(I47) Paroxysmal tachycardia
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Diagnosis paroxysmal tachycardia is diagnosed Men are 3.12% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis paroxysmal tachycardia
15 892 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis paroxysmal tachycardia
16 869 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease paroxysmal tachycardia - Men and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features paroxysmal tachycardia
Paroxysmal tachycardia - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - paroxysmal tachycardia
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination to identify any underlying causes
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the heart rate and rhythm
- Echocardiogram (echo) to assess the structure and function of the heart
- Holter monitor to record the heart rate and rhythm over a 24-hour period
- Stress test to measure the heart rate and rhythm during physical activity
- Blood tests to check for any underlying conditions
- Electrophysiological studies to measure the electrical activity of the heart
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribe medications to regulate heart rate and reduce symptoms
- Provide lifestyle advice on diet, exercise and stress management
- Perform cardioversion, a procedure to restore normal heart rhythm
- Conduct ablation, a procedure to destroy the abnormal electrical pathways in the heart
- Perform a pacemaker implantation, a procedure to help the heart beat at a steady and normal rate
- Refer to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment
Paroxysmal tachycardia - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease paroxysmal tachycardia
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