Hiatal Hernia And Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an occasional
Alternative Names
PSVT; Supraventricular tachycardia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) contract in a coordinated manner. The contractions are caused by an electrical signal that begins in an area of the heart called the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus node or SA node). The signal moves through the upper...
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Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT): Irregular Heart Beats
What we call normal rhythm is stimulated by a group of cells in the upper chamber of our heart called the atrium. This group of cells is in... Read more »
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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 »
Hiatal hernia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is... Read more »
Hiatal hernia repair
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Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach).... Read more »
Multifocal atrial tachycardia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that occurs when too many signals (electrical impulses) are sent from the upper heart to the... Read more »
Hiatal Hernia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention It is difficult to prevent hiatal hernias. However, you can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking. To prevent... Read more »
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