Supraventricular tachycardiaParoxysmalSinus tachycardiaNarrow complex tachycardiaAVNRTTypes of tachycardiaCause tachycardiaPostural tachycardiaPSVTArrhythmiaLead to ventricular tachycardiaMultifocalReentrySyndromeHeartbeatFocal atrial tachycardiaAbnormalElectrocardiogramIrregularPOTSCardiacImplantableCauses tachycardiaAtrial tachycardiasRecurrent ventricularMonomorphicIncessantOccursPulseShortnessHeartbeatsPolymorphicConductionCardioversionEpisodesBeatsMechanismChronicAcuteSymptoms or complicationsElectrophysiologicPulmonaryStructural heart diseaseCardiomyopathySuddenLastsAVRTDofetilide
Supraventricular tachycardia51
- Supraventricular tachycardia is most likely to affect people who smoke, drink too much alcohol, or have a lot of caffeine. (webmd.com)
- If you have supraventricular tachycardia, your doctor may recommend that you drink less caffeine or alcohol, get more sleep , or quit smoking . (webmd.com)
- University of California San Francisco: "Supraventricular Tachycardia" and "Ventricular Tachycardia. (webmd.com)
- For patient education resources, see Heart Health Center , as well as Supraventricular Tachycardia . (medscape.com)
- A narrow complex tachycardia with an accessory conduction pathway, often termed "supraventricular tachycardia with pre-excitation" (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). (mayoclinic.org)
- Supraventricular tachycardia is a broad term that includes arrhythmias that start above the ventricles. (mayoclinic.org)
- Supraventricular tachycardia causes episodes of a pounding heartbeat (palpitations) that begin and end abruptly. (mayoclinic.org)
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia . (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- In a patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the presence of warm-up phenomenon on an electrocardiogram (eg, on Holter monitoring) suggests that the SVT is atrial tachycardia. (medscape.com)
- What is paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia? (clevelandclinic.org)
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a general term used to describe a type of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). (clevelandclinic.org)
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is episodes of rapid heart rate that start in a part of the heart above the ventricles. (medlineplus.gov)
- The irregularly fast or erratic heartbeats of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) may lead to symptoms such as chest pain or dizziness. (pcna.net)
- Supraventricular tachycardia raises the consideration of theophylline toxicity. (meltingpointathens.com)
- The healthcare provider is performing an assessment on a patient who is taking propranolol (Inderal) for supraventricular tachycardia. (khanacademy.org)
- Treatment related side effects were reported in four patients, one with a new sustained incessant supraventricular tachycardia. (bmj.com)
- Pharmacological treatment of supraventricular tachycardia remains a common approach despite the increased use of radiofrequency ablation. (bmj.com)
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an arrhythmia, or abnormal heart beat. (luriechildrens.org)
- This condition is also called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. (cedars-sinai.org)
- What are the symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia? (cedars-sinai.org)
- If you've been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, there are several key questions that you should ask your cardiologist during your next visit. (cardiosmart.org)
- How is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) diagnosed? (cardiosmart.org)
- How common is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)? (cardiosmart.org)
- Does supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) always require treatment? (cardiosmart.org)
- What are the treatment options for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)? (cardiosmart.org)
- What medications are used for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and what are the side effects I should watch for? (cardiosmart.org)
- What are the risks of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) if left untreated? (cardiosmart.org)
- Does supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) increase my risk of cardiac arrest? (cardiosmart.org)
- How often should I follow up with my cardiologist or primary cared doctor about supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)? (cardiosmart.org)
- Can supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) be prevented? (cardiosmart.org)
- Focal atrial tachycardia as the sole mechanism for supraventricular tachycardia is relatively rare accounting for 10-15% of cases referred for catheter ablation. (acc.org)
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an arrhythmia initiated above the ventricles, at or above the atrioventricular (AV) node. (aclsonline.us)
- Supraventricular tachycardia may occur intermittently, and an individual may experience regular heart rates between episodes. (aclsonline.us)
