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Clinical features

Authoring team

The patient may complain of:

  • palpitations
  • chest pain
  • shortness of breath

On examination:

  • the radial pulse is regular, often with a rate of 125-160 rate/min if there is a 2:1 AV block
  • the pulse may be irregular if there is variable AV block
  • the frequency of 'a' waves in the JVP greatly exceeds the pulse rate
  • carotid compression may slow the rate
  • there may be signs of heart failure if the heart decompensates

Reference

  1. Brugada J, Katritsis DG, Arbelo E, et al; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2019 ESC guidelines for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia - the Task Force for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Eur Heart J. 2020 Feb 1;41(5):655-720.

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