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What Does An Episode Of Ventricular Tachycardia In A Teenager Indicate?

My 18 year old granddaughter recently wore a heart monitor for one week. Today Dr. Office called and said she had one eppisode of V Tach during that week and they are referring her to a cardiologist. Naturally the family is concerned (especially parents). How serious is this and should she see a cardiologist in Huntsville or Birmingham, Alabama. We are located in a small N.Alabama town and have one local cardiologist but don t know anything about him. He is new to the area. Thanks for any info.
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that ventricular tachycardia in young adult can be because of underlying heart disease which can structural heart disease, cardiac tumor, cardiomyopathy, electrolyte disturbance etc. which needs to be evaluated to avoid sudden cardiac arrest or sudden death. It's recommended for you to consult with a nearby cardiologist for physical and diagnostic evaluation of the disease. Events of ventricular tachycardia resolve by treating underlying cause.

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What Does An Episode Of Ventricular Tachycardia In A Teenager Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that ventricular tachycardia in young adult can be because of underlying heart disease which can structural heart disease, cardiac tumor, cardiomyopathy, electrolyte disturbance etc. which needs to be evaluated to avoid sudden cardiac arrest or sudden death. It s recommended for you to consult with a nearby cardiologist for physical and diagnostic evaluation of the disease. Events of ventricular tachycardia resolve by treating underlying cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.