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Paroxysmal tachycardia
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Bouveret-Hoffmann syndrome
Overview
Overview
Paroxysmal tachycardia is a form of tachycardia which has begins and ends in an acute (or paroxysmal) manner.
Classification
Classification
Types include supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia.
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