svt/pac, pcv

[bumble72]

Excuse my ignorance but can someone explain to me the difference between SVT and PAC/PCV

[ireneo]

And 215 bpm is outside the usual heart rate, even for a person doing exercise.

[Jerzeegal]

Most of the cardio docs say that in a structurally normal heart pvcs and pacs are benign.

All three are treatable but you should talk to your cardio about the best treatment option for you.

There is a good article on WebMD about supraventricular tachycardia so you could do search there and get lots of info.

Take care
Jerz

[bumble72]

thanks Jerz,

so which do you think is worse?  I have no experience of pac/pvc, but have SVT where my heart beats at about 215 bmp.
which are the most treatable?

[Jerzeegal]

Hiya Bumble,

PAC is a premature atrial contraction which means the electrical impulse begins in the atria ( upper chambers of the heart.)
PVC  is a premature ventricular contraction which means the impluse begins in the ventricles ( lower chambers of the heart)
SVT is Supra ventricular tachycardia - usually the heart rate is above 100 beats a minute.

Hope this helps
Jerz

[bumble72]

sorry, meant pvc not pcv.

thanks.