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/ Tachycardia, Ventricular
 Description of disease:
 Tachycardia is a condition in which the heart rhythm is damaged and the heart beat is increased which originates in the ventricles of the heart.
Ventricular tachycardia is potentially life threatening as it can develop into ventricular fibrillation. Each case of ventricular tachycardia demands immediate medical treatment.
Symptoms:
quickened pulse
tachycardia (rapid beating of the heart)
Research:
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Electrophysiological testing
Exercise test
X-ray examination of the chest
Doctors :
Cardiologist
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Updated:
2008-04-08 15:00:06
Bibliography:
Visalli, G. Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1996
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