- Occurrences of supraventricular tachycardia may last from seconds to days in duration. (aclsonline.us)
- If frequent episodes of supraventricular tachycardia occur over time and go untreated, the heart may become weakened, contributing to the development of heart failure. (aclsonline.us)
- What Are ECG Characteristics of Supraventricular Tachycardia? (aclsonline.us)
- Symptom severity tends to be associated with the duration of time that supraventricular tachycardia takes place. (aclsonline.us)
- An adult patient with a pulse experiencing tachycardia (such as supraventricular tachycardia) will require guided care under the ACLS Adult Tachycardia With a Pulse Algorithm. (aclsonline.us)
- We describe a case report of an AED cardioversion of a stable, pediatric patient with acute supraventricular tachycardia secondary to underlying Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. (nih.gov)
- FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) - Investigational etripamil nasal spray is well tolerated for self-treating recurrent episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) without medical supervision, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the Journal of the American Heart Association . (physiciansweekly.com)
- We present a four year-old child who developed a persistent supraventricular tachycardia after inhaled anaesthetic induction with sevoflurane. (cun.es)
- An episode of persistent supraventricular tachycardia with a clear causal relationship with sevoflurane administration is not found in the literature. (cun.es)
- Carotid sinus massage: is it a safe way to terminate supraventricular tachycardia? (bmj.com)
- The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Dilaudid and have Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. (ehealthme.com)
- Among them, 45 people (0.05%) have Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. (ehealthme.com)
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is found to be associated with 2,449 drugs and 1,788 conditions by eHealthMe. (ehealthme.com)
- Do you take Dilaudid and have Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia? (ehealthme.com)
- Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common type of reentrant supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). (medscape.com)
- Because of the abrupt onset and termination of the reentrant SVT, the nonspecific term paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (or even the misleading term paroxysmal atrial tachycardia [PAT]) has been used to refer to these tachyarrhythmias. (medscape.com)
- In the United States, atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) occurs in 60% of patients (with a female predominance) presenting with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the other major types being bypass-mediated tachycardias and atrial tachycardias. (medscape.com)
Paroxysmal4
- Focal atrial tachycardia is usually episodic or paroxysmal. (medscape.com)
- What are the types of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias? (clevelandclinic.org)
- Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy is a decline in left ventricular function and left ventricular dilation as a result of chronic or frequently recurring paroxysmal tachycardia. (wikidoc.org)
- Depending on the etiology, onset of ventricular tachycardia can be paroxysmal (sudden) or nonparoxysmal, its wide QRS complexes can be uniform or polymorphic, and the ventricular beating may be independent of the atrial beating (AV dissociation). (embl.de)
Sinus tachycardia8
- citation needed] Upon exertion, sinus tachycardia can also be seen in some inborn errors of metabolism that result in metabolic myopathies, such as McArdle's disease (GSD-V). Metabolic myopathies interfere with the muscle's ability to create energy. (wikipedia.org)
- Sinus tachycardia is commonly encountered in clinical practice and when persistent, can result in significant symptoms and impaired quality of life, warranting further evaluation. (medscape.com)
- In this review, we focus on two challenging problems that span the spectrum of abnormally fast sinus HR. The first section reviews inappropriate sinus tachycardia, a complex disorder characterized by rapid sinus HR without a clear underlying cause, with particular emphasis on current management options. (medscape.com)
- Common causes of sinus tachycardia. (medscape.com)
- IST is a diagnosis of exclusion and extensive evaluation to identify secondary causes of sinus tachycardia should be performed. (medscape.com)
- If you have sinus tachycardia, they'll help you pinpoint the cause and suggest things to lower your heart rate. (webmd.com)
- Sinus tachycardia refers to a typical increase in the heart rate often caused by exercise or stress. (mayoclinic.org)
- Sinus tachycardia and ECG evidence of right heart strain are common in patients with acute asthma. (meltingpointathens.com)
Narrow complex tachycardia1
