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Symptoms
If the heart rate during a ventricular tachycardia episode is very fast or lasts longer than a few seconds, there may...
Causes
Ventricular tachycardia is a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute, with at least three irregular heartbeats i...
Tests
Signs include: Absent pulse; Loss of consciousness; Normal or low blood pressure; Rapid pulse. Ventricular tachycardi...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the symptoms, and the type of heart disorder. Some people may not need treatment. If ventricular...
Complications
Ventricular tachycardia may not cause symptoms in some people. However, it may be lethal in other people. It is a maj...
Prevention
In some cases, the disorder is not preventable. In other cases, it can be prevented by treating heart diseases and co...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a rapid, irregular pulse, faint...
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