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mark34917
mark34917

Please help only just had a bout of svt was in A&E but now feel like sh*t head is everywhere can't do a thing without getting hot and clammy wanna just lay in bed is this the norm.

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  • Lolasmom
    Lolasmom mark34917

    Posted

    Hey Mark,

    Many some particulars. is this your first SVT attack? What was your heartrate? What did they tell you in the hospital?. Did your heartrate come down in itws own?

    • mark34917
      mark34917 Lolasmom

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the reply, yes it was my first heart was 250bpm the gave andenin injection think it was called that and 3 cardioversions im now at my wits end wondering if its gonna just happen again out the blue hospital bsdically got heart rate down and sent me home.
    • mark34917
      mark34917

      Posted

      I do have a follow up appoitment with a cardiologist but thats about 6 weeks away i go on my holidays in 2 weeks petrified its gonna happen on the plane seriously thinking about councilling it.
    • gene91169
      gene91169 mark34917

      Posted

      As you know, Mark, more info was coming from you as I wrote.  You were given adenosine. You may well, for a few seconds have experienced  the strangest sensations of your life. That's normal, and adenosine usually works.  Wish you could have avoided the conversions.  I have, so far, and don't want any. They work, though, as you found out.

      They would not have released you if you were in any significant danger. Please try to think that way. Yes, you may have another SVT today, or you may not have another for a long time. Your cardiologist will tell you much more about that.  

      Drugs may offer you some help, beta blockers most likely. They've helped me quite a bit.  You may be advised to have an ablation.  It's a low risk procedure with a high success rate.  Mine didn't work, but I may eventaually accept another.

      Please read forums on SVT, most specifically about some breathing techniques that can stop them.  They've worked quite well for me.

      Ideally, you'd see your cardiologist before your flight. I wouldn't want to experince SVT for most of a 4+ hour flight. You'd survive, but until you get a better ubderstanding of your situation, that could be quite an ordeal. SVT on a short flight might become acceptable to you, if appropriate health care was available at your destination.

      Again, we understand what a challenge this is for you. I'm optimistic for you, though.  Again, take care.

    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom mark34917

      Posted

      Mark,

      My svt started last february with 2 episodes within a week. Went to the hospital after a few hours at home. They sent me for a chest exray and by time I came back, my heartrate was back down, but they did see the svt on the ecg. I was then sent to the cardiologist and was put on bisoprolol. Hated it but continued on with it until 5 days prior to  ablation date. Unfortunately my ablation was unsuccessful due to still taking benzo for anxiiety.. It was so disappointing. Visited the specialist last week and he wants to wait 6 months and see how it goes.

      When having svt i only get the sweats, and feel very drained. I was assured that this condition ill not give you a heart attack or stroke, just very scary

      I understand your worry about flying as this has been my worry to. 

      Were you offered beta blockers? You might consider them. They do decrease your heartrate but make you VERY tired. Because I am still on benzo, they also decrease my heartrate and have only had a small episode that only lasted 1-2 minutes with 160 bpm

      There are many of us out there with this condition and if I can be of any help, I am here for you

       

    • mark34917
      mark34917 Lolasmom

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your comments there appreciated yeah they put me on 7.5mg bisprolol 75mg asprin and yeah your right they do make you very tired as for my flight gonna have to just try and take my mind off of it for my familys sake maybe crosswords etc.. If you dont mind me asking what brings yours on.
    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom mark34917

      Posted

      Hi Mark

      Is no reason for the onset. It just happens. I have really bad sweats at the same time.

      To me that seems like a large dose of bisoprolol. I was taking 2.5 mg and sometimes that was to much. I also take medication for blood pressure and my blood pressure was so low with both medications. I had to shave off some of each. Even with the 2.5 mg of bisoprolol there were days I could not function. The tiredness and extremely cold feet really got to me. Some people are okay. I guess I am really sensitive. I just wished that the ablation had worked. I am anxious to have a 2nd done once I get off the benzos.

      Where are you located?

  • gene91169
    gene91169 mark34917

    Posted

    As Lola wrote, Mark, we need more info before we can offer detailed advice, but it's quite likely that your feelings are very normal for someone whose SVT is new to him.  It's also quite likely that you are not in any immediate danger. I've experienced SVT for 50 years now and I just got back from an hour of walking in Tallahassee, Florida.  It's hot and amazing humid, but my messed up and old SVT heart handled it very well.

    Please tell us more so maybe we can help you more.  We have much empathy for your situation.  Take care.  

    • mark34917
      mark34917 gene91169

      Posted

      Hi gene as i said to lolasmom it was my first heart was 250bpm i passed out they tried adonin think its called that the 3 cardioversions im 44years old and i feel terrible laying in bed for 3 days feeling sorry for myself awaiting the next episode.

      Thanks fir your comment

      Mark

  • vimarie
    vimarie mark34917

    Posted

    Whenever I have an svt attack, it mostly happens after I am stressed or exhausted. I usually have shortness of breath and my heart is beating rapidly and hard. I usually stop it by splashing ice water on my face, do a valsa maneuver or just rest and take deep breaths.  I only had to go to the emergency room once to be injected with adenosine 4X before my heart rate went back to normal.

    Ever since I've had my first svt attack, I've stayed away from caffeine and alcohol.

    You should go to an electrophysiologist to make sure you do have SVT and they can recommend what to do next.  

  • ciaran33745
    ciaran33745 mark34917

    Posted

    Hi Mark. You have been given good advice here already so there is little I can add.

    Be reassured, SVT will NOT give you a heart attack.

    Like most people with SVT, your heart is probably in good physical order. You just have some imperfect electrical circuits around it that trigger unusual rhythym now and again. For most people this can be fixed permanently with something called an 'ablation'. 

    In the meantime your cardio will probably be able to control SVT pretty well with medication.

    Avoid ALL caffeine because this is a common trigger for SVT. Do not even drink decaff stuff, or Lucozade or soft drinks that have it added for a 'buzz'.

    Avoid as much mental and emotional stress as humanly possible because that too is a common trigger.

    If I were you I'd go to my GP and ask him to explain SVT to you as soon as possible. You seem quite anxious so I'd also discuss that with him.

    Good luck and keep in touch. 

    • gene91169
      gene91169 ciaran33745

      Posted

      Very helpful comments, Ciaran.  I'm glad you were available for Mark. Mark

    • gene91169
      gene91169

      Posted

      Same comment to all responders.  I'm guessing Mark is encouraged.

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