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Tachycardia Concerns!
I have been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia along with a sinus arrhythmia. This is a result of negligence on my part and not watching what substances I put into my body.
I am only 21 but experience SVT (or PSVT?) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending. I'm not quite sure what triggers my SVT but it is quite nerve racking. I experience chest-discomfort on a daily basis and also find it difficult to catch a full breath, although I do if I try yawning a few times.
I have quit smoking cigarettes, marijuana, drinking alcohol, and partaking in other substances (stimulants) for over 2 months now.
I am quite frightened, to the point where I am afraid to go for walks as the last episode was triggered going for a brisk walk after returning from seeing my doctor who gave me my diagnosis. I sometimes feel a light sensation in or around my heart area, a butterfly sensation along with a light discomfort when I breath at times (although this may be in my head?).
I have been prescribed Teva-Dilitizem, taking one 30mg tablet daily. I have been on it for only a few days now but do not notice any effects as of yet.
I am concerned about my health and whether or not I am in imminent danger, especially whilst exercising. I've had 2 ekgs performed as well as an echocardiogram and they've all returned positive results except for the sinus arrhythmia and SVT that a holter monitor picked up (heart rate shot up to 170). I believe my cardiologist also said my left ventricle is slightly enlarged but that could be due to stress.
These palpitations are driving me crazy and I am paralyzed by fear in not knowing when the next episode of SVT will occur. So now I don't move anymore than I have to.
My main inquiry is how much danger am I in? Is it safe to exercise (mainly walking) with SVT? Even when I experience SVT whilst walking at times? If my echo came out fine but I still have SVT/tachycardia, does that mean my heart is healthy and can take the palpitations/SVT without risk of sudden death or atrial fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia? Do you recommend that I exercise anyway and that it is safe to do so? My doctor told me exercise is good for the heart and to cut down if I experience palpitations. Well that same day while walking I had an episode and sat down to get my heart rate down while trying to take deep breaths and not panic. I hate this!!! Anyhow, I am hoping for a 2nd opinion from someone who may have an idea of what I am going through! Thanks!
I am only 21 but experience SVT (or PSVT?) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending. I'm not quite sure what triggers my SVT but it is quite nerve racking. I experience chest-discomfort on a daily basis and also find it difficult to catch a full breath, although I do if I try yawning a few times.
I have quit smoking cigarettes, marijuana, drinking alcohol, and partaking in other substances (stimulants) for over 2 months now.
I am quite frightened, to the point where I am afraid to go for walks as the last episode was triggered going for a brisk walk after returning from seeing my doctor who gave me my diagnosis. I sometimes feel a light sensation in or around my heart area, a butterfly sensation along with a light discomfort when I breath at times (although this may be in my head?).
I have been prescribed Teva-Dilitizem, taking one 30mg tablet daily. I have been on it for only a few days now but do not notice any effects as of yet.
I am concerned about my health and whether or not I am in imminent danger, especially whilst exercising. I've had 2 ekgs performed as well as an echocardiogram and they've all returned positive results except for the sinus arrhythmia and SVT that a holter monitor picked up (heart rate shot up to 170). I believe my cardiologist also said my left ventricle is slightly enlarged but that could be due to stress.
These palpitations are driving me crazy and I am paralyzed by fear in not knowing when the next episode of SVT will occur. So now I don't move anymore than I have to.
My main inquiry is how much danger am I in? Is it safe to exercise (mainly walking) with SVT? Even when I experience SVT whilst walking at times? If my echo came out fine but I still have SVT/tachycardia, does that mean my heart is healthy and can take the palpitations/SVT without risk of sudden death or atrial fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia? Do you recommend that I exercise anyway and that it is safe to do so? My doctor told me exercise is good for the heart and to cut down if I experience palpitations. Well that same day while walking I had an episode and sat down to get my heart rate down while trying to take deep breaths and not panic. I hate this!!! Anyhow, I am hoping for a 2nd opinion from someone who may have an idea of what I am going through! Thanks!
She said it could be caused by stress and that it is mild. I have been scheduled for a chest/lung x-ray this monday. My doctor is also sending my results up to the University of London cardiology center seeking a second opinion. However she is confident that both exams will return fine and is not too worried about my condition.
Should I be worried about a slight left atrial enlargement? Is she wrong in her diagnosis? Why would she tell me I have nothing to worry about if there wasn't anything to worry about? I believe she is a good doctor.
