Supraventricular Tachycardia
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a very fast heartbeat that happens from time to time because of a problem with your heart’s electrical system. It may make you feel like your heart is racing, pounding, or out of rhythm. It usually isn’t life-threatening, but you may need treatment.