Pacemaker tachycardia

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Avatar n tn The normal pacing rate for the ventricles is even slower. Most of the time though when somebody refers to tachycardia, they are referring to a sinus tachycardia meaning the rate is coming from the sinus node (this is the normal pacemaker for the heart) and is greater than 100 bpm. The only reason why a rhythm is originating from somewhere other than the sinus node is because there is some abnormality.
Avatar m tn I was wondering if Tachy-Brady Syndrome can coexist with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and what the best treatment options are. Is a pacemaker indicated? Since my cardiologist mentioned it as a last resort. Tests that have been done and results: - Tilt table test: cardio-inhibitory response after 15min.
Avatar f tn I am a 40 year old female with arrythmias, sinus tachycardia my heart rate at rest is 110 I am scheduled to see an electrophysiologist on the 8 of july I think after everything I read I would rather have a pacemaker than a catheter ablation what do you think? I can not take beta blockers because of my blood pressure being too low and I need to get my heart slowed down because I have a rare lung disease and for me to have the open lung bypass my heart must be fixed first.
Avatar m tn The pacemaker will protect me from lower heart rate, but will not prevent tachycardia. I have 2 types of pacemaker to choose from: standard or integrated with auto-defib 2. Medication a. My current medication dosage has acceptable side effect, but over time when its dosages increase or when more aggressive medication is needed, it may not be tolerable. b. I will end up with pacemaker then.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia four years ago. I have suffered with tachycardia on and off for the last 20 years. I also suffered with anorexia nervosa from the same time, age of 15. In the last year, this condition has exacerbated tremendously. HR 184/5 with moderate daily activity (I am a home Mom) together with low BP. A 48 HR ECG monitor showed at night sleep my HR is close to 80. Upon waking up shoots to 126 then shoots to 184 without effort or exerting myself.
Avatar f tn I have pacemaker due to bradycardia/tachycardia and AF. O'm doing well but am gaining weight - I read that sotalol, prescribed by the cardiologist, causes weight gain. If so, what can I take in its place? The cardiologist tells me to "just compensate for it". I've cut my calories intake drastically, but no luck! This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/250339'>Atrial Fibrillation or Tachycardia</a>.
Avatar f tn This device looks like a pacemaker and is implanted at the same position as a pacemaker. One of the possible functions of the ICD is antitachycardia pacing. It is an expensive device. You should discuss with your cardiologist if you would benefit from such a device or that perhaps other treatment options that you have not yet considered might be more beneficial.
577754 tn?1217636310 t start working, they might have to consider sending me to an ep to see if a pacemaker might be necessary to stop the cycle of high then sudden low. Anyone have anything else like this go on? I'm 23 and the thought of possibly needing a pacemaker is terrifying...I don't know what to think or turn to...thanks for any input.
Avatar f tn The ARNP came in and looked at the rhythm (and felt my diaphragm) and said it was PMT (pacemaker-mediated tachycardia). I rolled to my back for a 12 lead EKG and it terminated. I went to see my cardiologist that afternoon and he adjusted the settings on my device and gave me a 30 day event monitor......but I'm still having tachy episodes. My question is, could this possibly be related to my ablations from 2007?
Avatar n tn Dear Caregiver: I've read every article I can find on tachycardia. Frankly speaking, I'm confused. I'm told by University Hospital, I have supraventricular tachycardia, but my resting HR is 49 BPM. All articles I've read, claim that tachycardia means a HR over 100 BPM. Furthermore, some web-sites claim sinus-bradycardia and sinus-arrhythmia are related to each other and aren't dangerous. Other sites claim the condiiton is dangerous. what is correct?
Avatar f tn no. 84 is not high, it's only generally if it gets to over 100 at rest that tachycardia is diagnosed. As long as his heart rate is stable and there are no rhythm problems, then there is certainly no requirement for a pacemaker.
Avatar m tn I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AV nodal tachycardia in the US Navy in 1967. This was after more than a month of untreated Staphylococcus aureus, due to a misdiagnosis. My question is could the Staphylococcus aureus caused the PAT. The reason I ask is because at the time it was diagnosed, my pulse rate would exceed 180 BPM. This never occurred prior to that as a child. You help would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar m tn 21% required a follow up ablation. No one required a pacemaker afterwards. Sounds like good odds to me. If both your docs agree it's ablatable, I say go for that. Much better than relying on the spray and pray approach (meds).
Avatar n tn I have a Boston Scientific Teligen 100 Pacemaker/ICD combo for both bradycardia and tachycardia issues. They've tweaked my settings from 50bpm to 60bpm to stop fainting spells and low hr's - but I can't tell a difference and it hasn't made me have more "pep" or energy, I wish it had =) I have 8.
1078068 tn?1255906891 Getting frustrated with 3 albations and a minimaze. After each procedure I seem to get worse. Being cardioverted every 3 weeks. Had afib and after ablation now also get tachycardia. Low energy. Should I undergoe a full maze procedure (little confidence) or a pacemaker. My heart rate is usually low 40's when not in tachycardia. Would my ventrical beat keep me alive if pacemaker failed. Is this risky?
Avatar m tn I have no knowledge on insulin level or how to deal with low blood pressure, but given the danger of passing out (falling) and possible worse I think you should discuss a pacemaker with your cardiologist. I have read that the pacemaker is sometimes required even in the young, though more common in older/senior aged people. Guess the latter is true in general, I learn now that I am in the older category myself.
Avatar f tn Approximately 20+ years ago I started having tachycardia. I had VT and saw 250 on my monitor. Was told I had 5 more mins. at that rate and they were going to shock me. Thank God it slowed.Played the musical meds to regulate. Too much and they were talking about putting pacemaker due to 48/50 pulse. Took less meds and it came back up. Was eventually taking 20 mg. of inderal in the AM or PM depending on if I remembered to take it. Had skips/flutters but dealt with it.
Avatar n tn Hello, Without being able to review your ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) to confirm the description, depending of the age of the patient the final conclusion could be normal or sinus tachycardia. This is because the resting heart rate depends on the age (infants have higher rates). Sinus tachycardia means that the heart's own pacemaker is making the heart beat faster than normal (by definition >100 beats per minute).
Avatar f tn Has he had caffeine or energy drinks (e.g. red bull)? Has he been anywhere smoky? (Cigarette smoke can trigger episodes of tachycardia - little-known fact!) In the ablation surgery mentioned above the surgeons will try to induce the tachycardia by injecting various substances that will affect the heart. It can be wonderful for some people because the tachycardia is triggered and then the origin of the electrical misfirings is identified and ablated.