- Given the prevalence of atherosclerotic vascular disease in the general population and the safe alternatives available, it is recommended that CSM not be used for the termination of narrow complex tachycardia in the elderly population. (bmj.com)
AVNRT7
- Atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common cause of PSVT. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). (cedars-sinai.org)
- The exact mechanism for such a causal relationship with sevoflurane administration is unknown, and possible diagnoses include atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) and the existence of an accessory pathway. (cun.es)
- The substrate for atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is anatomic. (medscape.com)
- Electrophysiologic mechanism of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). (medscape.com)
- In most patients with AVNRT, the tachycardia is initiated when an atrial premature complex is blocked in the fast pathway but can conduct via the slow pathway. (medscape.com)
- The prognosis for patients with atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is usually good in the absence of structural heart disease. (medscape.com)
Types of tachycardia2
- There are many different types of tachycardia. (mayoclinic.org)
- Other types of tachycardia are grouped according to the part of the heart responsible for the fast heart rate and the cause. (mayoclinic.org)
Cause tachycardia3
- Fever, hyperventilation, diarrhea and severe infections can also cause tachycardia, primarily due to increase in metabolic demands. (wikipedia.org)
- Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia. (mayoclinic.org)
- Does albuterol cause tachycardia? (meltingpointathens.com)
Postural tachycardia4
- Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic form of orthostatic intolerance, has signs and symptoms of lightheadedness, loss of vision, headache, fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits consistent with reductions in cerebrovascular perfusion. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Heart and circulatory physiology JO - Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol VL - 297 IS - 2 N2 - Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic form of orthostatic intolerance, has signs and symptoms of lightheadedness, loss of vision, headache, fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits consistent with reductions in cerebrovascular perfusion. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Methylphenidate may be beneficial in patients with otherwise refractory postural tachycardia syndrome. (unboundmedicine.com)
- TY - JOUR T1 - Use of methylphenidate in the treatment of patients suffering from refractory postural tachycardia syndrome. (unboundmedicine.com)
PSVT1
- PSVT (also called re-entry tachycardia) is a type of atrial arrhythmia. (clevelandclinic.org)
Arrhythmia6
- In addition, nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia is a related but rare pattern of arrhythmia that can be observed in the setting of digoxin toxicity. (medscape.com)
- The nonparoxysmal form of junctional tachycardia, which may be a triggered arrhythmia, is observed following digoxin overdose. (medscape.com)
- The presence of this extra path can encourage a "short circuit" arrhythmia known as an atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially lethal disruption of normal heartbeat ( Arrhythmia ) that may cause the heart to become unable to pump adequate blood through the body. (health.am)
- Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially lethal arrhythmia and may result in an absent pulse. (health.am)
- While class I antiarrhythmic drugs are effective in treating this form of tachycardia, there is a reluctance to use these agents, especially in patients with structural heart disease, because of potential proarrhythmia or undesirable side effects-as seen in the cardiac arrhythmia suppression trial (CAST). (bmj.com)
Lead to ventricular tachycardia2
- This can lead to ventricular tachycardia. (medlineplus.gov)
- Healed heart attacks form scar tissue which can lead to ventricular tachycardia. (health.am)
Multifocal3
- In patients with multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT), the history may disclose an underlying illness that is causing the tachycardia. (medscape.com)
- Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a related type. (cedars-sinai.org)
- Multifocal atrial tachycardia is more common in people with heart failure or other heart or lung diseases. (cedars-sinai.org)
Reentry1
- A common mechanism for ventricular tachycardia is reentry (re-stimulation of the electrical conductive pathway from a single initial stimulus). (health.am)
Syndrome5
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome) Pacemaker-tracked or pacemaker-mediated tachycardia Tachycardias may be classified as either narrow complex tachycardias (supraventricular tachycardias) or wide complex tachycardias. (wikipedia.org)
