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What is the difference between an SVT and a PVC?

Posted by kmk66 @kmk66, Aug 18, 2024

I'm a 68 year old woman and I was diagnosed with atrial tachycardia after numerous tests. Prescribed metoprolol and Lipitor which I've been taking since December 2023 . I hadn't had any episodes since taking the meds until yesterday (8/17/24) and it was a doozy. Got dizzy , my heart felt like it was Ping ponging back and forth across my chest, and both jaws ached terribly . It lasted for 45 minutes. Tried several vagal maneuvers to no avail. Today I am wrung out. So in trying to find out what kind of episode this was, can anyone tell me if it was a SVT or PVC? I haven't been able to find a definition to aid my research. Thanks!

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gloaming | @gloaming | Aug 13, 2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/afib-rhythm-or-rate-control.
Rate control drugs control rate and force. Anti-arrhythmic drugs control the sequencing of the beats of the two chambers...as I stated.

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annarella | @annarella | 6 days ago
In reply to @kmk66 "Thank you windyshores, I've never heard of a Kardia device and will look into it. My..." + (show)
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Thank you windyshores, I've never heard of a Kardia device and will look into it. My previous episodes have always involved the intense jaw pain, so the cardiologist knows about them and doesn't seem concerned. I appreciate the information!

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Ordered a KARDIA Mobile 6L Max yesterday on Amazon. Got it this morning. So glad I finally decided to get one.
I have used it twice today, so helpful.
If you decide to purchase the KARDIA, I would suggest to get the model 6L Max; it is more expensive but worth every single extra dollar. In addition, a one year membership is included with this model.

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