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SVT & Ablation
In 2020 I started get rapid heartbeats on a regular basis even if I was not doing anything physical. They would last up to an hour at 200 beats. Heart monitor never detected anything but my doctor said to use the Kardia device and I did when it started. He knew right away it was SVT. I had an ablation and thank god it took the first time. I was able to fully function within a day of the procedure, it’s now almost 5 years and I feel very good with no side effects and no meds. I am told there is a chance it can come back but so far so good. I am 63 yrs old.
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Thank you all so much for your supportive responses, I am doing much better than I was, I can already tell the difference the implant has made with my health , I am greatful to have come across a supportive group like this and I am very much thankful to God for my life 🌺
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1 ReactionJust had my first SVT. Up to 230bpm and my first ambulance ride! Brushing my teeth in the morning getting ready for work and had what only I can compare to a severe hot flash. Made me sit down and then the heart started racing like it was coming out of my chest. I had only experienced tachycardia a couple of times over ten years ago. I could press on my carotid artery and bear down like I was giving birth and it would go away. This time it was caused by a P.E. In my lung. Echo was normal, venous duplex was clear, BP normal. The electrophysiologist is recommending a heart ablation to find where the misfires were happening. Good times. Should have stayed 59!
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1 ReactionSo sorry to hear about your recent experience with SVT I have had this condition for about 12 years. I didn't know that there was a relationship to a blood clot. You must've had a very knowledgeable doctor for him to find the blood clot right away. Are you taking anticoagulant now?
Did your doctor by chance order any hypercoagulation work up?
I am now on elequis for the rest of my life! The PE was the symptom that caused the SVT for me but I have a propensity for clots because I have Factor V Leiden antibody (I call it a mutant gene) that helps the clots form more easily. It is genetically passes on by one or both parents. My Mom had it, and my sister has it
Thank you for your reply. I also have factor V Leiden-one parent. Are you familiar with APS, A.K.A. ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME.? I WAS WONDERING IF YOU WERE WORKED UP FOR THIS, SINCE YOU ARE KNOWN TO HAVE BLOOD CLOTS? It is not unusual for a doctor not to be aware of this condition or test for it. You can visit the APS website and also Facebook groups to learn about the condition. With AI it is easy to learn what tests should be done to check for this auto antibody condition. I learned about this because I have a very high antinuclear antibody (ANA) of 1:1280. I don't think any of this is related to SVT, but I'm throwing it out there in case you should be checked for hypercoagulability Eliquis would not help this condition!! You would need to be on warfarin if treatment is warranted.
I do not mean to alarm you but rather just inform you. I have read many stories where the condition was not diagnosed. Testing must be done on two occasions, and show positive both times(at least 12 weeks apart). You must also have a clinical event as well, which you do because of your blood clots
I do not mean to worry you but just wanted to throw it out there. I have learned a lot along my health journey.
Can I ask how many episodes you have in a month? I have 2-5. Ablation last July and began having episodes in October but they resolve immediately with valsalva maneuver. Not ready to undergo another ablation right now. 2 weeks ago was put on Metoprolol Er 25mg an Flecainide but am not sure about this route as I’m not liking how I feel on the meds.
Slw7252,
I have 6.3 SVT episodes per month.
See attached PDF.
Some are during day and some are at night.
I am very quick at night when my Apple watch wakes me up with the SVT alarm beeping (my wife wakes too) but I quell it and we both go back to sleep. I have learned to do my valsalva maneuver while prone.
During the day I sense the SVT about 30 seconds before I get the Apple watch alarm. I do the valsalva immediately, while standing or sitting.
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Thanks for your info. Mine are always during the day and I can stop them immediately with valsalva. I also can feel them coming on. Reading the patient forum no one that said they just live with it as the norm has said how many they had and I was wondering if I was having too many. Your postings have been very insightful. Thanks again.
As shown, I sometimes go a month with no SVT episodes.
Everyone is different. It is good to hear you are at peace.
I would not be at peace if
(1) my doctors were not supportive
Or
(2) if I could not control it
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1 ReactionOne thought… you say it only occurs during the day…
How do you know that it is not occurring during sleep. SVT may not be waking you up. Get a smart watch with heart rate. You don’t necessarily need an Apple Watch .