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Can The Svt Damage The Heart Of My Son?
My son is only 9 years old and has svt. He had an ablation in May of this year but the svt's continue to come. Everyone says don't worry. He just had 3 episodes tonight all above 220. What do you advise? Should he have another ablation, or just wait it out. Can this damage his heart in any way or form
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Svt in long run wouldn't have a gross effect on his heart function per say, however it has its own complications and as your son young, Again an ablation procedure should be considered.
Lastly the decision depends on the type of svt and episode study results, and in some svt ablation is more than 90% successful, while in some it's less than 50% and a real procedure may be required. Also a medication should be started if frequent episode if you plan to avoid ablation for time being.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
Lastly the decision depends on the type of svt and episode study results, and in some svt ablation is more than 90% successful, while in some it's less than 50% and a real procedure may be required. Also a medication should be started if frequent episode if you plan to avoid ablation for time being.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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