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    Supraventricular Tachycardia

    Supraventricular Tachycardia



    Prevention

    You can reduce your risk of having episodes of supraventricular tachycardia by avoiding certain stimulants or stressors, such as caffeine, nicotine, some medicines (for example, decongestants), illegal drugs (stimulants, like methamphetamines and cocaine), and excess alcohol.

    If fast heart rates continue, long-term medicines may be used to help prevent a recurrence of the fast heart rate.




    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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