Supraventricular Tachycardia: When To Call A Doctor

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When to Call a Doctor

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Call 911 or seek emergency services immediately if you have a fast heart rate and you:

Faint or feel as though you are going to faint.
Have severe shortness of breath.
Have chest pain.
Have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

Call your doctor if you are having fluttering in your chest (palpitations) that persists and does not go away quickly or if you have frequent palpitations.

Watchful Waiting

If you have a fast heart rate and you have symptoms that may be caused by the fast heart rate, watchful waiting is not appropriate. See your doctor.

Who to See

Health professionals who can evaluate symptoms of a fast or irregular heartbeat include:

Most people with supraventricular tachycardia need to see a cardiologist or electrophysiologist for follow-up care.

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Last updated:	September 17, 2008
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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