supraventrikulaarselt

Supraventrikulaarselt is a term used in medicine, specifically in cardiology, to describe heart rhythms that originate above the ventricles of the heart. These rhythms are often referred to as supraventricular tachycardias (SVT), which are characterized by a rapid heart rate originating from the atria or the atrioventricular (AV) node. The electrical impulses that trigger these fast heartbeats begin in the upper chambers of the heart, either the atria or the AV junction, before they reach the ventricles, the lower chambers. This distinguishes them from ventricular tachycardias, which originate within the ventricles themselves.

Common types of supraventricular arrhythmias include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and AV nodal reentrant tachycardia. Symptoms can vary but may include palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fainting. Diagnosis typically involves an electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the electrical activity of the heart. Treatment aims to restore a normal heart rhythm and can include medication, electrical cardioversion, or catheter ablation. The term "supraventrikulaarselt" itself is an adverbial form indicating that something is occurring or originating in a location superior to the ventricles.