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Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.
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So how does medication correct Tqachycardia?
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2 ReactionsVentricular tachycardia is indeed potentially lethal, and in just a few minutes. Depends on the heart's overall condition and history. SVT is not lethal, and many live with it largely untreated for years. It's the symptoms that make the difference. Some patients don't know they're fibrillating or in flutter, but the ECG will show it clearly. Others know because they feel faint, breathless, or they feel the thumping of the irregularly irregular beats of the chaotic atrium beating out of step with the ventricles below it.
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2 Reactionshttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/nonsustained-ventricular-tachycardia-clinical-manifestations-evaluation-and-management
Risk of NSVT for cardiac arrest apparently is when it is accompanied by structural heart issues like valve problems.
@gift440 I have afib with rapid ventricular response with heart rate up to 200. That is why I asked you for more info.
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1 ReactionI am 72 years old and developed a heart rhythm problem after having Covid in 2022. I was told it was not AFib, but have been on a low dose of Metoprolol for over a year. I had a hysterectomy/prolapse surgery this past June and was told that my O2 level went down off and on while sleeping, so this past week did a sleep study and they said I had AFib during the study. I want to learn more so I can manage this.
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It’s in literature.
Talk to cardiologist about. Expiation should come from heart dr not patient.
Not taking meds yet so no opinion.
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1 ReactionIt’s in the literature. Google it. Explanation is there. Or ask your cardiologist. I read it.
Really don’t want to discuss as no meds have been RX for me as yet .
I read my type is rare and not much is known about it so it’s not a layman’s place to pass on info.
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1 ReactionI’ve had the near faint symptoms for over 25 years. Thought bp drop. Yes but had to do with heart condition, I recently learned.
My cardiologist said so. Lower chamber of heart is where mine is. Says can have cardiac arrest or heart failure in literature. It’s called NSVT.
I don’t want to discuss it.
Has anyone explained how meds work to slow Tachycardia? And can you pass that explanation on to me?
I have never heard that SVT can cause sudden death. Ventricular fibrillation, yes. @gift440 can you clarify?