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    Supraventricular Tachycardia



    Surgery

    Open-heart surgery is rarely done for supraventricular tachycardia. Surgery might be done if you cannot have Reference catheter ablation or if you are having surgery for another heart condition.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference August 9, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
    Reference John M. Miller, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology


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