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Supraventricular Tachycardia - Symptoms
Symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia include:
- A racing or fluttering feeling in the chest (palpitations).
- Chest discomfort (pressure, tightness, pain).
- Lightheadedness or dizziness.
- Fainting (syncope).
- Shortness of breath.
- A pounding pulse. You may feel or see your pulse beating, especially at your neck, where large blood vessels are close to the skin.
- Sweating.
- Tightness or fullness in the throat.
- Tiredness (fatigue).
- Excessive urine production.
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October 20, 2004
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