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Do you need a pacemaker if you have atrial tachycardia?
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No: You need work up and treatments.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Pacemaker: One solution for hard to treat atrial tachycardia may involve the use of a pacemaker; however, this is usually reserved for older people who can not tolerate other treatments, or they are ineffective. Medications can be tried. Catheter ablation is often a successful cure. Request a cardiac electrophysiology referral, to discuss options.
Answered 7/28/2014
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