SVT? Can anyone help?

Posted 6 years ago, 3 users are following.

alison88042

Hi, for weeks I’ve had the same thing. At night I’m literally just dropping off nice and relaxed when my heart flutters and is followed immediately by a regular but fast heart rate that goes on sometimes for hours. I’m sure it’s not panic that’s causing this as I feel relaxed even when it happens but the GP says it’s all anxiety. I’m sure this is an SVT? Should I go back - again? Holter Meters never catch it and just show ectopics. It’s the flutter followed by fast heart rate that concerns me more than the odd ectopic. And thoughts greatly appreciated!

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BJStar3 alison88042

Posted 6 years ago

Dear alison88042,
Mine start out that way about 6mo ago then I started cold sweats, nausea and dizzy! Doctor did a cardiac ablation but 2 weeks after I started getting worse so thats when he put in my pacemaker! Such a big difference! Hope you find a solution!
- alison88042 BJStar3
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Thanks for replying. I had an ablation procedure about 4 Year’s ago because I had similar issues but they couldn’t find anything during the procedure so just sent me on my way. I still think they missed something.
sarah88339 alison88042

Posted 6 years ago

It is how fast your heart is going that matters. If it is under 100 bpm it's fine. I get the same as you,usually if I have eaten a heavy meal or eaten late or even if I am a bit "windy"
you are always much more aware of your heart when lying down.
do you drink alcohol or caffeine in the evenings because this can cause it too.
- alison88042 sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Thanks Sarah. It’s probsbly around the 100/110bpm mark (usually 60 something at night). Does yours start with the flutter? This is definitely the ‘trigger’ for me?
- sarah88339 alison88042
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  My starts with an ectopic beat and then goes into a regular but fast rhythmn . It sometimes happens after a meal too when I am sitting.
- alison88042 sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Thanks Sarah. That’s reassuring. Have you been diagnosed with an SVT? If so have you been given anything to help. I also get this after eating a large meal. And any tips on how to not let this bother you gratefully received!
- BJStar3 alison88042
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  mine is 90/70 with 66 after pacemaker before 115/59 43
- alison88042 BJStar3
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Is that blood pressure or beats per minute.?
- sarah88339 alison88042
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Eat small helpings and don't eat late. I can't eat and then rush about or bend down for a while or it sparks of my heart which can go into rapid beats or AF
  I am on flecainode and rivaoxiban
- alison88042 sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Thanks Sarah. That’s exactly how I am but I’m so p’d off because my gp keeps saying it’s just anxiety and tell me to try to relax and calm down.
- alison88042 sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Sarah, sorry for pestering you but is the medication for the SVT or AF?
- sarah88339 alison88042
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  My friends think AF is just a panic attack so I don't discuss it . I am grateful for this forum and the discussions !
- sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  My meds are for AF. I have never been told I have SVTs
- alison88042 sarah88339
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Thanks. So I’m guessing you have an irregular beat at times too? (Ie the AF) I bought a Kardia device ages ago and it’s never shown AF. I agree forums like this are the only way I can make some sense of what’s going on!
- sarah88339 alison88042
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Good luck Alison and remember SVTs aren't dangerous!

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