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Tachycardia

Also called: Tachyarrhythmia, Tachydysarrhythmia

- Summary
- About tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardias
- Ventricular tachycardias
- Development and symptoms
- Treatment options
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Kenneth M. Stein, M.D., FACC
Suneet Mittal, M.D., FACC

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to tachycardia:

  1. What type of tachycardia do I have, supraventricular or ventricular? What is the difference?

  2. How serious is my condition?

  3. What treatment options are available to me for tachycardia?

  4. Are there any activities I should not engage in with this condition?

  5. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to improve my condition?

  6. Can my condition be controlled with medication, or do I require more serious treatment?

  7. How urgently do I need to begin treatment for this condition?

  8. Is my tachycardia a symptom of an underlying cardiac condition?

  9. Does my arrhythmia put me at risk for any other heart-related conditions?

  10. Can tachycardia affect my pregnancy in any way?

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Review Date: 11-15-2006
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