What Are The Complications Of Supraventricular Tachycardia?
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Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster
DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA
Complications are caused by either the drugs or the radiofrequency ablation procedure. The following issues may arise as a result of the latter’s intrusive nature: Hematoma Pseudoaneurysm of the artery Bleeding Myocardial infarction Heart block and the need for a pacemaker Stroke Death.
Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy
M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA
Supraventricular tachycardia can lead to complications like requirement of a pacemaker, bleeding, hematoma or pseudoaneurysm of artery. In severe conditions, stroke and death may occur.
Expert opinion from Sarath Kumar Sar
MBBS · 1 years of experience · India
Blood clots that can cause a stroke or heart attack. Inability of heart to pump enough blood. Frequent fainting spells out unconsciousness. Sudden death.
Summary
An abnormally fast heart rhythm due to improper electrical activity in the upper part of the heart.
Causes:
Main causes include faulty electrical conduction in the heart and could trigger due to various factors such as use of some drugs, genetic factors, and other heart problems. Know More
Symptoms:
Characterized by palpitations, feeling of a pounding heart, dizziness, feeling faint, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Causes
COMMON
Caused by factors affecting the cardiac electrical conduction system.
Risk factors include:
Congenital – being born with abnormal electrical pathways
Stress
Smoking
Excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine
Certain drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines
Other heart problems
Thyroid disorder
Diagnosis
COMMON
Diagnosis involves various test to identify the cause.
Including family history, past medication history, social history.
To check the pulse and presence of heart murmurs.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
To measure the electrical activity of the heart.
Imaging the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves.
Treatments
Treatment may not be necessary for most of the cases. If the problem persists for longer time and is more frequent, certain medications and therapies slow down the heart beat.
Complications
Complications may include:
- Heart failure
- Tachycardia mediated cardiomyopathy
Prevention
Preventive measures include lifestyle modification including:
- Limit or do not drink alcohol
- Do not use substance of abuse such as cocaine or methamphetamine
- Do not smoke
- Exercise regularly
Questions To Ask Your Doctor
- Is this condition curable?
- Are there preventable measures to this condition?
- What aggravates this condition?
- Is it hereditary?
Nutrition
FOODS TO EAT
FOODS TO AVOID
Foods to eat:
Low fat food such as skimmed milk, fat free yogurt
Foods high in protein content such as beef, green peas, soya
Foods to avoid:
Avoid beverages containing caffeine such as tea and coffee
Avoid fried foods
For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.
Source: Focus Medica.
Patient Reports
Common Symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.
Source: Supraventricular tachycardia: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments (msn.com)
