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Medical Conditions - Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a board term used to describe many forms of heart arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm), where the heart beats too fast, which originates above the ventricles of the heart. The types are atrial tachycardia and atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia. The symptoms include palpitations, dyspnea, sweating, fluttering in your chest, chest tightness, rapid pulse, and anxiety.

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Should I have ablation for SVT with mild MR and TR?

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Why am I getting upper central chest pains at 3500 m altitude?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chest pain could be due to muscular fatigue at high altitudes. Count your pulse properly to rule out SVT (supraventricular tachycardia).

Why does my heart race suddenly while resting?

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What does an irregular heartbeat mean?

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Is an anion gap of 20 mmol/L bad?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, low BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine levels are not a matter of worry. Normal BUN range is from 2.5 to 7.1 mmol/L.

How to manage cardiac arrhythmia?

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How is paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia managed?

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What could cause palpitations and chest heaviness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Due to unsuccessful RFA (radiofrequency ablation), you are still having SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) episodes resulting in palpitations.

What is the treatment for supraventricular tachycardia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The definitive treatment for SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) is ablation of the pathway in the heart.

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