Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Diagnosis & Tests (PSVT, Supraventricular Tachycardia, SVT, Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia)

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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Alternate Names : PSVT, Supraventricular Tachycardia, SVT, Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

PSVT is diagnosed with an electrocardiogram, or ECG. An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart. The healthcare provider diagnoses PSVT after reviewing the ECG.

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Author: Jeffrey La Flamme, DC
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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