Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a very rapid heartbeat (usually between 151 and 250 beats per minute, or BPM) and can cause a number of serious health issues. It’s seen in just over 2 out of ...

It’s easy to confuse atrial fibrillation (AFib) with what’s called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). After all, both have to do with your heart rate and both start in the upper chambers of your ...

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a heart rhythm disorder that originates in the heart’s upper chambers, called the atria. The primary symptom of SVT is a rapid heartbeat. There are several types ...

Sometimes, doctors don't know what sets off the racing, thumping heartbeat caused by supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). What they do know for certain: It starts in the upper chambers of your heart ...

Patients presenting to the emergency department with apparent supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) need prompt follow-up with consideration for screening for atrial fibrillation (AF), especially those ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The approval was based on data from 5 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that included 317 patients with supraventricular tachycardia. Landiolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic ...

Ablation of supraventricular tachycardia in elderly persons presents a challenging problem to electrophysiologists. Friable cardiac structures, prone to catheter perforation, comorbid cardiovascular ...

Supraventricular tachycardia is a term used to describe any heart rhythm that is greater than 100 beats per minute originating from above the AV node (the atrium). The term “SVT” can be confusing at ...

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) occurs when a person’s heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. This is due to the electrical system that controls the heart’s rhythm not working properly. A ...