The most common type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is _____
a. atrial tachycardia
b. atrial flutter
c. AV reentrant tachycardia (AVRT)
d. AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)
D
AVNRT is the most common type of SVT. It is caused by reentry in the area of the AV node.
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