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5. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

SVT is a fast heartbeat that starts in the upper chambers of the heart. It’s usually caused by extra electrical pathways that are present from birth. These signals can suddenly speed up the heartbeat and then stop just as quickly. In babies, it might show up as poor feeding, pale skin, or a very fast heartbeat—sometimes over 200 beats per minute. For adults, SVT can feel like a racing heart or pounding in the chest. Some episodes go away on their own, but repeated ones may need treatment.

Supraventricular tachycardia  : Are you at risk? yes or no

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