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Subject: Re: PSVT's and hypothalmic involvement
Forum: The Heart Forum
Topic Area: Tachycardia
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on January 01, 1999 at 17:02:33:
In Reply to: PSVT's and hypothalmic involvement posted by cindy on January 01, 1999 at 13:20:11:


Can secondary hypothalmic problems be a cause of PSVT's or SVT's?

Is the treatment the same if the problem arises from the hypothalmic interruptions?

Thank you.

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Dear cindy,


Thank you for your question. Could you define what you mean by "secondary hypothalmic problems" and "hypothalmic interruptions". These are not terms I am familiar with. Could you also clarify what type of treatment you are referring to for hypothalamic interruptions. There is some experimental literature concerning arrhythmias and the hypothalmus but I am not aware of any therapeutic interventions involving the brain.

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