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AVNRT risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ramyar Ghandriz MD[2]

Overview

Overview

Underlying structural heart disease is generally absent. Often, there is no precipitant of an episode. Risk factors for precipitation of AVNRT include Alcohol, Anemia,Anxiety and Caffeine.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include Alcohol,Anemia,Anxiety and Caffeine.

Common Risk Factors

References

References

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