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Can svt be caused by being hyperthyroid; graves disease? n can u die from svt?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes and unlikely: An overactive thyroid makes the heart beat faster - this is usually sinus tachycardia, but it can also cause aftrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardias. A young person almost never dies of svt unless there is some underlying heart disease.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Yes: Fast heart beats can be associated with hyperthyroidism, and this can be fatal in certain cases. If your heart is frail due to prior heart attacks or heart failure, a fast heart rate may be too much stress for your heart. This could potentially lead to more dangerous heart rhythms or a heart attack. See your doctor to help you control your hyperthyroidism.
Answered 5/16/2013
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