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What Causes 230bpm Heart Rate When On Treatment For Supra Ventricular Tachycardia?
Yesterday I just sat down and my heart rate was 230 bpm. I am being tested for supra ventricular tachycardia and am to wear a 24 hr tape in a few weeks. I am a bit concerned as it has never been as fast as this before in previous episodes. Your help would greatly appreciated.
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
hi
-supraventricular tachycardia can produce such high rates.
-usually supraventricular tachycardias are not life threatening, but need to be treated
-you should try to get an ECG (EKG) during the tachycardia, as it can help in the diagnosis of the type of tachycardia.
-there are effective treatment with high success rates , available for tachcardias, so be assured
-supraventricular tachycardia can produce such high rates.
-usually supraventricular tachycardias are not life threatening, but need to be treated
-you should try to get an ECG (EKG) during the tachycardia, as it can help in the diagnosis of the type of tachycardia.
-there are effective treatment with high success rates , available for tachcardias, so be assured
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