- Recent Examples on the Web For example, some evidence suggests that some people with COVID have developed postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) after infection. (merriam-webster.com)
- Maressa Brown, Health , 31 Oct. 2023 In this unifying framework, fibromyalgia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) - other debilitating symptom clusters - are included as subsets of CFS. (merriam-webster.com)
- Carla Delgado, Verywell Health , 8 June 2023 That was the first sign of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (also referred to as POTS)-a diagnosis that would soon change my life. (merriam-webster.com)
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is one of a group of disorders that have orthostatic intolerance (OI) as their primary symptom. (brainfacts.org)
Heartbeat8
- Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rapid heartbeat that starts in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). (medlineplus.gov)
- Treatment for tachycardia may include specific maneuvers, medication, cardioversion or surgery to control a rapid heartbeat. (mayoclinic.org)
- In ventricular tachycardia, a very fast heartbeat starts in the ventricles of your heart. (merckmanuals.com)
- Supraventricular tachycardias (SVT) is a kind of abnormally fast heart rhythm (heartbeat). (cedars-sinai.org)
- and chronic tachycardia, whereby the fast heartbeat persists until a person has been treated. (surefirecpr.com)
- Treatments may help control a rapid heartbeat or manage diseases contributing to tachycardia. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
- Tachycardia occurs when a problem in electrical signals produces a heartbeat that is faster than normal. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
- Ventricular tachycardia is an abnormally fast heartbeat that originates in the bottom chambers of your heart (ventricles). (cmhvi406.com)
Focal atrial tachycardia3
- Weber R, Letsas KP, Arentz T, Kalusche D. Adenosine sensitive focal atrial tachycardia originating from the non-coronary aortic cusp. (medscape.com)
- Despite an irregularly irregular rhythm, the patient in our case suffers from a focal atrial tachycardia. (acc.org)
- (2) Although relatively rare, sustained episodes of focal atrial tachycardia may lead to a rate related cardiomyopathy. (acc.org)
Abnormal6
- Treatments for ventricular tachycardia may include medication to reset the heart's electrical signals or ablation, a procedure that destroys the abnormal heart tissue that is leading to the condition. (webmd.com)
- Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is characterized by rapid heart rate for a person's age that is driven by a focus with abnormal automaticity within or immediately adjacent to the atrioventricular (AV) junction of the cardiac conduction system (ie, AV node-His bundle complex). (medscape.com)
- Although present from birth, the tachycardias (rapid heartbeats) that result from the abnormal electrical connection often take years or decades before they become a problem. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Sustained ventricular tachycardia is when the abnormal rhythm lasts more than 30 seconds. (merckmanuals.com)
- SVT is the most common abnormal fast heart rhythm in children (these are called tachycardias). (luriechildrens.org)
- Ventricular tachycardia is a fast, abnormal heart rate and may lead to sudden cardiac arrest if not treated successfully. (varian.com)
Electrocardiogram3
- An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to classify the type of tachycardia. (wikipedia.org)
- Figures 1 and 2 demonstrate a 12-lead electrocardiogram with bursts of atrial tachycardia and sinus rhythm. (acc.org)
- Some people with tachycardia have no symptoms, and the condition is only discovered during a physical examination or with a heart-monitoring test called an electrocardiogram. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
Irregular4
- Tachycardias can be further classified as either regular or irregular. (wikipedia.org)
- In tachycardia, an irregular electrical signal (impulse) starting in the upper or lower chambers of the heart causes the heart to beat faster. (mayoclinic.org)
- However, in rapid atrial tachycardias with variable atrioventricular (AV) conduction and in MAT, the pulse may be irregular. (medscape.com)
- Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you feel a rapid, irregular pulse, fainting, or chest pain - all of which may be indicative of ventricular tachycardia. (health.am)
POTS1
- However, the role of methylphenidate in patients suffering from postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) has not been reported. (unboundmedicine.com)
Cardiac9
- Hazlitt , 26 July 2023 Ventricular tachycardia is a major cause of sudden cardiac death, according to MedlinePlus. (merriam-webster.com)
- Postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) occurred in 5.6% of 594 patients who underwent cardiac surgery. (medscape.com)
