The following symptoms and complaints may indicate ventricular tachycardia (VT):
Leading symptoms
- Tachycardia (heartbeat too fast: > 100 beats per minute) [heart chambers (ventricles) produce a heartbeat that is at least 100 beats per minute independent of the sinus node itself (tachycardia)]
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Syncope (momentary loss of consciousness) to persistent unconsciousness.
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Note: In heart-healthy patients or slow so-called slow VT may also be associated with a less pronounced symptomatology.
