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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.  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.  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.Ambulato...  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.Electrophysiology ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

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Ablate meansto destroy. Cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to destroy areas in your heart that may be causing your heart rhythm problems.   More
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Cardioversion is a method to restore an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal.Cardioversion can be done using an energy shock(electric cardioversion) or medications(...  More
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Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube(a catheter) inserted into the heart through.  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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VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which...  More
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AMIODARONE (a MEE oh da rone) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. Because of the side effects caused by this medicine, it is only us...  More
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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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PROPAFENONE (proe pa FEEN one) is an antiarrhythmic agent. It is used to treat irregular heart rhythm and can slow rapid heartbeats. This medicine can help your hea...  More
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SOTALOL (SOE ta lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat patients ...  More
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high b...  More
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat...  More
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, whic...  More
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat h...  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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