- But if left untreated, some forms of tachycardia can lead to serious health problems, including heart failure, stroke or sudden cardiac death. (mayoclinic.org)
- Ventricular tachycardia may not cause symptoms in some people, but may be lethal in others - it is a major cause of sudden cardiac death. (health.am)
- There also appear to be abnormalities in calcium handling and calcium channel activity that may explain the reduction in cardiac contractility [6] These abnormalities can persist up to 4 weeks after discontinuation of the tachycardia. (wikidoc.org)
- PALO ALTO, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company Breakthrough Device Designation for its cardiac radioablation (CRA) system, currently in development as a noninvasive therapy for select patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT). (varian.com)
- However, tachycardias can seriously disrupt normal heart function, increase the risk of stroke, or cause sudden cardiac arrest or death. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
- Buscopan 10 mg Tablets should be used with caution in conditions characterised by tachycardia such as thyrotoxicosis, cardiac insufficiency or failure and in cardiac surgery where it may further accelerate the heart rate. (janusinfo.se)
- Cardiac monitoring revealed ventricular tachycardia and the FF was defibrillated. (cdc.gov)
Implantable2
- In recent years, a preferred treatment for many chronic (long-term) ventricular tachycardias consists of implanting a device called implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). (health.am)
- Comparison of novel intrinsic versus conventional antitachycardia pacing for ventricular tachycardia among implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recipients. (bvsalud.org)
Causes tachycardia1
- What causes tachycardia in asthma? (meltingpointathens.com)
Atrial tachycardias1
- In most atrial tachycardias, the rate is regular. (medscape.com)
Recurrent ventricular2
- 2022 In a statement, Schwartz confirmed that Gottfried died of recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to type 2 myotonic dystrophy. (merriam-webster.com)
- Irrigated radiofrequency catheter ablation guided by electroanatomic mapping for recurrent ventricular tachycardia after myocardial infarction: the multicenter thermocool ventricular tachycardia ablation trial. (varian.com)
Monomorphic1
- Ventricular tachycardia may be monomorphic or polymorphic and nonsustained or sustained. (msdmanuals.com)
Incessant1
- In patients with frequent or incessant tachycardias, a decline in effort tolerance and symptoms of heart failure may represent early manifestations of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. (medscape.com)
Occurs3
- JET primarily occurs in two forms: idiopathic chronic junctional ectopic tachycardia, which is observed in the setting of a structurally normal heart, and transient postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia occurs following repair of congenital heart disease. (medscape.com)
- Ventricular tachycardia occurs in approximately 2 out of 10,000 people. (health.am)
- Tachycardia occurs when an abnormality in the heart produces rapid electrical signals. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
Pulse1
- Ventricular tachycardia can occur in episodes during which the person will have a rapid pulse or the symptoms described above. (health.am)
Shortness1
- If a person experiences tachycardia, they will experience shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness or dizziness. (surefirecpr.com)
Heartbeats1
- Tachycardias are faster-than-normal heartbeats. (clevelandclinic.org)
Polymorphic4
- Polymorphic ventricular tachcardia is a form of ventricular tachycardia in which there are multiple focci for the origin of the ventricular complex. (wikidoc.org)
- Torsades de Pointes Ventricular Tachycardia Torsades de pointes ventricular tachycardia is a specific form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in patients with a long QT interval. (msdmanuals.com)
- Scholars@Duke publication: Interpreting Incidentally Identified Variants in Genes Associated With Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Large Cohort of Clinical Whole-Exome Genetic Test Referrals. (duke.edu)
- Clinicians and genetic researchers are being faced with assessing risk of disease vulnerability from incidentally identified genetic variants which is typified by variants found in genes associated with sudden death-predisposing catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). (duke.edu)
Conduction1
- Torsade de pointes" is a form of ventricular tachycardia with a specific variation in the conduction of the ventricular stimulus. (health.am)
Cardioversion1
- Ventricular tachycardia may become an emergency situation and may be require CPR, electrical defibrillation or cardioversion (electric shock), or intravenous anti-arrhythmic medications (such as lidocaine, procainamide, bretylium, or sotalol). (health.am)
Episodes2
- Ventricular tachycardia episodes may be brief and last only a couple of seconds without causing harm. (mayoclinic.org)
