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Medical Conditions - Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Supraventricular arrhythmia causes irregular, too fast, or too slow heartbeats due to problems with the cells that initiate electrical signals. As the name indicates, these begin in the atria located above the ventricles. Various types include atria flutter, atrial fibrillation, sinus tachycardia, and atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia. These may present as palpitations, chest pain or pressure, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc. Its causes include thyroid disorders, smoking, alcoholism, pregnancy, lung diseases, heart diseases, too much caffeine, etc.

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What could be the reason for irregular heart rhythms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the first page of the Holter report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

How high can heart rate go during exercise in a patient with SVT?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your age, you can reach a maximum heart rate of 190 beats per minute.

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Could you advise on my tiredness, weakness and faint feeling following viral infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Two points are very important here. They are abnormal heart rhythm and tiredness.

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