be paroxysmal, and is a rapid supraventricular rhythm but is irregular.
Answered 5/25/2015
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Yes: there are several types for PSVT and a fib is one of them.
Answered 7/4/2015
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No: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is a fast and regular arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation is a fast and irregular arrhythmia.
Answered 11/26/2019
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