Ventricular arrhythmias occur when the normal pattern of electrical signals is disrupted , causing the heart to beat too fast. These too-rapid heart rates can prevent the heart from effectively pumping blood to the body.
Read moreWhat causes a little flutter in your heart?
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly .
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Heart palpitations may be felt in the throat or neck as well as the chest.
Read moreWhat does fluttering in the chest feel like?
Palpitations make you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering . You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. They can be bothersome or frightening.20 Tem 2021
Read moreWhat indicates ventricular tachycardia?
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rate . It starts in your heart’s lower chambers, called the ventricles. VT is defined as 3 or more heartbeats in a row, at a rate of more than 100 beats a minute.
Read moreWhat indicates ventricular tachycardia?
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rate . It starts in your heart’s lower chambers, called the ventricles. VT is defined as 3 or more heartbeats in a row, at a rate of more than 100 beats a minute.
Read moreWhat is the best treatment for ventricular tachycardia?
If you have ventricular tachycardia, you may be given medications called anti-arrhythmics by mouth or IV to slow the fast heart rate . Other heart medications, such as calcium channel blockers and beta blockers, may be prescribed with anti-arrhythmic drugs.
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