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Out of control SVT symptoms
I’ve been living with SVT for 9 months. I wore a holter that confirmed it. I also had an episode during a cardiac catheterization which was recorded as well. That doctor told me I have atrial tachycardia type. So at this point that’s all I know regarding what type of arrhythmia I have. I’ve discussed my symptoms several times with my doctor, & he cannot give me an answer to my question. My SVT seems to be always active. I have constant intense palpitations literally all day that are very strong even when my heart rate is within normal range. I’ve changed my medication 3 times in the past 7 months because it stops working. I’m currently on ivabradine, & I’m still having the constant palpitations even though I’m not in tachycardia. Is anyone else dealing with this? I’ve done research and I find conflicting information. From what I’ve read it says SVT comes and goes quickly, and doesn’t stay “active” like what I’m experiencing
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Thank you so much for all your feedback. It will definitely start implementing these things. I’m so glad to hear you well, & the ablation helped you. I’m scheduled for my ablation March 9. As I’m sure you already know, I have to be off medication for 5 days prior to the procedure. This is really scary for me because my symptoms are intense, & constant. You’re input is greatly appreciated
I had svt and fainted twice. Had daily episodes of svt and very high heart rythems, in the range of 250 and above. and was hospitalized because of a heart rate of 250-280 that was not stopping and caused shortness of breath. only after trying 3 times to shock me and doing vagal manuevers that did not help hospital stopped it with a different med. I did an ablation thinking it was svt, but it turned out to be both, svt and atrial tachycardia. I am very grateful I did it, although I am still experincing some heart races. but its still only 10 days after ablation, which is quite expected & surely way better than before , and stops once I stop the activity, not needing to use the vagal menouvers anymore.