Sudden Heart Racing During Workouts: Understanding SVT

Sometimes, your heart can suddenly start beating very fast, even when you're exercising or just going about your day.

This is called Supraventricular Tachycardia, or SVT.

It happens because there's a kind of electrical short circuit in your heart that makes it beat too quickly, often more than 170 times a minute.

Things like stress, not drinking enough water, not sleeping well, or having too much caffeine can trigger it.

If this happens, the best thing to do is stop what you're doing, rest, and try to stay calm.

Sometimes, certain tricks like taking deep breaths or splashing cold water on your face can help your heart go back to normal.

Doctors can check for SVT with tests like an ECG or a special monitor that tracks your heart over time.

Things like drinking too much coffee, not sleeping enough, or not having enough important minerals in your body can make SVT more likely.

If you think you might have SVT, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor.