PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT ARE POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS OF VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA?

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

There are three key signs that show ventricular tachycardia is serious, which are; a)When the ventricles are beating at a rapid rate of between 120-300 beats per minute and these beats are not coordinating with atria. b)Severe palpitations. This results from the abnormal and fast uncoordinated rhythms from the ventricles, which impairs the ability of the heart to pump blood to the brain and other parts of the body. c)When the patient becomes pulseless and unresponsive. This happens when cardiac output is reduced as a result of decreased ventricular filling from the rapid heart rate.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

It can go from nothing to death. Ventricular tachycardia is a very critical condition. It can last only a few seconds and even be asymptomatic. However, if maintained, it will make one lose consciousness and lead to a cardiac arrest.

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Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Heart failure, sudden death by cardiac arrest are possible complications of ventricular tachycardia. Complications vary from person to person.

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