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But some things can change how electrical signals travel through the heart and cause arrhythmias. They include: Tisdale JE, et al. Drug-induced arrhythmias: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020; doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000905. What is arrhythmia? American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia. Accessed June 13, 2023. Take over-the-counter cough and cold medicines or prescription medications that can cause a SVT episode

Excessive alcohol use. Drinking too much alcohol can affect electrical signaling in the heart. This can increase the chance of developing atrial fibrillation. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized as one of the top Cardiology & Heart Surgery hospitals in the nation for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. If you have a slow heart rate and your heart isn't pumping enough blood, you may have a type of bradycardia. Types of bradycardias include: If you have atrial or SVT that occurs once in a while, you may not need treatment if you don’t have symptoms or other heart problems.

Jalife J, et al., eds. Assessment of the patient with a cardiac arrhythmia. In: Zipes and Jalife's Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 13, 2023. There are times when it is OK to have a fast or slow heartbeat. For example, the heart may beat faster with exercise or slow down during sleep. Some people with atrial or supraventricular tachycardia may have no symptoms. Others may experience: Libby P, et al., eds. Approach to the patient with cardiac arrhythmias. In: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 13, 2023.

Unfortunately for him, instead of getting praises and honors, he was sent to a debtors prison, accused of plagiarism and became homeless for ten years. It was in 1831 that Smith, (now known as the father of the modern geology) was awarded the Geological Society of London’s best award and King William IV assured him of a lifetime pension.Lee R. Atrial fibrillation: Surgical ablation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed June 13, 2023.

Supraventricular tachycardia. This broad term includes irregular heartbeats that start above the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles. Supraventricular tachycardia causes episodes of a pounding heartbeat that start and stop suddenly.In patients with symptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, medications or ablation may be needed to control paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Preventing Atrial or SVT

Bradycardia (brad-e-KAHR-dee-uh) is a slow heartbeat. The heart rate is less than 60 beats a minute. A heart rate below 60 beats a minute is considered bradycardia. But a low resting heart rate doesn't always mean there's a problem. If you're physically fit, your heart may be able to pump enough blood to the body with less than 60 beats a minute. One of the most committed and brilliant volunteers were Dr. William Minor, a man who provides thousands of entries and was considered at that time a lunatic. For decades he spent his days in an asylum, contributing to the dictionary, one task that distracted him from the grandiose and scary delusions. Preventing atrial or SVT can be more difficult than treatment. But making the following lifestyle changes may help:

Caffeine, nicotine or illegal drug use. Stimulants can cause the heart to beat faster and may lead to the development of more-serious arrhythmias. Illegal drugs, such as amphetamines and cocaine, may greatly affect the heart. Some may cause sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. Atrial flutter. Atrial flutter is similar to AFib, but the heartbeats are more organized. Atrial flutter also is linked to stroke. Untreated AFib doubles the risk of heart-related deaths and is associated with a fivefold increased risk for stroke. Yet many people are unaware that AFib is a serious condition.