________ refers to a type of arrhythmia that originates in the sinoatrial (SA) node and causes a sustained increased heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.
A. Sinus tachycardia
B. Supraventricular tachycardia
C. Supraventricular bradycardia
D. Atrial flutter
Answer: B
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