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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsVentricular tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Ventricular tachycardia is a type of irregular heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. It starts in the lower chambers of the heart, called the ventricles. This condition also may be called V-tach or VT. A healthy heart typically beats about 60 to 100 times a minute at rest.

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesVentricular Tachycardia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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   Jun 12, 2022 · Ventricular tachycardia is a heart rate higher than 120 beats per minute that starts in your heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles), rather than from the normal electrical pathway.

3. www.webmd.com › heart-disease › atrial-fibrillationVentricular Tachycardia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   Feb 15, 2024 · Ventricular tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm. Sometimes called VT or V-tach, it’s an unusually fast heartbeat that starts in the lower part of your heart called...

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   Apr 11, 2023 · Ventricular tachycardia (v-tach or VT) is a very fast heart rhythm that begins in the ventricles. The condition most commonly affects people who have heart disorders, such as coronary artery...

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5. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andVentricular Tachycardia - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Ventricular tachycardia (VT or V-tach) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when the lower chamber of the heart beats too fast to pump well and the body doesn't receive enough oxygenated blood.

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   Ventricular tachycardia is a fast, abnormal heart rate that starts in the lower chambers of the heart. It can become life-threatening if it lasts more than a few seconds. Here's what you need to know about this condition.

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   Can heart disease cause VT?

   • Some diseases that result in heart muscle damage can lead to VT. Treatment may include medicines, ablation therapy, or an implantable device to check and correct your heartbeat. Call 911 if you feel lightheaded or dizzy, or have chest pain or a sustained rapid heartbeat.

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   Is VT dangerous?

   • Some people may have mild symptoms from VT, or no symptoms at all. But for others, VT can be very dangerous. It can lead to fainting (syncope), sudden cardiac arrest, and death. Can VT be prevented? VT prevention focuses on treating the underlying heart problems that cause the disorder. This may include:

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   How is VT diagnosed?

   • VT may be diagnosed in the hospital with continuous heart monitoring called telemetry. It may also be seen and diagnosed during a stress test. Some smartphones along with a handheld recording device may also be used to record VT when you're having symptoms. In some cases, your provider may think you have VT, but hasn’t been able to document it.

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   What is ventricular tachycardia (VT)?

   • Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm. It’s an unusually fast heartbeat that starts in the lower part of your heart (the ventricles). Monomorphic VT describes when your heart rhythm looks more steady from beat to beat when your doctor checks the electrical activity with an electrocardiogram (EKG).

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   Can a cardiac defibrillator be used for VT?

   • For VT that's sustained or life-threatening, a small device called an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator) may be used. This is especially true when there's no reversible cause found. Or if you have another condition that makes you more likely to have more episodes of VT. The ICD is implanted into your chest.

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8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsVentricular tachycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 6, 2024 · A wearable cardiac event monitor may be used to diagnose tachycardia. This type of portable device records heart activity only during episodes of irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Tests are done to check the heart and confirm a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia, also called V-tach or VT.