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Supraventricular tachycardia includes many forms of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) originating above the ventricles. SVT can cause the heart to beat very rapidly or erratically. As a result, the heart may not pump efficiently enough to deliver an adequate blood supply to the body. There are three major types of SVT:
- Atrial fibrillation – Atrial fibrillation is a type of cardiac arrhythmia (heart rate and or rhythm abnormality). Atrial fibrillation produces a rapid and irregular heartbeat, during which the atria (the upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood) quiver, or fibrillate, instead of beating normally.
- Paroxsymal Supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) – This “short circuit” arrhythmia is commonly mistaken for a panic attack. It is generally not dangerous and can be treated with medications or catheter ablation.
- Atrial flutter and atrial tachycardia – This arrhythmia is characterized by a fast heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute) that starts in the upper chambers of the heart. Atrial flutter is episodic, meaning it arises for a few minutes a day and suddenly disappears.
The electrophysiologists of Erlanger Cardiology are leaders - and international physician trainers - in the diagnosis and treatment of SVT and other heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). Contact us to learn more.
Erlanger Cardiology
Erlanger Medical Mall
979 East 3rd Street
Suite C-520
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-778-5661