Medical articles of Ventricular tachycardia

13/04/2026
Dr Matt Wright
Consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist
What are the warning signs of ventricular tachycardia?
Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially serious heart rhythm condition that originates in the lower chambers of the heart. While it can sometimes occur without obvious symptoms, it often presents with important warning signs that should not be ignored.
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13/10/2025
Dr John Whitaker
Cardiologist
PVC and VT ablations: Understanding heart rhythm treatments
Two common rhythm disturbances are premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). When medications are not effective or well-tolerated, a procedure called catheter ablation can offer a lasting solution.
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13/05/2025
Dr Magdi Saba
Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiologist)
Understanding ventricular tachycardia and its treatment
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an arrhythmia originating in the heart's lower chambers. It can cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and dizziness to fainting and sudden cardiac arrest. This article from a consultant interventional cardiac electrophysiologist provides an overview of VT, its mapping, and treatment options.
17/12/2024
Dr Aftab Gill
Cardiologist
What are the red flags for heart palpitations?
Heart palpitations are sensations where the heart feels like it's pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly. While they’re often harmless, certain red flags may indicate a more serious underlying condition that requires medical attention.
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12/05/2022
Professor Sanjay Sharma
Cardiologist
It runs in the family: inherited heart disease
Inherited heart diseases are conditions that affect the heart and cardiovascular system caused by geentic abnormalities that are passed down from a parent to their offspring. Leading consultant cardiologist, based in London, Professor Sanjay Sharma explains this further. He discusses how these conditions are tested for and whether they can be prevented or are more likely to be passed from one parent than another.
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01/10/2020
Dr Syed Ahsan
Cardiologist
How an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) could save your life
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has life-saving capabilities. Discover what ICDs are, the types, when they are needed and the process of having one implanted, explained by Dr Syed Ahsan
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21/02/2019
Dr Syed Ahsan
Cardiologist
Heart beating too fast?
Why is your heart beating so fast? We asked Dr Syed Ahsan about a racing heart, the causes of a fast heartbeat and when a racing heart might indicate an underlying heart rhythm disorder.
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29/10/2018
Dr Syed Ahsan
Cardiologist
My heart has an extra beat - are they dangerous? All you need to know about ventricular ectopic beats
Expert cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan discusses ventricular ectopic heartbeats (extra heartbeats), a condition in which the heart experiences extra beats; how they can be spotted; if they're dangerous, and exactly when it's time to see a specialist.
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22/11/2017
Dr Syed Ahsan
Cardiologist
Simple methods for treating supraventricular tachycardia
Expert cardiologist, Dr Syed Ahsan explains how supraventricular tachycardia can be treated, and explains some home remedies to stop SVT attacks.
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