Discussion. Pulmonary emboli present with a wide range of varying clinical features. SVTs are an uncommon feature of pulmonary emboli, hence a high index of suspicion needs to be maintained and a thorough workup for the cause of an SVT needs to be undertaken.

Does PE affect heart rate?

Other symptoms of a pulmonary embolism can resemble those of a heart attack, such as: Rapid heart rate or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Rapid or difficult breathing.

Can lung problems cause SVT?

In rare cases, conditions that affect the lungs such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pneumonia can also cause a type of SVT called multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT).