Definition Atrial Tachycardia
Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The human heart gives off electrical impulses, or signals, which tell it to beat. Normally, these signals begin in an area of the upper right chamber called the sinoatrial node (sinus node or SA node). This node is considered the heart's "natural pacemaker." It helps control the...
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Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an occasional rapid heart rate. "Paroxysmal" means from time to time. Alternative NamesPSVT;... Read more »
Tachycardia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The heart normally beats at a rate of about 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. A rate faster than 100 beats a minute in an adult is called... Read more »
Ventricular tachycardia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rapid heartbeat that starts in the ventricles.Alternative NamesWide-complex tachycardia; V tach; Tachycardia -... Read more »
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a common type of abnormal heartbeat in which the heart rhythm is fast and irregular. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Atrial septal defect
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which the wall that separates the upper heart chambers (atria) does not close completely.... Read more »
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