Should I be worried about a slight left atrial enlargement? Is she wrong in her diagnosis? Why would she tell me I have nothing to worry about if there wasn't anything to worry about? I believe she is a good doctor.
This new diagnosis is probably nothing to worry about as your doctor is telling you. You are going to be evaluated, which is good. One thing you may want to consider doing is to really go through and read some of the posts on this site and consider the ages of the patients writing on here. Many of them are in their 40s,50s and older. Many of them have SVT and are still living and going strong. This is not a death sentence for you, these types of arrhythmias are a pain to live with, but that is about all. You have a long life ahead of you, try and enjoy it.
Thank you :)
I had palpitations yesterday whilst accompanying my dad to his procedure. He has cancer and had to have a stent put into his liver and I was his designated driver.
While I was in the waiting room I had a palpitation, either a skipped or forceful beat but I told myself to remain calm and that my heart is alright. By doing this I was able to handle the palpitation as I accepted it as a normal thing.
On the way back from the hospital and just a little ways out, I experienced another palpitation, this time it felt like a flip flop but I once again told myself to remain calm and that it is nothing to worry about.
I had a third and final palpitation later that evening which was forceful and flip-floppy and the strongest one of the day, yet I still told myself to remain calm and that it is normal. On the last one I felt my heart rate increase slightly but because I remained calmed and refrained from panicking, it ended quickly without complications.
So now I am wondering if when I do experience these palpitations, that fear/adrenaline feeds the heart rate/palpitation and increases the likelihood of an SVT episode?
Although I still don't understand why my heart rate would shoot up to 170 BPM after 20 mins of cutting the grass, which is a relatively low intensity work out.
I had palpitations yesterday whilst accompanying my dad to his procedure. He has cancer and had to have a stent put into his liver and I was his designated driver.
While I was in the waiting room I had a palpitation, either a skipped or forceful beat but I told myself to remain calm and that my heart is alright. By doing this I was able to handle the palpitation as I accepted it as a normal thing.
On the way back from the hospital and just a little ways out, I experienced another palpitation, this time it felt like a flip flop but I once again told myself to remain calm and that it is nothing to worry about.
I had a third and final palpitation later that evening which was forceful and flip-floppy and the strongest one of the day, yet I still told myself to remain calm and that it is normal. On the last one I felt my heart rate increase slightly but because I remained calmed and refrained from panicking, it ended quickly without complications.
So now I am wondering if when I do experience these palpitations, that fear/adrenaline feeds the heart rate/palpitation and increases the likelihood of an SVT episode?
Although I still don't understand why my heart rate would shoot up to 170 BPM after 20 mins of cutting the grass, which is a relatively low intensity work out.
My HR goes high with minimal effort as well. Always has. When I work out, it hits 200 bpm within a few moments of doing cardio. Even getting up in the morning and moving around can cause my HR to go high. It can also be deconditioning.
My PVCs I think bother me more then anything though. I hate that strong thump.
My PVCs I think bother me more then anything though. I hate that strong thump.
"I have been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia along with a sinus arrhythmia. This is a result of negligence on my part and not watching what substances I put into my body. "
If it's any consolation to you, your heart was probably "mis-wired" all along. Trashing your bod with various substances only revealed it. You said your cardiologist noted that you have a re-entrant form of SVT. AVNRT I think is the most common form. AVRT (which had) is a less common form. In a vast majority of cases, both of these forms are curable with cardiac ablation.
SVT is far from a "death sentence"; on the contrary. Many of us here participate in high aerobic sports, and compete on a high level. I might have had SVT the longest of any current member on the forum, at 54 years. I believe "ireno" is a close second.
So don't beat yourself up over it. But now that it's been revealed, learn to cope with it and control it rather than letting it control you.
If it's any consolation to you, your heart was probably "mis-wired" all along. Trashing your bod with various substances only revealed it. You said your cardiologist noted that you have a re-entrant form of SVT. AVNRT I think is the most common form. AVRT (which had) is a less common form. In a vast majority of cases, both of these forms are curable with cardiac ablation.
SVT is far from a "death sentence"; on the contrary. Many of us here participate in high aerobic sports, and compete on a high level. I might have had SVT the longest of any current member on the forum, at 54 years. I believe "ireno" is a close second.
So don't beat yourself up over it. But now that it's been revealed, learn to cope with it and control it rather than letting it control you.
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