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In-Depth

Tachycardia

Tests and diagnosis

  • Tilt table test Tilt table test — Overview covers definition, what to expect and results of this test.
  • Holter monitor Holter monitor — Overview covers what to expect during this test of your heart rhythm.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Overview covers definition of this test to monitor your heartbeat.

Causes

  • Congenital heart defects in children Congenital heart defects — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments of heart defects in children.
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  • Heart disease Heart disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention of heart disease.
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Complications

  • Ventricular fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation — Comprehensive overview covers the causes and treatments of this life-threatening heart arrhythmia.

Treatments and drugs

  • Cardioversion Cardioversion — Overview covers what to expect during this procedure to reset your heart's rhythm.
  • Cardiac ablation Cardiac ablation — Overview covers risks, results of this surgery to correct heart rhythm problems.
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) — Overview covers the definition and risks of implanting these devices.

Prevention

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