Q: are odd supraventricular beats on24hr holter the same as (or connected to ?)nonsustained ventricular tachycardia <30sec ?

No: Supraventricular is NOT ventricular. There is a significant difference clinically, treatment wise and prognostically for extra beats from the atrium vs. extra from the ventricle.

Q: had a 48hr holter which recorded 148 ventricular and 113 supra ventricular ectopics & a run of 4 beats atrial tachycardia at 180bpm. hr ave 56 day and 45 night. is this within normal limits.?

Cardiac report: During the day and night there are variations in anyone's heart rate. The test you have had is noting what your heart rate did over a specific 48 hour period. Usually these tests are done to check your heart rhythms as well as rate. Talk to your doctor about the test results. Bring a list of your questions and your symptoms. The result of the test is one piece. Hope you feel better soon!

Question 1

supra ventricular tachycardia should you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on etiology, frequency & duration of symptoms.  Consult with a cardiologist for further evaluation & potential treatment.

Question 2

is it true that nonsustained supra ventricular tachycardia is the same as nonsustained ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

No: Supraventricular tachycardia signifies that the abnormal rhythm arises from a part of the heart above the atrioventricular node (that normally conducts atrial electrical impulses to the ventricles for ventricular excitation), whereas a ventricular tachycardia originates from the ventricular myocardium itself (below the level of the atrioventricular node).

Question 3

have bronchitis.  up much of night coughing.  should i be flying 4 hrs to florida tomorrow for week vacation.  also have supra ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

See MD: I would see an md before flying .Cardic arrhythmia can be problematic.Sometime it can precipitate  atrial fibrillation  and may need anticoagulantion to prevent systemic embolism!

Question 4

is it safe for anyone to get botox?  i have supra ventricular tachycardia and i take a beta blocker.  i was wondering if its okay?

Accepted Answer

Depends on why botox: It would depend on why you would be taking botox injections.  For most indications, I do not see a risk or problem.  Best is to discuss your entire health history with the provider doing the injections to make a determination if there is anything in your history that would contraindicate botox injection.  Dr R

Question 5

is supra ventricular tachycardia (svt), a congenital disease or not?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: It could be one of many causes... It needs to be sorted out with the professional help of a good cardiologist...

Question 6

drinking alcohol safe with supra-ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and SVT: Alcohol is known to damage the conduction system of the heart and cause all kinds of arrythmia. Svt is caused by an anomaly of that system. Alcohol surely unavoidably aggravates  that anomaly, besides turning the heart muscle into a mass of jello that has no strength to pump blood properly (reduced ejection fraction). No alcohol abuse. Period !

Question 7

is consumption of alcohol  (beer, wine) safe with supra-ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the type of supraventricular tachycardia (svt). Some types of svt can be initiated or aggravated by consumption of alcohol, for others it may not effect it. You will likely have to make that determination yourself. Regardless, make sure to use alcohol in moderation for any cardiovascular benefit and to maintain overall good health!

Question 8

what's the difference between supraventricular thachycardia and ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Everything: Svt arises in the atria (the upper chambers) and VT arises in the ventricles (lower chambers).  Svt often occurs in otherwise healthy hearts and is annoying but only rarely serious. Vt usually arises in diseased hearts, can be serious, and sometimes is life-threatening. Vt in the setting of a heart attack or acute coronary syndrome is very dangerous.

Question 9

are odd supraventricular beats on24hr holter the same as (or connected to ?)nonsustained ventricular tachycardia <30sec ?

Accepted Answer

No: Supraventricular is NOT ventricular. There is a significant difference clinically, treatment wise and prognostically for extra beats from the atrium vs. extra from the ventricle.

Question 10

had a 48hr holter which recorded 148 ventricular and 113 supra ventricular ectopics & a run of 4 beats atrial tachycardia at 180bpm.  hr ave 56 day and 45 night. is this within normal limits.?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac report: During the day and night there are variations in anyone's heart rate. The test you have had is noting what your heart rate did over a specific 48 hour period.  Usually these tests are done to check your heart rhythms as well as rate. Talk to your doctor about the test results.  Bring a list of your questions and your symptoms. The result of the test is one piece. Hope you feel better soon!

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Supra ventricular tachycardia should you treat it?

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Is it true that nonsustained supra ventricular tachycardia is the same as nonsustained ventricular tachycardia?

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Have bronchitis. up much of night coughing. should i be flying 4 hrs to florida tomorrow for week vacation. also have supra ventricular tachycardia?

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Is it safe for anyone to get botox? i have supra ventricular tachycardia and i take a beta blocker. i was wondering if its okay?

A member asked:

Is supra ventricular tachycardia (svt), a congenital disease or not?

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Drinking alcohol safe with supra-ventricular tachycardia?

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Is consumption of alcohol (beer, wine) safe with supra-ventricular tachycardia?

A member asked:

What's the difference between supraventricular thachycardia and ventricular tachycardia?

A member asked:

Are odd supraventricular beats on24hr holter the same as (or connected to ?)nonsustained ventricular tachycardia <30sec ?

A member asked:

Had a 48hr holter which recorded 148 ventricular and 113 supra ventricular ectopics & a run of 4 beats atrial tachycardia at 180bpm. hr ave 56 day and 45 night. is this within normal limits.?

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