SVT - The supraventricular tachycardias

  • AVNRT is the commonest SVT. Cause of the “frog sign” and feels like your whole body is shaking in time with your heartbeat.

    AV node re-entry tachycardia AVNRT

    AVNRT is the commonest SVT. It is the cause of the “frog sign” and it can make you feel like your whole body is shaking in time with your heartbeat.

  • AV re-entry tachycardia - also known as Wolff Parkinson White or WPW - is due to a short circuit in the heart's electrical connections

    AV re-entry tachycardia or WPW

    AV re-entry tachycardia - also known as Wolff Parkinson White or WPW - is due to a short circuit in the heart's electrical connections.

    WPW
  • Focal atrial tachycardia

    Atrial tachycardia

    Usually, your heartbeat is initiated from a single spot in the heart, but sometimes there is a competing focal point elsewhere which can take over your heartbeat.