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The impact of SVT on young people...

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Heart disease in young people is certainly possible!

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) can affect kids, adolescents and young adults. It occurs in about 2 out of every 1,000 people.

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For additional information regarding SVT please visit heartrhythmalliance.org ❤️

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I'm 72 yrs of age and from my early teens suffered with SVT but was blissfully unaware of WHAT it was other than it was uncomfortable & annoying if it lasted more than 10 minutes or so. It ALWAYS went away on it's own , now I know it converted back to nsr on it's own or when I squatted & held my breath etc ( vagal manouvres) which I found worked for me without any medical knowledge.

In later years they persisted & I was still unaware I had any heart problems at all. When I reached 70 the svt's became prolonged & extremely difficult to convert , which is when I sought medical advice. On referral to a cardiologist I was advised to call an ambulance immediately whenever I had an episode ( 10 Adenosine conversions later ) I had a successful ablation but still ended up with a pacemaker for Bradycardia.

I truly believe that children , teens & young adults are really NOT educated in acknowledging & reporting problems which could be rectified far earlier.

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I have had the same, I can remember from age 28 but when I think back there were other occasions . I was unaware what it was too. My son has inherited it,he is 50 and takes it in his stride leading a very active life and is a computer consultant. I only hope that it doesn,t get as bad as mine as he gets older.

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Thank you for sharing.

I am pleased to hear that your son is taking it with stride. It is important to have control over your life following an arrhythmia diagnosis. Wishing the two of you the best.

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Thankyou

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Thank you for sharing your experience with SVT.

I agree, increasing education regarding arrhythmias will enable us to rectify the conditions early on.

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Says I don't have permission to access this page when I click on your link

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I had to use a vpn to access it in the UK.

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I'm sorry you were having difficulty assessing the article. Following 'Stumpy47' advice were you able to view the article?

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I do not know how to use a vpn, so I have not accessed the article.

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