Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Hi. I’m happy to be here. I’m a 68 year old retired RN. I have been diagnosed with PSVT (paroxysmal Supra ventricular tachycardia) 6 months ago. I am on propane one 150 three times a day and bisoprolol 2.5 mg daily. I joined because I am considering an ablation to terminate the pills.

I have defibrillator installed in My chest last four month it fired twice very scary experience.
Anyone similar experience and good advice will be appreciated what to do in my situation.
I am 52 years old it's been hard going since I been diagnosed to have heardretre ventricular tachycardia irregular heart beat.
I will really really someone had similar experiences to guide me through.
Kind Regards
Sajjad Ahmad

Sajjad, I had a Pacemaker/ Defibrillator installed 2015 and it's shocked 16 times. I've had 7 ablations and recently an A V Nobe ablation. You may need an ablation in the future. Don't be scared to have it done, many people have great results.

Is there anything in particular you would like some help with, or to know, doclarrea? Welcome to the forum.

Does anyone get hot flushes when you get PVCs or PACs. I a male

I have AFib but the palpitations haven’t happened for a while until yesterday when I went for a dental cleaning - I wasn’t worried or nervous about the visit however I’m wondering if placing the dental chair way back and almost flat is the reason why my palpitations started up when I got home. I could feel a slight flutter after the appt. and then the full onslaught of palpitations which lasted a few hours followed by up and down blood pressure and shortness of breath - feeling exhausted as well. It finally stopped before bedtime and I’m back to normal today. Just wondering if the position of the chair and me triggered them and if so I will ask to not place me as far back at the next appt. Any thoughts?

Just thinking about your prone position as my palpitations only happen when I am prone -- nightime sleeping position. I am going in for a an apnea test which is breathing centered. I wonder if your palpitations are related to breathing due to work being done on you in a prone position and your normal breathing pattern is affected.

Good point. I didn’t feel I had a problem with breathing at the time but with my mouth open for a while maybe so. I’m going to ask for my chair to be raised up more the next time. I do have my head propped up while sleeping in bed. Thanks for your comment.

Yes, I believe being flat could cause. I don't let them do that as I get dizzy. And I do not sleep flat because of sleep apnea. My sister who also has sleep apnea and used one of those horrible snorkels as I call the for years, if she sleeps in a recliner she has no problem. In response to her story, I have now slept for years slanted up on pillows and have no problem. I tried one night to not have them a little lower, and that night woke up gasping. It beats the snorkel for me to sleep propped up.

Interesting. Glad you don’t need a CPAC. I can breathe okay but get a lot of mucous in my throat and mouth if I lie flat - so I prop my head up with pillows - probably has to do with the AFib - who knows?! Thanks for your input.