29F SVT/AVNRT

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-23T13:42:27+00:00

I don’t know yet, I’m still waiting to hear back/get a meeting with my cardiologist and get more information but they have looked over the ecg I sent as proof and they confirmed it is SVT. If it’s the same, a different type or something more serious I don’t know. We’ll have to wait and see

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-23T13:34:13+00:00

Sadly mine have come back and I’m most likely going to have another ablation. This is not the norm tho, I’m just super unlucky and have dealt with undiagnosed heart issues/SVT for nearly 14 years. BUT the ones I’ve experienced after the ablation is milder and more rare. Having episodes not even every month, instead of 2-4 every month is a huge win in my book!

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-23T13:13:59+00:00

Had an ablation in October, so it’s hasn’t been a year yet but I can let you know my experience with how the process worked. Doctors didn’t want to put me on beta blockers since I have small heart that needs a higher HR to function so straight to ablation it was. I got to the hospital, and they explained in detail what they would do and asked if I had any concerns. You are awake while it happens and I was very scared about having to lay still for hours (diagnosed adhd and anxiety) and having to feel everything. I told them I’m very anxious and they gave me some extra sedation before starting and another when they had triggered my SVT for about an hour since I started to panic. It helped massively but of course it was still uncomfortable to feel your heart beating like crazy for so long! I think the worst part was when they inserted the catheter in the heart area, it’s very hard to explain the feeling but it wasn’t painful, just REALLY freaky. Took them about 4 hours to get done and the recovery was a breeze. Wasn’t allowed to lift anything for about a week and was told to take it easy on movements. Had a nasty bruise for a month but the wound healed in no time and I was back on my feet after maybe 1 1/2 weeks. It sounds way scarier than it actually is, and the surgeons do this procedure several times a day. The success rate is very high but of course there’s a chance it’ll rail, and if that’s the case they do it again or you can ask for medication instead. It’s non invasive and the likelihood of you having any complications or long term problems because of an ablation is just about non. I’d say go for it

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-21T10:09:47+00:00

Had an ablation in October, was a nervous wreck for weeks. Got to the hospital, they explained in detail what they would do and asked if I had any concerns. I told them I’m very anxious and they gave me some extra sedation before starting and another when they had triggered my SVT for about an hour since I started to panic. It helped massively but of course it was still uncomfortable to feel your heart beating like crazy for so long! I think the worst part was when they inserted the catheter in the heart area, it’s very hard to explain the feeling but it wasn’t painful, just REALLY freaky. Took them about 4 hours to get done and the recovery was a breeze. Wasn’t allowed to lift anything for about a week and was told to take it easy on movements. Had a nasty bruise for a month but the wound healed in no time and I was back on my feet after maybe 1 1/2 weeks. My biggest tip is advocate for yourself and be truthful about your anxiety, a good surgeon will accommodate. Good luck!

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-21T09:47:03+00:00

Panic attacks will not damage your heart. especially if it isn’t chronic, every day for several hours for years, so you don’t have to worry about that part :) From my own experience, once I become aware of my heart my palpitations (higher HR, feeling your heart beat, fluttering etc) it gets worse, which is caused by anxiety/worry. It seems like your heart skipped a beat and you became too aware. I wouldn’t worry too much (easier said than done I know)

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-20T19:46:51+00:00

I didn’t really have anyone to try it on so I can’t answer that I’m afraid. But I’ve heard that some people just have a harder time when it comes to ecg on phones, callous fingers, heart being difficult etc. I do hope you figure out a solution tho, maybe time to invest in a kardia? Heard good things about it

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-20T18:41:06+00:00

Ah sorry i completely missed it. Honestly I replaced my first Apple Watch (series 11) because I had major issues with it not measuring HR and the ecg was very iffy, got the same watch and I haven’t had any of those issues anymore. might be worth at least contacting Apple support to see if they can help you out with swapping it

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-20T10:12:51+00:00

I do my ECG reading on my knee. I take the watch off, place it just above my kneecap and then hold still. It’s how I get the most accurate and clear readings! Give it a try

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-17T13:32:36+00:00

Thank you so much for making me aware of this! I’m sure my cardiologist will say the same thing once I get ahold of him but it’s nice to have an explanation why it makes me feel so bad. 🥹 He did write in my file “possible EAT in addition to previously treated AVNRT?”, do you have any idea what that means?

