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Do you always go to the hospital when you have tachycardia?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 1 3:55pm | Replies (21)
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@marianne103

Thank you for your response John. I am not experiencing any of those other symptoms. No callback from my earlier call but I was able to make an appt for this afternoon. Have you ever tried any at home things such as holding your nose, holding an ice pack to your face?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 27 8:29am

The only at home thing I've tried was in and out breathing but it was more to try and lower my blood pressure readings when I take my BP in the mornings.

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cedarbog | @cedarbog | Jan 28 8:23am

I’ve had good success with the modified Valsalva maneuvers in resolving SVT episodes, at home and in the hospital ER where they showed me how. If I have a different arrhythmia, they don’t work so well and I resort to a pill in the pocket. The choice of rescue meds will depend on your individual circumstances, including other meds you are taking. Good luck!

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