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Re: PSVT

From: BBB
Date: 21 Apr 2005
Time: 14:41:57
Remote Name: 80.41.2.65

Comments

First, make sure you've got a firm diagnosis of PSVT.

It's very scary feeling your heart beating that fast, and seeing and hearing the monitor in ER. Good new is though that provided there's no other problem with your heart, it's rarely dangerous.

Having said that we don't want our hearts working at 255 BPM on a regular basis, and besides it's very unpleasant.

There may be a hormonal component, but sometimes PSVT just happens. Many times it stops as suddenly as it starts, but sometimes medication and/or cardioversion is needed to convert a heart back to normal rhythm.

Some people find they have triggers - stress, caffeine, alcohol, even certain foods - and they find if they avoid them as best they can, the PSVT goes away.

Some people get used to the "attacks", others find them intolerable. For the latter group ablation - destroying the heart tissue where the rhythm is originating is the treatment of choice. For the former group, there are some things that are helpful in stopping or lessening an episode.

You need to work with your cardiologist and an electrophysiologist to determine the best course of action.

Until you've had a firm diagnosis and your heart has been checked for any other problems, it's best that you get medical attention as soon as you feel a fast heart rate that hasn't got an obvious cause.


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