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A member asked:

I haves svt + wenckebach and atypical wenckebach - should i take medication for svt even if it can worsen the heart block? what u will reccomand?

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Arrhythmia: More data needed. Sometimes we need a pacemaker to allow the rapid heart problem to be treated while protecting from slow.

Answered 5/2/2013

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While suffering from svt should you take meds to stop your nerves from causing panic attack from being afraid cause of the heart problem ?

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B/p 105/55. Heart rate 55. Is this safe? I have WPW syndrome and hypertension. I take PROPRANOLOL to prevent SVT & lower BP.

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I take 12.5 mg of metoprolol for svt prevention/blood pressure. I was given a rx for hydroxyzine 10 mg for anxiety but read its unsafe for people with heart rhythm problems. Is the hydroxyzine safe if you have svt and are already on a beta blocker?

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Are Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation the same as Atrial Tachycardia? If different, can the Atrial Tachycardia convert to AF/Afib? I have prior ablation due to AVNRT SVT and on pacemaker for total heart block. How come now I also get AT?

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A member asked:

I have a 17 yr old boy that has had ablation for SVT 2 years ago. Is it possible that it did not take? He is having fluutering shortness of breath, chest pains high blood pressure, fast heart rate.

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