Ultimately doses come down to mg/kg, but in practicality for most adults, there is a prescribing range. 80 mg/day is considered Max for prednisone. I have urticaria and took 60 mg/day for a few...
The Vagus Nerve, the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous Systems, and "some" associated arrhythmias possible....
Hi 2Manypalps, Heart attacks, known more formally as Myocardial Infarctions, or MI, occur because of an insufficiency of blood to an area of your heart. This is usually caused by Atherosclerosis (fat...
Please see my post at: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=42&m=3342895 There are some links that may interest you....
Hi, some of my history with PVCs, a little advice, and some links. I'm 55+, and have had intermittent rhythm issues since I was in my teens. They come and go, and as I age, they come more often and...
I'd talk with your EP, just to be sure, he/she can order a Holter or Event Monitor to be sure to capture whatever you're feeling. Let us know what the EP says....
Let us know how things turn out and what the doctor had to say about the ST Deviation and T-Wave....
With the ST Deviation and moderate T-Wave abnormality, I'd be sure to see a cardiologist. I have an inverted T-Wave, had it all my life, for me it's normal, I've been told to carry a copy of my EKG...
Congratulations. I saw an Electrophysiologist and I asked for Acebutolol, he was enthusiastic about it. It's a special class of Beta Blocker, having ISA, or Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity, a...
Does anyone feel every PVC they have? Yes indeed, believe me it's exhausting to be so aware of them. Earlier in 2014, right after Easter, I had another outbreak of ectopics, PVCs and PACs. My first...
I never considered that Kitt moderated elsewhere. My bad. Thanks for the heads up, and the kind words from you both....
I'm surprised not to see it posted here, but if I read my email correctly, Kitt, the beloved moderator of this group, passed away several days ago after a long struggle with cancer. She'll be missed,...
Haven't had a catheterization yet, but I understand they're done under twilight sedation, you're not quite anesthetized deeply, but you should be relaxed. I know a man that had brain surgery, he had...
People go into SVT for extended periods of time with no harm. For the vast majority of people, it's not a threat to the heart. Vagal maneuvers can be performed to stop the accelerated rate. The vagus...
Hi Rn1987, Sinus tachycardia is a form of SVT, principally since it originates in the heart's normal pacemaker, the SA Node, which is located above the ventricles, or SupraVentricular. One site said...
SVT, or SupraVentricular Tachycardia, is not usually considered dangerous rhythm, though it is frightening. Supra means above. SupraVentricular is a rhythm that originates above the ventricles....
If I were you, I'd ask the doctor for advice. Especially since you are dizzy and lightheaded. Do you feel faint when abruptly standing? If memory serves me correctly, there are 4 arteries that...
I have a coworker in his 50's that was discovered to be in Afib. He was coming to work everyday, but was out of sorts. Be sure to continue to follow up with your doctor....
Stress hormones, Catecholamines, are released during stress. Even a cursory search for SVT and Catecholamines shows that Catecholamines can induce SVT. Best to follow through with your doctor, but...
Hi jsmit, Here's some suggested reading. http://www.drjohnm.org/2013/06/benign-pvcs-a-heart-rhythm-doctors-approach/ http://www.lifeoffbeat.com/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palpitation...
You may have Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, the Electrophysiologist will be able to determine. On waking, believe it or not, the sympathetic nervous system starts speeding things up. Make sure to...
Has your doctor mentioned Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia? Sinus Tachycardia means a normally structured heart rhythm 100 beats per minute or more. If someone exercises, their heart goes into Sinus...
LanieG and Judy2, I have applied to be moderator for this forum, but alas no one writes back. Based on my limited exposure, not having a moderator may be more a cite issue than a member participation...
Welcome to HealingWell, Not trying to be impertinent, but your daughter's health should come first and foremost. There are risks associated with ablation, but there are risks associated with some...
I'm curious why you had the stress test? I'm not a doctor, but I have read that the Maximum Heart Rate is generally considered to be 220-age. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_rate The above Wiki...
Thanks for the compliments, for PVCT as well. The 20,000 has to be over a period of time before it is an issue (from what I've read). Nevertheless, 6000 were crazy for me, 3 times that many must be...
