adenosine

[pacu917]

why does adenosine work for SVT but not for VT?????????

[Mom2four85]

I used to think SVT was the same thing as VT.   I wish they wouldnt abbreviate them so closely - it's easy to get SVT and VT mixed up - V-tach/VT can either be non sustained (NSVT) or sustained - but never abbreviated as SVT - this is where the confusion plays a part.  Then there's (PSVT) Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to confuse us even more lol

[mamaslove71]

I posted in the wrong place..my apologies!

[mamaslove71]

I have had years of SVT, I had an ablasion last month that showed afib/aflutter on m=both th rt and left side of my heart. They were able to ablate the right side only, I am still having issues even though I am taking 25 mg of atenoil  On my follow up appt, my ep said he could do the other side, but it is only 70% effective. I could also start a new medication, but it has a 2-3% risk of cardiac arrest. I could also have a pacer placed.
Tonight, I was in the ER with a rate of 130-150's It did correct itself while I was there. I am just at a cross road. I am only 38 yrs old.I do not/can not deal with this for the rest of my life.  What would you do, if you were in my position.

[itdood]

Probably because SVT arises from above the ventricles, that's why it's called SUPRA-ventricular tachycardia.  Ventricular tach arises in the ventricles.  Two very different causes.