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Newly Diagnosed SVT and on Metropolol.

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 27 4:25am | Replies (23)

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@tlaun44 Sometimes there can be a long wait to see a cardiologist. Maybe it would be good to look now and make an appointment with a new one. Maybe ask the EP's office if they know a cardiologist that the the EP dr you will be seeing works well with. Have you research what food may trigger this? Foods like chocolate, caffeine, stress, alcohol, and carbohydrates which raise blood sugar. A lack of sleep, hard exercise. Are you pre-diabetic? Calcium and magnesium work together to control heart muscle function, but they have very different effects on heart health. Magnesium helps heart muscles relax and regulates electrical rhythms, while calcium triggers muscle contraction. Maybe take calcium and magnesium before bed time. or a glass of milk or some fat free plain Greek Yogurt before bedtime. Of course, always check with dr or PCP before you take supplements. From A.I. Magnesium and calcium heavily influence Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) by regulating the electrical signals in your heart's upper chambers. While magnesium acts as a calming agent that can help prevent and stabilize arrhythmias, calcium triggers the contractions that fuel them. Neither mineral replaces standard medical treatments like vagal maneuvers or ablation, but keeping them balanced is critical for rhythm management

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@vjs003 thank you, yes I’ve done dome research and have eliminated some things from my diet. I don’t drink alcohol or coffee and have always drank decaf tea but I did stop eating other foods and drinks with caffeine. I’ve been taking magnesium supplements for years before bed. I will look into calcium. I’m not pre diabetic and try to limit sweets and sugar. I have had issues with sleep since I got sick 5 years ago and between that and stress of starting a new job I’ve been hit or miss with getting enough sleep. I’m trying but some nights the SVT makes it hard to relax enough to sleep. Look forward to what EP says and will ask for recommendations for me cardiologist now. Thank you.