Hi PPM, 1. there is no one here welcoming 1st timers 2. many posts go unanswered 3. no visible moderation Thanks for the response. Kitt, the beloved monitor of this forum, has been stricken with dire...
Hi Grace1995, Please see my response at: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=42&m=3215240 It shows what I've been through, when I worry about them, and makes recommendations when to...
Hi. Welcome to HealingWell. Constant PVCs is a relative description. Can you be more specific? Please understand that no doctors offer medical advice here, but those of us that have experienced heart...
I'm glad you're feeling better. Calcium Channel Blockers control the heart rate differently than Beta Blockers. Things that produce adrenaline will have more of an impact on the heart while taking...
Options for treating Sleep Apnea. http://www.sleepapnea.org/treat/treatment-options.html Ask your doctor about your palpitations, ask him/her to tell you more about them. There are PACs, PVCs, there...
First of all, welcome to HealingWell. Good to see you working and overcoming these things. Do they know what caused the strokes? What kind of seizures do you experience, are they related to the...
What did you decide. Did you stop? I looked several places, although I did not see any direct link in the few places I looked, I did see that potassium levels can be affected, causing reduced levels....
Hi. Welcome to HealingWell. From Wiki: An echocardiogram is a study of the heart using ultrasound. A bubble echocardiogram is an extension of this that uses simple air bubbles as a contrast medium...
Premature heart beats are quite common, but when anyone first becomes aware of them, they should see a doctor, as you already have done. Awareness of the heart and premature beats are common in...
Hi jl8806, The heart has several valves, leaking, or I believe it is commonly known as regurgitation, occurs when a valve seal is less than perfect. But this forum is populated by various members...
This has been the longest I've ever seen it that people ask questions but seemingly never return to see the answers, not just on the Heart Forum, but the Epilepsy and Migraine forums as well. It's...
Hi Rlgc2002, Welcome to HealingWell. The most obvious question would be did you talk about this with your doctor? How was it closed, how old are you? Do you regularly visit a doctor for exams to be...
Hi Unccstar, welcome to Healing Well Just to get you started, here are some links. If you research online, search for "non cardiac chest pain". http://patients.gi.org/topics/non-cardiac-chest-pain/...
Hi Ronigav, Welcome to HealingWell. Due to the going to sleep and waking aspects of the symptoms you describe, check out this phenomena. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia...
Hi Poundpuppy, Welcome to HealingWell. Ultimately, if you feel your life is possibly be in peril, you need to go to the Emergency Room and sort it out later. Talk with your local hospitals to see if...
Hi CaptainKirk, welcome to HealingWell. Although I was not previously familiar with this procedure, I did spend a little time reading about it. Interesting concept. The procedure itself doesn't seem...
Hi DiRoc. Welcome to HealingWell. As pvct said, it's important to have them evaluated when they first occur, and also if you experience benign ectopics (PVCs, PACs, etc.) over the years, if your...
Cyclist56, it's my understanding that afib ablations are more complex, therefore it doesn't surprise me that your friend may have had less than ideal results. GirlinSLO, are you in constant bigeminy...
Hi, Congratulations on the weight loss, its benefits show up in your new Blood Pressure readings, which all look very good. Some tips below on taking your blood pressure, including, at the first...
Hi mcj1018 Welcome to HealingWell. For those of us not familiar with the term Ascities, here's the definition. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/ascites "Ascites is an abnormal...
Hi sfeinbe, Welcome to HealingWell. There aren't many here to formally discuss your test results, there would be a problem with doing so even for Doctors and other medical professionals without...
Hi Tom, Since April, floating between my Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, and Family Doctor, I got a month of bliss, only to be thrust full steam ahead into a recurrence. Learned a new word,...
Hi Mia's Mom, Wish the best for you. This type of disorder is discussed fairly commonly on HealingWell. I hope you found answers, please keep us updated on your decisions and progress....
Hi Tom, After a month without them, mine are creeping back. Was to a podiatrist today, I have neuropathy in the feet, had it for years, but it's annoying me now (it's hard to explain how not feeling...