What is the treatment for supraventricular tachycardia?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had a severe episode of SVT, which was the first major one. My heart rate was over 200 bpm. I rushed to the emergency room, and today is the fifth day, but I still experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, and intermittent chest pain. Is this normal? I am a 30-year-old female, weighing 154 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches in height. I am not on any medication at the moment. I have a history of high anxiety and experienced sudden episodes of fast heart rate once or twice a few years ago. I also have white-coat hypertension. Blood tests taken in the emergency room came back normal.

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hi,

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The definitive treatment for SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) is ablation of the pathway in the heart. An electrophysiology study is performed to locate the pathway, and radiofrequency or cryoablation is used to treat SVT. The symptomatic treatment before ablation is Verapamil, 480 mg per day. Some degree of fatigue is common after an SVT episode and may last for one to two days.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.