DEFINITION

• Abnormal fast heart beat that occurs
• Time to time

CAUSES

• Abnormal electrical pathway in the heart could be inherited
• Heart surgery in the upper chambers
• High levels of heart medicine digoxin
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Heart failure, pneumonia, or metabolic problems

SYMPTOMS

• Lightheadedness
• Chest pain
• Palpitation
• Anxiety
• Shortness of breath

RISK FACTORS

• Occurs in women more than men
• Ages 20-30
• Anxious, under stress, physically fatigued, or hyperactive thyroid
• Excess caffeine or alcohol use
• Respiratory illness

COMPLICATIONS

• Heart might not get enough blood
• Heart attack
• Heart failure

HOW IT IS DIAGNOSED

TREATMENTS

• Hold your nose and close your mouth. Breath out
• The doctor might massage the carotid sinus

PREVENTIONS

• Medication
• Catheter ablation

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE