For persons in whom the symptoms are unbearable medications such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers can be used, usually with good results. Newer techniques are being developed using catheter ablation to modify and not destroy the sinus node thus avoiding the need for a pacemaker. As you can see the diagnosis and treatment of tachycardia is not straight forward and oftentimes a specialist is needed. The type of cardiologist who treats these type of problems is called an electrophysiologist. Your doctor can refer you to one if needed or you can probably find one at the nearest major medical center.
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