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Can one get svt , with severe anxiety being only risk factor , i've never had it but my pulse does go to 170 at times during attacks, i've had holters and cardio test all came back good , is svt bad ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Medication: Time to get medicated for SVT. Consult your physician and ask about prophylactic beta blockade suppression or use of other medication to suppress SVT

Dr Dinhofer agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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A member asked:

Can one get svt , with severe anxiety being only risk factor , i've never had it but my pulse does go to 170 at times during attacks, i've had holters and cardio test all came back good , is svt bad ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Dinhofer agreed

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