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
I posted in the wrong place..my apologies!
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.
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.