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Health Encyclopedia: Ventricular Tachycardia

Alternative Names

Wide-complex tachycardia; V tach; Tachycardia - ventricular

Symptoms

Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)
Light-headedness or dizziness
Fainting
Shortness of breath
Chest discomfort ( angina )

Note: Symptoms may start and stop suddenly. In some cases, there are no symptoms.

Signs and tests

Ventricular tachycardia can occur in episodes during whic...

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Medications

Procardia Oral Dosage and Storage

...tests (such as blood pressure, liver/kidney tests, electrocardiogram) may be performed from time... Read more »

Geodon Oral Dosage and Storage

...medical tests (e.g., blood mineral levels, blood sugar, electrocardiograms) should be performed... Read more »

Lanoxin Oral Dosage and Storage

...function tests, blood mineral levels, digoxin levels, electrocardiograms) should be performed... Read more »

Cardene Oral Dosage and Storage

...tests (such as liver function tests, blood pressure, electrocardiograms) may be performed... Read more »

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