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How To Manage Episodes Of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
i am going to colorado...i have svt and wondering if it will affect my episodes...i am not on daily meds but have otenolol for occasion if my hr wont returen to normal...i have only had one short espisode since last august and it came down on it s own only lasting few minutes
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Hi i read your query very carefully.
I would like to recommend to avoid alcohol, smoking cigaretes and unnecessary stress.
If SVT episodes happen try some of the following vagal maneuver:
- Gagging.
- Holding your breath and bearing down (Valsalva maneuver).
- Immersing your face in ice-cold water (diving reflex).
- Coughing.
If the svt doesn't stop than take atenolol.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Shehu
I would like to recommend to avoid alcohol, smoking cigaretes and unnecessary stress.
If SVT episodes happen try some of the following vagal maneuver:
- Gagging.
- Holding your breath and bearing down (Valsalva maneuver).
- Immersing your face in ice-cold water (diving reflex).
- Coughing.
If the svt doesn't stop than take atenolol.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Shehu
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