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SVT TP 61

What are the symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
The main symptom of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a very fast heartbeat (100 beats a minute or more) that may last for a few minutes to a few days. The fast heartbeat may come and go suddenly, with stretches of typical heart rates in between. Some people with SVT have no signs or symptoms.
What is SVT & how does it affect the heart?
SVT occurs when faulty electrical connections in the heart set off a series of early beats in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). When this happens, the heart rate speeds up very quickly. The heart doesn't have enough time to fill with blood before the chambers contract.
What is multifocal atrial tachycardia (SVT)?
In this common type of SVT, a small group of cells in the atria start to fire abnormally, triggering the fast heartbeat. Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a related type. In this case, many groups of cells in your atria fire abnormally. These types of SVT happen more often in middle-aged people.
Who is more likely to get SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)?
Children and adults can get SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). Women get it more than men. Others are more likely to get this condition because they: Have anxiety. Drink more alcohol than recommended by your provider. Smoke or use tobacco products. Drink more than the recommended amount of coffee or other drinks with caffeine.

What are the symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?