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(I47.2) Ventricular tachycardia
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5 417 531 in individuals diagnosis ventricular tachycardia confirmed
32 761 deaths with diagnosis ventricular tachycardia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease ventricular tachycardia
Diagnosis ventricular tachycardia is diagnosed Men are 3.12% more likely than Women
2 793 227
Men receive the diagnosis ventricular tachycardia
15 892 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis ventricular tachycardia
16 869 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease ventricular tachycardia - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features ventricular tachycardia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Ventricular tachycardia - what does this mean
Ventricular tachycardia is a heart rhythm disorder in which the heart's ventricles beat too quickly. it is caused by abnormal electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart, resulting in an abnormally fast heart rate. it can lead to a lack of blood flow to the body and can cause dizziness, fainting, chest pain, and even cardiac arrest.
What happens during the disease - ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a disorder of the heart's electrical system that results in rapid and irregular beating of the ventricles. it is usually caused by an underlying heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or congenital heart defects, that disrupts the normal electrical signals in the heart. this disruption causes the ventricles to beat too quickly, leading to symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. in some cases, ventricular tachycardia can lead to serious complications, such as cardiac arrest.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history
- Perform a physical exam
- Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect an abnormal heart rhythm
- Order an echocardiogram to assess the heart's structure and function
- Order a Holter monitor to track the heart's activity over a period of time
- Order a cardiac event monitor to track the heart's activity when symptoms occur
- Order a stress test to assess the heart's response to exercise
- Order blood tests to check for electrolyte imbalances
- Order imaging tests such as an MRI or CT scan to assess the heart's structure
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of ventricular tachycardia and prevent further episodes.
- Prescribing antiarrhythmic medications
- Implanting a pacemaker or defibrillator
- Performing catheter ablation
- Performing cardiac surgery
- Performing electrical cardioversion
- Making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and eating a healthy diet
- Managing underlying medical conditions
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Ventricular tachycardia - Prevention
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