SVT PAC’s PVC’s

[Ceelos81]

Hi all

I just got diagnosed with SVT isolated pacs and pvcs and I’m terrified. For the past 6 years I’ve dealt with pacs/pvcs and occasional from what I know now SVT. I’m 36 yr old male 5’10 175lbs no alcohol and no smoking I consider myself pretty healthy. I do suffer from anxiety. I had multiple ekgs, blood work, echocardiograms, chest X-rays and they all came back normal. I just sent in my 2 week holster monitor and that’s when they picked up my 1 SVT episode. On the report is shows rare isolated 1% pac/pvc/SVT is there anyone that can relate or shed some light on this. My quality of life has went down the drain and my family is suffering due to me not wanting to go anywhere because I’m afraid of a episode napping in public.

Tia

[irene75359]

I am not an expert, however, I was diagnosed with SVT long before Afib struck and my GP said for me, it was harmless, and in most cases, is. I presume you will be having a follow up appointment after these results which will include a treatment plan, if any. In the meantime practice any techniques you have in dealing with your anxiety and do your best to carry on with your life, and let us know how you get on. Best wishes.

[Ceelos81 in reply to irene75359]

All my results came back “normal” only thing that came back with something was my 2 week holter that showed rare 1% isolated pvcs/pacs and recorded 1 episode of SVT in the two weeks I wore the zio patch. Dr said I’m predominant in sinus rhythm. I just can’t understand how horrible this feel and be benign. I’ve been taking metoprolol 12.5mg for a month and now they up me to 25mg twice a day to control symptoms.

[Polski]

'Feel the fear and do it anyway!' These feelings are not serious. Many people without heart problems have PACs and PVCs from time to time. Just be prepared to rest when you can if a problem occurs. As you set out, on small trips initially, your confidence will return. It is your fear that is trapping you, not your heart. Read up on the AF Association site website to find out what is and what is not serious ie educate your mind, and then act on your knowledge, not your fear.

[Ceelos81 in reply to Polski]

I hear you! It’s just so hard for me. This is consuming me so much.

[Polski in reply to Ceelos81]

With your doctor's agreement, you could try taking magnesium (eg magnesium citrate or magnesium taurate, not magnesium oxide), but not so much as to give yourself diarrhea - that would make things worse. All of us with AF tend to be short of magnesium (but a blood test doesn't show this as it only measures the amount in the blood; you are trying to increase the amount in the body as a whole). A number of people have found that the magnesium helps to decrease the PVCs etc, but it takes time, so persevere for at least three months, and, if it helps, carry on for at least another three. (Try searching on here for 'magnesium' as there have been lots of threads about it)

[doodle68]

Hi

Ceelos81 you may find it helpful to do some research online into relaxation and breathing techniques , some of us have found using these methods very helpful in controlling various arrythmias and the anxiety they cause.