Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

An episode of ventricular tachycardia that lasts for less than 30 seconds is called non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, or NSVT. NSVT can be significant for two reasons. First, while often it is not noticeable, it can produce several symptoms including palpitations, lightheadedness, or even loss of consciousness. More importantly, NSVT often indicates that significant underlying heart disease may be present....Read Full Post
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