Supraventricular Tachycardia, Adult
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a kind of abnormal heartbeat. It makes the heart beat very fast and then beat at a normal speed.
A normal heart beats 60 to 100 times a minute. This condition can make your heart beat more than 150 times a minute. Episodes of a fast heartbeat can be scary but they are usually not dangerous. They can lead to problems if:
They happen often.
They last a long time.
Symptoms of this condition include:
A pounding heart.
A feeling that your heart is skipping beats (palpitations).
Weakness.
Trouble getting enough air (shortness of breath).
Chest tightness or pain.
Feeling like you are going to pass out (lightheaded).
Anxiety.
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a kind of abnormal heartbeat. It makes the heart beat very fast and then beat at a normal speed.
A normal heart beats 60 to 100 times a minute. This condition can make your heart beat more than 150 times a minute. Episodes of a fast heartbeat can be scary but they are usually not dangerous. They can lead to problems if:
They happen often.
They last a long time.
Symptoms of this condition include:
A pounding heart.
A feeling that your heart is skipping beats (palpitations).
Weakness.
Trouble getting enough air (shortness of breath).
Chest tightness or pain.
Feeling like you are going to pass out (lightheaded).
Anxiety.