I had my first episode of SVT a little more than a year ago - 210 bpm - and was hospitalized. Since, I have had four more, about 4 months apart. I have always had the symptoms of the PVC's once I had the SVT episode, but assumed it was a part of SVT. The SVT is controlled by medication, but the PVC's have persisted and worsened. They keep me up at night when they are bad and I feel a very uncomfortable "squeezing" sensation in my chest - at worst I have pain and dizziness with memory "blanks" and inability to think clearly. I wore a monitor for 24 hours and have yet to hear back on it - but the stress test clearly showed PVC's in the doctor's office. I was told it was benign, but they are so extremely uncomfortable I am concerned.
2007-02-12 11:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I had the same thing as you. When I walked into the ER, my heart rate was 240 and stuck there for about an hour when they whipped out this drug called Adenocard. They started an IV and put in in really fast. My heart stopped for about 5 seconds then came back into a normal sinus rythm. My heartbeat too was contolled on medications for about 10 yrs then suddenly, I was in the ER about 4 times in a year and decided I had to do something about it.
You need to see and cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiolgy. He will tell you if you are in need of specialized treatment. It will also give you some peace of mind to know your going to be ok.
2007-02-12 14:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry that you are going through this. My prayers are with you. Just remember, whenever you have any questions concerning your health ask your doctor. That's what he or she is there for. If you don't take care about yourself and take charge of your life no one will. Best wishes, sweetie.
2007-02-12 11:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by o0szio0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yea did they not explain this to you.
2007-02-12 11:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