What is ventricular tachycardia?

Also known as: V-Tach, VT, cardiac arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat

Ventricular tachycardia is the medical term for a rapid heartbeat that affects the ventricles, or the lower chambers of the heart. It varies in severity and can lead to complications in many instances if left untreated.

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Reviewed by: Anthony F. Rossi, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM