Supraventricular Tachycardia

SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

Supraventricular tachycardia. Your higher heart chambers are where the rapid heartbeat known as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) begins. Sending adequate blood to your body is difficult when your heart beats too quickly when you’re at rest. Hours or seconds may pass during an episode. An excessively rapid heartbeat prevents your  heart chambers from filling with blood before they constrict.

SUPREVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

This type of arrhythmia (abnormal cardiac rhythm) is quite prevalent. SVT is characterized by an excessively rapid heartbeat that originates in the upper chambers of the heart. Symptoms like dizziness or chest pain may or may not be present. While you may be able to manage certain symptoms on your own, you may require medication or surgery.

Symptoms

With SVT, you may not exhibit any symptoms. Even though you may not be aware of it, your heart beats over 100 times per minute when you’re at rest.
Chest pain is another indication of supraventricular tachycardia. feeling worn out. feeling dizzy. Sweating. being lightheaded. fainting.
experiencing fluttering in your chest, or palpitations.
experiencing dyspnea, or shortness of breath.
Mild to severe symptoms are possible.

Causes

SVT is brought on by an issue with the electrical signals or circuitry in your heart. Some individuals might not know what triggers their symptoms. Some people have a distinct “trigger” that initiates their SVT. Stress is one of the factors that might produce symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia. Caffeine. drinks that contain alcohol. smoke from cigarettes. Exercise. a lack of sleep. Dehydration.

Treatments

Treatments at home
First, try one of these:
Lay down.
Lay a cool towel across your face.
Cough.
SVT medications
A number of medications can lower your heart rate:
Adenosine.
Atropine.
Beta-blockers.
blockers of calcium channels.
Digoxin, or digitalis.
blockers of potassium channels.

Prevention

If SVT stems from modifiable factors, you can: Control your stress.
Reduce your intake of alcoholic beverages.
Give up using tobacco products.
Reduce your intake of caffeine-containing beverages like coffee.
Get more sleep.
Additionally, you should continue taking the medication that your doctor ordered.

Summary

Feeling that anything is wrong with your heart is both irritating and worrisome. However, you are headed toward a resolution as soon as you receive a diagnosis of SVT. Find out which treatment is best for you by speaking with your healthcare professional. You might be able to alleviate discomfort with easy actions. Make sure you continue taking your medications as directed and attend your follow-up appointments.