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 ...

Ventricular tachycardia, or V-tach (VT), and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are two types of tachycardia. The term “tachycardia” refers to a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. The key ...

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 ...

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 ...

PSVT involves episodes of a faster-than-normal heart rate, often with symptoms resembling anxiety attacks, and while uncomfortable, it’s typically not life threatening. Diagnosis of PSVT typically ...

Dr. Steve Hammill answers the question: 'How Will SVT Affect My Life?' — -- Question: I was diagnosed with SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) How much will this affect my life -- particularly ...

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 ...