Supraventricular tachycardia
Also called: SVT
A faster than normal heart rate beginning above the heart's two lower chambers.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Supraventricular tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat that develops when the normal electrical impulses of the heart are disrupted.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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