It’s easy to confuse atrial fibrillation (AFib) with what’s called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). After all, both have to do with your heart rate and both start in the upper chambers of your ...

Dr. Timm Dickfeld answers the question: 'What Is Supraventricular Tachycardia?' — -- Question: What does SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) mean, and is it similar to atrial fibrillation? Answer ...

Atrial tachycardia is an abnormal heart rhythm where the top chambers in your heart beat quicker than usual. During an atrial tachycardia episode, your heart rate may exceed 100 beats per minute (bpm) ...

Q: I was feeling lightheaded and having palpitations, went to the ER and was admitted to the ICU. They said I had a run of ventricular tachycardia. What is this? A: The heartbeat is controlled by ...