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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Heart Conduction system abnormalities

Causes Overview Articles

Ventricular tachycardia
This can lead to ventricular tachycardia.Anti-arrhythmic medications Changes in blood chemistry(such as a low potassium level) Changes in pH(acid-base) Lack of enough oxygen."Torsade de pointes" is a form of ventricular tachycardia that is often d...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2008
Ventricular Tachycardia
Most ventricular tachycardias are associated with serious heart disease such as coronary artery blockage, cardiomyopathy, or valvular heart disease. V-tach is often triggered by an extra beat originating in either the right or left ventricle.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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