- Prior Holter monitoring demonstrated episodes of atrial fibrillation as well as an atrial tachycardia. (acc.org)
Beats8
- In general, a resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute is accepted as tachycardia in adults. (wikipedia.org)
- 2022 Ventricular tachycardia is a condition where the heart beats faster - usually 100 or more beats per minute, whereas the average is 60 or 100 beats per minute. (merriam-webster.com)
- Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. (mayoclinic.org)
- Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles, characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats. (health.am)
- The ICD may also be programmed to send a rapid burst of paced beats to interrupt the ventricular tachycardia. (health.am)
- If a person's heart rate is faster than 100 beats per minute, it is called tachycardia. (surefirecpr.com)
- Ventricular tachycardia is ≥ 3 consecutive ventricular beats at a rate ≥ 120 beats/minute. (msdmanuals.com)
- Some experts use a cutoff rate of ≥ 100 beats/minute for ventricular tachycardia (VT). (msdmanuals.com)
Mechanism1
- As implied by the synonym junctional automatic tachycardia, the mechanism may be automaticity. (medscape.com)
Chronic2
- If an elderly person has any heart disease and experiences chronic tachycardia, it is important that it gets treated. (surefirecpr.com)
- If someone you love experiences chronic tachycardia, it would be in the family's best interest to find available Orange County CPR classes and became certified in the event of this life-threatening situation. (surefirecpr.com)
Acute2
- Previous publications3,4,5 have reported the use of magnesium sulphate to avoid the tachycardia associated with beta-2 adrenoreceptor agonism used to treat acute asthma. (meltingpointathens.com)
- Acute failure of catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia due to structural heart disease: causes and significance. (varian.com)
Symptoms or complications2
- Tachycardia may not cause any symptoms or complications. (mayoclinic.org)
- In some cases, tachycardias may cause no symptoms or complications. (telehealthpharmacy.ie)
Electrophysiologic1
- Some ventricular tachycardias may show in the electrophysiologic study to be suitable for an ablation procedure. (health.am)
Pulmonary3
- Pulmonary vein associated tachycardia is a rare entity. (acc.org)
- In a retrospective series, only 3% of all atrial tachycardia from a large tertiary referral center was classified as pulmonary vein tachycardia. (acc.org)
- (4) In three large series of patients undergoing ablation for focal pulmonary vein tachycardia, the reported development of atrial fibrillation post ablation is low. (acc.org)
Structural heart disease1
Cardiomyopathy1
- The primary treatment for a tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy is correct the underlying tachycardia. (wikidoc.org)
Sudden1
- Typically, atrial tachycardia manifests as a sudden onset of palpitations. (medscape.com)
Lasts2
- Symptoms may vary based on how long the tachycardia lasts and how fast the heart rate is. (cedars-sinai.org)
- If your ventricular tachycardia is sustained (lasts a long time), your doctor will first restore your heart to a normal rhythm, which is most often done through defibrillation. (cmhvi406.com)
AVRT1
- Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT). (cedars-sinai.org)
Dofetilide7
- OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of intravenous dofetilide in preventing induction of atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia. (bmj.com)
- Fifty one patients with electrically inducible atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia were allocated to one of five doses of dofetilide (1.5, 3, 6, 9, and 15 μg/kg), two thirds of the dofetilide dose being given over a 15 minute loading period and the remainder over a 45 minute maintenance period. (bmj.com)
- MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Responders were defined as patients in whom dofetilide prevented reinduction of atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia at the end of the infusion. (bmj.com)
- RESULTS Intravenous dofetilide had no effect on tachycardia inducibility at the two lower doses (1.5 and 3 μg/kg) but prevented the reinduction of tachycardia at the three higher doses (6, 9, and 15 μg/kg) at a rate of 36% (11/31). (bmj.com)
- In non-responders, dofetilide increased the cycle length of induced atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia. (bmj.com)
- 14-16 However, to date there have been no studies on the dose dependent effects of dofetilide on atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia. (bmj.com)
- Our goal in this study was to assess the efficacy of intravenous dofetilide, in five different dosing regimens, for treating patients with inducible atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia, by determining its ability to prevent reinduction of the tachycardia. (bmj.com)