Paroxysmal Supraventricular T... : Treatments
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If you do not have symptoms, PSVT may not require treatment. If symptoms occur or if you have another heart disorders, treatment may be necessary. If you have an episode of PSVT, a technique called the Valsalva maneuver can be used to interrupt th...
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Catheter ablation destroys (ablates) an abnormal electrical pathway or groups of electrical cells that may be causing a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). A specially trained doctor (electrophysiologist) performs the procedure.
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Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube (a catheter) inserted into the heart through During catheter ablation, a long flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a vein in the patient ' s groin and guided toward the heart. A special x-ray machine called a fluoroscope helps the electrophysiologist visualize correct placement.
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Cardioversion is a procedure to restore the heart’s normal rhythm. During the procedure, you’ll be given medication to keep you free from pain. Then the doctor gives you a brief electric shock. This helps your heartbeat become normal again.
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Defibrillation is a process in which an electrical device called a defibrillator sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an arrhythmia resulting in the return of a productive heart rhythm. Purpose Defibrillation is performed to correct life-threatening arrhythmias of the heart including ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest.
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Cardioversion is a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal. Cardioversion is used in persons who have heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), which can cause the heart to beat too fast.
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Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring the heart ' s normal rhythm by applying a controlled electric shock to the exterior of the chest. Abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias or dysrhythmias.
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Defibrillation is a process in which an electronic device sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heartbeat, and restore the normal heart rhythm. Purpose Defibrillation is performed to correct life-threatening fibrillations of the heart, which could result in cardiac arrest.
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Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring the heart ' s normal rhythm by applying a controlled electric shock to the exterior of the chest. Purpose When the heart beats too fast, blood no longer circulates effectively in the body.
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A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart’s electrical system beat at the right pace. Inserting the pacemaker into your body is called implantation. You stay awake during the procedure.
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A pacemaker is a surgically implanted electronic device that regulates a cardiac arrhythmia. Pacemakers are most frequently prescribed when the heartbeat decreases under 60 beats per minute at rest (severe symptomatic bradycardia).
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A pacemaker is a surgically-implanted electronic device that regulates a slow or erratic heartbeat. Purpose Pacemakers are implanted to regulate irregular contractions of the heart (arrhythmia).
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A pacemaker is an implantable electronic device that delivers electrical stimulation to the heart to help regulate its beat. Purpose Pacemakers are used to correct abnormal rhythms of the heart, most notably, brachycardia, an abnormally slow heartbeat.
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Carotid sinus massage involves rubbing the large part of the arterial wall at the point where the common carotid artery, located in the neck, divides into its two main branches. Purpose Sinus, in this case, means an area in a blood vessel that is bigger than the rest of the vessel.
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