Supraventricular Tachycardia Quiz
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Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.
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Irregular palpitations
Irregular heartbeat while resting
Shortness of breath when lying down
Heart is beating fast and regularly
My heart races when I exercise
Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
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What is Supraventricular Tachycardia?
A condition that affects the upper chambers of the heart, causing an abnormally fast heartbeat. It can come and go suddenly, lasting from a few minutes to a few days. It happens when there's an issue with the heart's usual signaling system and is typically not life-threatening. However, in rare cases, it can lead to cardiac arrest or loss of consciousness. It can affect anyone. Risk factors include heart or coronary artery defects or disease, emotional or physical stress/fatigue, and existing thyroid problems.
Typical Symptoms of Supraventricular Tachycardia
Feel the heart is pounding
Feeling breathless
Irregular heartbeat when exercising
Sensation of imbalance as if floating when at sea
I experience hot flushes or feelings of overheating
Drink alcohol regularly
Hands and feet are cold
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Supraventricular Tachycardia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your heart pounding?
Are you having difficulty breathing?
Do you get palpitations when you exercise?
Do you feel like you are floating or off-balance, like at sea?
Do you have hot flushes or feel overheated?
Treatmentof Supraventricular Tachycardia
Mild forms of this condition don't require treatment. If repeated episodes happen, doctors may recommend medication, maneuvers (taught by the doctor), or a carotid massage (performed by the doctor). Other procedures are available if symptoms remain severe.
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.
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