Guide To The Major Types Of Tachycardia

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular fibrillation is the most serious form of tachycardia. It occurs when there is disordered electricity in the heart that causes the ventricles to shudder instead of beating normally. When the heart is not beating normally, blood cannot be circulated through the body. An individual experiencing this will collapse and have a heart attack. It can also occur after a heart attack. This condition is life-threatening and must be treated in an emergency room.

This type of tachycardia has many potential causes. One is a damaged heart muscle, which can be caused by a previous heart attack. Another cause is insufficient blood flow to the muscle, and yet another is an issue with the aorta. Patients may also experience this type of tachycardia if they have a severe infection or are experiencing drug toxicity. The sudden cardiac arrests caused by the condition must be treated immediately.