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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a condition where a person's heartbeat is overly fast or erratic, which can cause symptoms including sweating, shortness of breath and fainting.
In our latest online interview, highly respected consultant cardiologist Dr Afzal Sohaib, who specialises in heart rhythm problems, gives an expert guide to SVT and sheds light on various approaches to treatment.
00:00 What is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
00:37 How is SVT diagnosed?
01:08 Is SVT life-threatening?
01:36 What is the best treatment for SVT?
02:16 What happens if SVT goes untreated?
To learn more about Dr Sohaib or to schedule a consultation with him, visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/afzal-sohaib
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