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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
If you do not have symptoms, PSVT may not require treatment. If symptoms occur or if you have another heart disorders, treatment may be necessary. If you have an episode of PSVT, a technique called the Valsalva maneuver can be used to interrupt the fast heartbeat. [read article]
Tests for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS) is an invasive test that allows doctors to determine the details of abnormal heartbeats, or arrhythmias. See also: C... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A Holter monitor is a machine that continuously records the heart's rhythms. The monitor is usually worn for 24 - 48 hours during normal activity. See also ECG. More
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Medical Procedures for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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Ablate means to destroy. Cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to destroy areas in your heart that may be causing your heart rhythm problems. During the proc... More
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Cardioversion is a method to restore an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal. More
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Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube (a catheter) inserted into the heart through During catheter ablation, a long flexible tube calle... More
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Carotid sinus massage involves rubbing the large part of the arterial wall at the point where the common carotid artery, located in the neck, divides into its two m... More
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Surgical Procedures for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that senses when your heart is beating irregularly or too slowly. It sends a signal to your heart that makes your he... More
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Prescribed Medications for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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FLECAINIDE (FLEK a nide) is an antiarrhythmic drug. This medicine is used to prevent irregular heart rhythm. It can also slow down fast heartbeats called tachycardi... More
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Self Care for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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The Valsalva maneuver is performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed. It is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the conditi... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia What's this?
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA... More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More
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The word Aconitum comes from the word akone, meaning rocky, which is the type of area where the aconite plant grows. Cured aconite preparations have a long history ... More
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