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Lolasmom
Lolasmom

Well Tuesday I went for my second EP study. The first one was done June 2016 that was unsuccessful.Doctor thought it was because I was taking  Klonopin.  So I spent 10 months coning off it  and also trazodone.  Worst 10 months of my life!!!!

So he would do second ablation once I was off everything. So this past Tuesday I went for the second one.

Success????  Nope

He found out that I did not have AVNRT ,but have  AT  (atrial tacycardia).  This particiular SVT requirred a different machine and different staff,so they could not do it

This requires  a 3D imagery.and sedation

So now I have to wait until May 7th. He also wanted my groin to heal

Just wondered if anyone  has AT,and what you experience

Btw, As I mentioned this was this Tuesday, and yesterday (Wed.) I had an episode,but it was different than what I normally experience.  Appreciate any information

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  • paullie
    paullie Lolasmom

    Posted

    Lolasmom, I’m so sorry to hear this happened...makes you wonder how often others get misdiagnosed ...so your first attempt they did not discover that it was AT and not SVT?
    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom paullie

      Posted

      Hi Paullie

      Thank you for your reply

      It was about an hour ago that I thought the same thing.

      At the time when he was speaking with me,  you just can not think of everything to ask. I see him in 6 weeks and I will certainly find out.

      I wonder if at the first attempt , the AT was hidden as I was taking a benzo at that time. He felt it  was  unsuccessful   because of the benzo. So glad I am off that crap

    • paullie
      paullie Lolasmom

      Posted

      Yes that’s right, perhaps the meds make it difficult to detect. I hear ya, you leave the Drs office and think of questions you wished you had asked 😕

  • gene91169
    gene91169 Lolasmom

    Posted

    I'm confident, Lola, that your persistence will eventually pay you a huge dividend: a much better behaving heart.  I'm very impressed by your ability to keep trying.  Take the best of care of yourself.  

    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom gene91169

      Posted

      Thank you Gene, You always say such kind things. I really appreciate it  Since coming off these med Clonezepam and Trazadone., it has been a nightmare. Nor sure whether it is the anxiety or still withdrawals.  Hoping it is withdrawals...........
  • paullie
    paullie Lolasmom

    Posted

    Hang in there Lolasmom 😞 May will be here before you now it. If there’s a cancellation can you be considered for it? 

    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom paullie

      Posted

      Hi there paullie,

      They never mentioned anything, but I see my EP  March 1, so I will ask

      Just so discouraging....... 

  • paullie
    paullie Lolasmom

    Posted

    😞 this too shall pass...and the end result will be so worth it 😊

  • eli17162
    eli17162 Lolasmom

    Posted

    I was diagnosed with svt in 2016 after 2 trips to the er. My dr recommends ablation. I see so many people who don't have good experiences with them. I will continue to stay on my 50 mg metoprolol. I am sorry it was not successful for you. I know how frustrating it must be.

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