Supra-ventricular tachycardia\nDoes anyone know what the cause is?\nAlternative treatments; nutrition, homeopathy, mineral deficiencies, meditation etc
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Also known as SVTs, it describes a very rapid heart rate. It would be helpful to know the underlying rhythm (ie: atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, etc...) If you find out, post this question again. It would be helpful to know a few other things about you, so I'll have to give a broad answer. The heart is unique tissue that beats when it receives electrical impulses (you may have seen actors who pose as "dead patients" on t.v. get "shocked" in the ER with electricity to help their hearts beat again). With SVTs, a part of your heart gets "excited" and starts to shoot off it's own electrical impulses, which can cause the heart to beat out of rhythm, and very fast. You should see a cardiologist and have a few tests such as a 12-Lead EKG, 2d echo, holter monitor, blood & thyroid tests, and possibly a stress test. Many young females get SVTs, which is usually harmless and do not cause any longterm problems. These cases can be treated with simple lifestyle modifications that can minimize attacks (such as sleeping better, reducing stress and eliminating caffeine products). Patients can do Valsalva manuevers to stop SVTs. As far as alternative, homeopathic, etc... there are no products that have shown evidence in successfully treating SVTs. If you ever find that your SVTs won't stop, you may get dizzy, get chest pain and your cardiac output will fall and you can pass out. Have someone dip your face/head in a bucket of ice-cold water (the mammalian diving reflex) and call 911. Medications, ablation, cardioversion, etc... are reserved for advanced cases. These patients may be older or have other cardiac issues going on. Or they can get SVTs before or after a heart attack due to changes that occurs in a part of the heart called the "Atrium". I hope I was able to answer some of your questions...
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it is an abnormal heart beat\n\nif it worries you go to your doctor who can check it out
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It is called a heart palpatation.. An irregualar beat of the heart... Many things can cause this. Stress levels, lack of sleep, too much caffine or nicotine. A cloged artery, A heart murmer not found yet, being diabetic can mess with your heart if you are not aware of the possibility of being so. Also at some point maybe you are having a minor panic attack.. It is something to truely get checked out because this can be a big problem that can cause an abrupt end to your life... Better to be safe than sorry.
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sounds like angina which is a heart condition.\n    also could be cause of a bad case of nerves.\n          i would go to a doctor like yesterday.\n\n                just let us all know ok? cause we all worry about you .
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Take ECG and consult a cardiologist. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Heart palpitations.
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Not unless you have associated symptoms.Heart palpitations can be caused by numerous things,some being:\nExercise\nAnxiety, stress, fear \nFever\nCaffeine, nicotine, cocaine, diet pills \nOveractive thyroid\nAnemia \nThere are of course many others. As someone who suffers from an Arrhythmia,try some of these.I rule out coffee,chocolate,coca-cola, pepsi,and smoking.These do  help.\nReducing stress and anxiety can help lessen your heart palpitations. Try breathing exercises or deep relaxation (a step-by-step process of tensing and then relaxing every muscle group in your body) at the time of your heartbeat sensations. Also, consider practicing yoga or tai chi on a regular basis to reduce the frequency of your palpitations.\nKeep a record of how often you have palpitations, when they happen, how long they last, your heart rate at the time of the palpitations, and what you are feeling at the time. If you have never had heart palpitations before, bring them to the attention of your doctor. He or she will do a work up to determine the cause and whether they are treatable or not.\n Things to watch for.\nYou feel frequent extra heartbeats (more than 6 per minute or coming in runs of 3 or more).\nYou have new or different heart palpitations.\nYour pulse is more than 100 beats per minute (without exercise, anxiety, or fever).\nFrom what you say,I feel your stress is the cause of your problem. Try to ease your stress levels, or see your doctor for help .
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PVC's are generally benign. They are typically caused by caffeine intake, certain medications such as decongestant use, increased stress, lack of sleep are potential triggers. If you are continually worried about the PVC's and palpitations reducing your stress and practicing relaxation techniques may help to reduce them. \nIf you feel your concerns are being ignored you need to go to another provider. Keep in mind he is essentially working for you and you can "fire" him at any time. \nIf you have a family history of cardiac problems that needs to be taken into account. \nUnfortunately medicine is not an exact science.
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It was a result of stress, lack of sleep, lack of sunshine and an imbalanced diet.  Luckily all those things can be corrected!  Good luck to your friend!
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I was prescribed propranolol during both of my pregnancies to combat tachycardia (fancy word for rapid pulse).  I took a pretty high dosage of it for 6 out of 9 months of pregnancy for each kid (two kids), and I can't honestly say it made me forget a darned thing.
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What kind of syndrome... I found this Velocardiofacial (Spritzen) syndrome, but I don't know if that's right.\n\nI know I am not helping much but all I can find is "SPRITZEN syndrome" but I haven't found an answer to your question
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I had tachicardio and PVC's nothing major just a pill a day until I had dropped a few pounds (after I delivered the baby) and change in diet!\nYou should see a doctor soon though!
