Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia (pronounced: ven-TRIK-yoo-lar tak-ih-KAR-dee-uh) is a type of heart rhythm disorder characterized by a fast heart rate in the heart's lower chambers (ventricles). The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack, or as a result of cardiomyopathy.
Etymology
The term "Ventricular tachycardia" is derived from the Latin ventriculus meaning "little belly" or "cavity", and the Greek tachys meaning "swift" and kardia meaning "heart".
Symptoms
Symptoms of ventricular tachycardia may include dizziness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, fainting (syncope), or chest pain. However, some people may have no symptoms or only minor ones.
Causes
Ventricular tachycardia is most commonly caused by heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. Other causes can include certain medications, electrolyte imbalances, and genetic disorders.
Treatment
Treatment for ventricular tachycardia may include medications, medical procedures, surgery, or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The specific treatment will depend on the severity of the condition, the underlying cause, and the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Cardiomyopathy
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Chest pain
- Heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Valvular heart disease
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Genetic disorders
- Medical procedure
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ventricular tachycardia
- Wikipedia's article - Ventricular tachycardia
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