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Recently diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia... what foods should i avoid? what foods are crucial to my heart health? thanks.

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Caffeine : Stimulants such as caffeine and some decongestants can trigger act in some people. Dehydration, illness and stress are other common triggers.

Answered 1/15/2021

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Stimulants / None: Anything stimulating (caffeine) has a tendency to provoke svts. Alcohol, particularly binge drinking is also strongly associated with certain svts. There is no food "crucial" to your heart health and those saying there are usually have something to sell. Many foods have some benefit but the list is too long to go over properly in this forum.

Answered 11/16/2012

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SVT: Stimulants should be avoided caffeine espcially found coffee tea chocolate. A cardiac prudent diet well balanced low sodium low fat.

Answered 9/28/2016

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