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Supraventricular Tachycardia

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Learning about tachycardia:	Reference What is supraventricular tachycardia? Opens New Window Reference What causes supraventricular tachycardia? Reference What are the symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia? Reference What are symptoms of other heart rhythm problems? Reference What increases my risk for supraventricular tachycardia? Reference Are there different types of supraventricular tachycardia?
Being diagnosed:	Reference How will my doctor diagnose supraventricular tachycardia?
Getting treatment:	Reference When and how is supraventricular tachycardia treated? Reference Which medicines will I need to take?
Ongoing concerns:	Reference What happens when I have supraventricular tachycardia?
Living with tachycardia:	Reference What can I do at home to take care of myself? Reference Should I change my diet? Reference Can I participate in sexual activity? Reference Should I limit my driving? Reference How do I travel safely?

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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