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I have had tacacardia since the age of 6with ectopic heart beats it is a lot better now (in 50s)but Ismoked for 15-20 of those years and it aggravated it,coffee and tea are also a one a day .and stress.so deffinatley stay off nicotine.
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See a doctor please, it's probably harmless but it could be a sign of an electrolyte imbalance or neurological disorder.  It could also just be stress or muscle tension,  get lots of sleep and eat a balanced diet.
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What you are experiencing is not a murmur, it is "palpitations".  It probably is an irregular heart beat, possibly something called "premature ventricular contractions" or "PVC's", but only a doctor can tell you for sure.  This is something that I would definitely see a doctor about.\n\nPVC's can often be greatly reduced by staying off caffeine and certain medications.  PVC's are only one possible cause of palpitations though.  You really should get this checked.\n\nYou can learn more about PVC's here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_ventricular_contraction
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Maby the blood id not flowing right. I know I have the same kind of things I my blood system isn't flowing right because I don't exercise and it slows down. Not prof. reason but I'm pretty sure that's right. Or a wild guess out there my it's thyroid. Probably not but hey anythings possible.
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Heart Disease: Abnormal Heart Rhythm\n\nAn arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) is an irregular heartbeat. Heart rates can also be irregular. A normal heart rate is 50 to 100 beats per minute. Arrhythmias and abnormal heart rates don't necessarily occur together. arrhythmias can occur with a normal heart rate, or with heart rates that are slow (called bradyarrhythmias -- less than 60 beats per minute). arrhythmias can also occur with rapid heart rates (called tachyarrhythmias -- faster than 100 beats per minute).\n\nWhat Causes an Arrhythmia?\n\nArrhythmias may be caused by many different factors, including:\n\n    * Coronary artery disease\n    * Electrolyte imbalances in your blood (such as sodium or potassium).\n    * Changes in your heart muscle.\n    * Injury from a heart attack\n    * Healing process after heart surgery.\n\nIrregular heart rhythms can also occur in "normal, healthy" hearts.\n\nWhat Are the Types of Arrhythmias?\n\n    * Premature atrial contractions. These are early extra beats that originate in the atria (upper chambers of the heart). They are harmless and do not require treatment.\n    * Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). These are among the most common arrhythmias and occur in people with and without heart disease. This is the skipped heartbeat we all occasionally experience. In some people, it can be related to stress, too much caffeine or nicotine, or too much exercise. But sometimes, PVCs can be caused by heart disease or electrolyte imbalance. People who have a lot of PVCs, and/or symptoms associated with them, should be evaluated by a heart doctor. However, in most people, PVCs are usually harmless and rarely need treatment.\n    * Atrial fibrillation. AF is a very common irregular heart rhythm that causes the atria, the upper chambers of the heart to contract abnormally.\n    * Atrial flutter. This is an arrhythmia caused by one or more rapid circuits in the atrium. Atrial flutter is usually more organized and regular than atrial fibrillation. This arrhythmia occurs most often in people with heart disease, and in the first week after heart surgery. It often converts to atrial fibrillation.\n    * Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). A rapid heart rate, usually with a regular rhythm, originating from above the ventricles. PSVT begins and ends suddenly. There are two main types: accessory path tachycardias and AV nodal reentrant tachycardias (see below).\n    * Accessory pathway tachycardias. A rapid heart rate due to an extra abnormal pathway or connection between the atria and the ventricles. The impulses travel through the extra pathways as well as through the usual route. This allows the impulses to travel around the heart very quickly, causing the heart to beat unusually fast.\n    * AV nodal reentrant tachycardia. A rapid heart rate due to more than one pathway through the AV node. It can cause heart palpitations, fainting or heart failure . In many cases, it can be terminated using a simple maneuver performed by a trained medical professional, medications or a pacemaker.\n    * Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach). A rapid heart rhythm originating from the lower chambers (or ventricles) of the heart. The rapid rate prevents the heart from filling adequately with blood; therefore, less blood is able to pump through the body. This can be a serious arrhythmia, especially in people with heart disease, and may be associated with more symptoms. A heart doctor should evaluate this arrhythmia.\n    * Ventricular fibrillation. An erratic, disorganized firing of impulses from the ventricles. The ventricles quiver and are unable to contract or pump blood to the body. This is a medical emergency that must be treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation as soon as possible.\n    * Long QT syndrome. The QT interval is the area on the electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time it takes for the heart muscle to contract and then recover, or for the e
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Palpitations usually do not mean that you have a significant heart problem. Causes might be:\n- problems in the electric conduction of the heart\n- low blood sugar\n- excessive use of stimulants (coffee, cola, tea, cigarettes, antidepressants)\n- anxiety\n\nYou have tell to your doctor:\n- when your palpitations occur and how long do they last\n- whether any other symptoms are present \n- do you use any stimulants or medications  \n\nCheck the links in the source.