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Supra Ventricular Tachycardia

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 26, 2024 | Replies (21)

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@harveywj

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a specific type of irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. It's a very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers. It should not be confused other arrhythmias. There is no such thing as an SVT aflutter or SVT Afib. SVTs often do not necessarily worsen over time. They can worsen but unlike Afib the most common we hear about that often worsens over time if left untreated SVTs can be rather mild and not necessarily need medical care. I would not let a PA or NP make decisions about treatment of any arrhythmia. I would only see an EP.
There are 3 main groups of SVT.
Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). This is the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia.
Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT). This is the second most common type of supraventricular tachycardia. It's most commonly seen in younger people.
Atrial tachycardia. This type of SVT is more commonly seen in people who have heart disease. Atrial tachycardia doesn't involve the AV node.

You said "I was a mechanical engineer and was always taught to question the data by duplicating the data collection and verifying. This time there is no testing just following the assumed protocol and referral to another doctor if it doesn't work".
I think you have this spot on. This is a red flag. I would be looking for different opinion rather than going down the rabbit hole you describe.

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I concur with @ harveywj’s advice about looking elsewhere for advice and knowing all the options. One is an SVT nasal spray, pending FDA clearance, Etripamil, also called Cardamyst. It is a calcium channel blocker. Does anyone in the community have any information on this new SVT drug? Fleconaide is another alternative. BTW, Diltiazem is more about rate control rather than rhythm control. I was prescribed Diltiazem for blood pressure and have had no side effects but knew going in that its efficacy was low in preventing SVT episodes.