“May all be happy, may all be healed, may all be at peace and may no one ever suffer."
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a type of arrhythmia that occurs when the heart beats too fast due to abnormal electrical signals in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). PSVT usually comes on suddenly and may resolve on its own or require medical intervention to slow the heart rate.
Symptoms of PSVT may include:
PSVT can be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, caffeine, alcohol, certain medications, or underlying heart conditions such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Treatment for PSVT may include vagal maneuvers (such as the Valsalva maneuver or carotid sinus massage) to slow the heart rate, medications to control the heart rate (such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers), or catheter ablation to eliminate the abnormal electrical signals causing the arrhythmia.
In some cases, PSVT may be a sign of a more serious underlying heart condition, so it is important to seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms of PSVT.