Supraventricular Tachycardia

I see we have a lot in common. Once I had that exercise function turned on and I just did not like the feeling when my heart rate would go up to about 120, I was paced at 70-80 at the time and yes i was also having more arrythmias at that time. Mine was after an ablation so I figured it was due to that. So they turned it down. That particular ablation was the beginning of a period where my heart was getting worse anyway and I was for a while concerned that that particular ablation (which as I found out later) was not really necessary and I believe made matters worse. That was in 2015 and by 2017 I was looking at Heart transplant. But Im actually glad now as everything worked out for me better in the long run. Also your right to question things. I should have been better at being my own advocate.

anniegk, Same here on the when not active. When I exercise I guess I return mellowed out. When I don't I worry about not exercising.

Guess that is the stress level the talk about causing some of the symptoms.

I have for 3 years TPSV , 5 crysises about 15 min .What can i do to avoid .any madication?

Eileen here, I have recently been diagnosed with Supra Ventricular Tachycardia. I live in South Africa and have been daily dipping in the Atlantic Ocean for the last 2 years. The water temperature is between 10 to 15 degrees celsius. I dip for about 10 minutes and it is wonderfully stimulating and energizing for me as a big group of friends do this together. Does anyone have any information in this regard? I would love to continue with this exercise?

Hi! I had a form of SVT called Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, but had a surgical procedure called catheter ablation when I was a teenager and haven’t had any problems since. They didn’t know I had this much more serious type of SVT until I was older, so I took medicine since I was like 8 years old, called Kalan SR I think? It was supposed to be preventative and my symptoms would go away as I got older…they didn’t, hence the surgery. But anyway, the main activity that would bring on an episode was swimming, but only if it was laps or extensive exercise. The only thing I DEFINITELY wasn’t allowed to do was get certified for scuba diving, bc I wanted to take classes. I would ask your cardiologist just to be safe, esp if it hasn’t been that long since you were diagnosed. Hope that helps!

Hi Molly

Thanks for your response. I have an appointment with an eletro cardiologist in October as the first cardiologist I saw suggested that I see the "electrician". Yes, I am definitely getting some further advice. I do many laps regularly at the gym which I have been told is safe for me to do. The water there is warm. I am hoping to be allowed to go back to do some cold water swimming but.....we shall see. I definitely would not do scuba diving. Regards Eileen

I am 39 and have been diagnosed with sinus tachycardia. They prescribed Bisoprolol 2mg to be taken once daily. But I never took any as I fear for the side effects any medication may have.Have been having tachycardia since last 6years. Just yesterday I felt my heart skip a beat and I was dizzy, breathless for a second. Then I was back to normal. But have been quite scared since then. Yes, I am not so physically active nowadays as its cold and windy out there.Need to get active.

Hi Hebroza,

Starting a new med can be scary. I started Flecanaide 2 months ago for AFib. I was nervous and not excited to be starting it but it has kept my heart in a consistent sinus rhythm.

Thanks for your reply..that gives me some courage now.