Question 1

is svt inherited from your parents?

Accepted Answer

Generally NO: Svt is a condition that usually develops as one ages.  It could be related to development in utero due to exposures in utero or genetics.  Usually it is related to coronary atherosclerosis, drugs/chemical, and other secondary causes of heart conditions.  To say you inherited it from a parent would be indeed a more rare cause.  If concerned see your pcp/cardiologist.

Question 2

is svt inherited?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This is a large, diverse topic. There is a familial basis for some patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is typically a genetic disease and some cohorts have increased prevalence of svt and wpw. There are mitochondrial mutations that appear to have increased prevalence of svt.

Question 3

i have svt. is it safe to go in a hot tub or jacuzzi?  the temperature is usually 105-120 degrees.                                               h s-s

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No it is not safe: No it is not safe if you suffer from svt.

Question 4

what could cause rapid, fluttery jumpy heartrate, 75-110 resting. 120-160's from minor activities and showers, had svt corrective surgery and its diff?

Accepted Answer

Recommend: Further evaluation with your cardiologist as this is suspicious for arrhythmia.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with svt. it only happens when im panicking. is this really svt? it never happens any other time. its always very brief during the panic attack and then its over?

Accepted Answer

: The diagnosis is confirmed if ECG tracing showed SVT. In your case, panic attack triggers this arrhythmia and if this behavior disorder is under control SVT won't occur. Most often, people have sinus tachycardia during panic attack but not SVT. The causal relationship between SVT, if confirmed, and panic attack should be clarified because SVT and panic attack have similar clinical manifestations.

Question 6

can you die from svt?

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No: Extremely unlikely. Because SVT causes the heart to beat very fast, patients with underlying heart problems can get into trouble but this is a rare scenario.

Question 7

what are symptoms of svt?

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SVT: Palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, rapid breathing, dizziness, rarely syncope and at times no symptoms!

Question 8

is it possible for you to die from svt ?

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SVT: If untreated people could die from prolonged or persistent svt. Because it causes hypotension, loss of consciousness, heart attack/stroke and death.

Question 9

if an svt lasts for 16 beats;
is that bad?

Accepted Answer

: 16 beats of SVT would be considered a short run. SVT isn't usually life threatening. If you have repeated bursts or frequent symptomatic PAC's your cardiologist may consider treating you with beta blockers. Thyroid OK? EKG and echocardiogram normal?  Take any stimulants?  Avoid alcohol and excess caffeine. Avoid stress and get good sleep.

Question 10

could my sons untreated reflux be triggering svts?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you and your son have found an association it might be so although generally unlikely. Only one way to find out.  Empiric trial of ppi or antigerd med.

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