08/05/2022
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) is a sudden, rapid heart rate caused by a conduction disorder within the heart.
PSVT is a condition where the heart sometimes beats faster than normal (60–90 beats
per minute). This happens when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat are not
working properly. During a PSVT episode, patients may feel palpitations (rapid heartbeat)
caused by an increased heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Although PSVT is typically
not a life-threatening condition, it may result in a trip to the emergency department to
receive intravenous treatment (and possibly other treatments) to get the heartbeat
back to normal. Other treatment options may include an invasive surgical procedure
that scars the abnormal heart tissue to fix the problematic electrical signals.
Other options include daily medication(s) and/or cardiac ablation, an invasive procedure to fix
abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
PVST is diagnosed by a cardiologist or E-K-G or after wearing a halter or loop monitor.
We are currently enrolling patients diagnosed with PVST. If you have been diagnosed with PVST and are looking for relief and to help others, call Shelby at 208-497-0808.
