Supraventricular Tachycardia
When to Call a Doctor
Call911or seek emergency services immediately if you have a fast heart rate and you:
- Faint or feel as though you are going to faint.
- Have severe shortness of breath.
- Have chest pain.
- Have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
Call your health professional if you are having fluttering in your chest (palpitations) that persists and does not go away quickly or if you have frequent palpitations.
Watchful Waiting
If you have a fast heart rate and you have symptoms that may be caused by the fast heart rate, watchful waiting is not appropriate. See your doctor.
Who to See
Your family doctor or general practitioner can check symptoms of a fast or irregular heartbeat. You may be referred to a specialist, such as:
- An internist.
- A cardiologist.
- An electrophysiologist.
Most people with supraventricular tachycardia need to see a cardiologist or electrophysiologist for follow-up care.
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| Author: | Douglas Dana Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: February 7, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Laurence Epstein, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology | |
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