Anyone with unexplained ventricular tachycardia?

[Matiadbueno94]

Im a 23 year old guy and had an episode 2 weeks ago. 20 ekgs, 2 stress tests, 2 stress echos, echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI, EP study, blood tests and x rays all normal. Still no answer. It was 22 beats long and lasted a few seocnds. I took 60 mg of prednisone a day and a half before, so im hoping that caused it. Is there anyone else out there like me? Worried? Scared? Paranoid?

[MichelleP_3811]

If you have had all the tests and your heart is considered normal odds are any short runs of VT are of no significance.  They could even really be just a run of PVCs from what I have read.  But regardless so long as the rhythm converts on its own and doesn't get caught in a reentry situation there is likely no chance of this turning dangerous for you.  There generally has to be some sort of heart damage for it to turn dangerous.  So the worst thing you can do is stress and panic about it all as that will actually likely cause you more symptoms.  I know easier said than done but just do your best to talk yourself out of gravitating towards worst case scenario.  If you notice a run of anything try and cough, that may break it up sooner than a few seconds.  Drinks lots of water and avoid sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine and foods that cause indigestion and acid reflux.  If you have those then consider taking antacids when you eat foods that upset your stomach.  I get lots of pvcs if I get acid reflux and the antacids really seem to help a lot.  I thought I read in one of your comments that you were given meds for the run?  I will warn you that anti-arrhythmia meds can actually be dangerous so unless you are having sustained runs I would take those kinds of meds with caution.  They may cause more harm than good.  If one doctor is suggesting them but another is not then I may question each as to why they think what they think.  Especially ask what the risks are for taking the meds and the risks against taking them.  I believe that in an otherwise healthy heart the risks may be greater taking the meds than not taking them but discuss this with the doctor so you can make the best most informed decision. And just do your best to address stress and anxiety.  High levels of stress and anxiety could even be the main culprit for getting the short runs.  But regardless the more you can try and take charge of anxiety stress and fear the less heart symptoms you will have. Take care and feel better soon.