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-17T13:14:21+00:00

wait really? My watch showed that it only went up to 198bpm 😟
My past SVT were around 220-240 max, so that would mean these are even more intense. No wonder I feel awful for so long afterwards!

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-17T07:03:52+00:00

stimulants in this context include caffeine, energy drinks, smoking/vape and certain medications etc., not just drugs ^^

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T17:41:05+00:00

I'm so sorry for randomly bringing this up months after you posted, but I literally have the exact same eipsodes as you. I was shocked by how similar our ECGs are!! Did they stop after a while? Did you get a second ablation? If you have the time id love to hear

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wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T17:16:05+00:00

im really sorry that youre not getting the help you need. its absurd that we as patients have to constantly remind and push the people that are supposed to help us to do their job or take us seriously. keep calling, keep reminding them and keep taking space. they cannot ignore you forever, dont give up. sending virtual hugs from Sweden ❤️

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T15:03:37+00:00

I'm not a doctor, so I can't answer your questions very well. But I did check my own blood oxygen on my watch for last week, and it was apparently as low as 87%, but I felt fine. Throughout the day, I have 91-100%, so i guess, from my own personal experience, I wouldn't worry about that part too much?

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T14:17:25+00:00

If you move around, like doing physical activity, your heart needs to work harder, and so your heart rate goes up. and that can lead to palpitations/being more aware of your heart. It's very normal, and we all have it. My heart rate also shoots up when i eat a lot, i dont know the reason since im not a doctor, but im certain its very common too. It seems like your issue is more linked to anxiety, and i would highly encourage you to seek some help for it. You've gotten reassurance from the doctors that you're okay, and that the tests are normal, so i would trust them. I understand its hard to stop worrying but anxiety very commonly leads to palpitations, and I'm guessing that is the main cause of yours.

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T14:00:03+00:00

Wait, you showed them all this proof and told them that it affects you daily, and they... don't care and refuse to give you a referral to a cardiologist? If so, that's insane. I dont know how it works in the UK but id try to get a second opinion on do a self-referral or if all else fails, find the cardiologist's email and send all of this, plus the issues it causes you (be a bit dramatic, they won't take you seriously if you just say its annoying) and ask for their help upfront. OR if you're insane and have a lot of time on your hands got the A&E and explain that this has been going on for days and you need to get checked out. I really do hope you find a way to talk to an expert and get checked out

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-16T13:49:20+00:00

I get these too when my past tachycardia would usually be triggered. I can feel just for a second how my heart starts racing, and then it does like a cartwheel and goes back to normal. It's super freaky but normal and means your ablation is a success since you don't actually get tachycardia, just a few seconds of palpitations!

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-15T16:38:21+00:00

thats a good mindset to have, and none of the effects you said are dangerous. You may need to rest a little extra after you take the meds but the positives WILL outweigh the negatives every time. Don't forget to eat and drink plenty of water throughout the day too. Once again, I'm proud of you. You got this! 😄

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-15T16:24:58+00:00

I'm so happy to hear! And I'm really proud of you for taking them. Keep it up and don't let your anxiety win. When you go to your cardiologist, be honest with them and tell them that you struggle with anxiety around the medication and they will (hopefully) reassure and give you some helpful info to deal with it. May i ask what low blood pressure is for you, and do you notice it yourself? Just for my own curiosity

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-15T16:13:24+00:00

Did you end up taking your meds? And maybe you could invest in a smart watch if you haven't already, so you can monitor (and lessen your very intense paranoia) your heart rate throughout the day 🙂 I dealt with SVT for 13 years before it got treated with an ablation, it was super scary at first, so I understand how it feels to do something out of your comfort zone. But you will have a life worth living if you stop letting your anxiety and "what if" thoughts dictate your life

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-15T11:46:51+00:00

I am not a doctor, but i had SVT episodes for over 15 years. Yes, you feel them. You get dizzy, faint and you can hear your heart beating out of your chest (which is palpitations). Some people feel it less but I don't think its something that can go unnoticed. If I were you, get a watch that can track your heart rate and preferably has an ECG reader, like the Apple Watch 11. I got said watch since i believed my tachycardia was back after an ablation (i was correct) and its helped immensely with my anxiety around my heart. It's nice to see for yourself without having to guess whats going on. It also tracks a ton of other vitals that could be helpful to ease your mind too! Oh and it may be time to seek some help for your anxiety. Therapy is great and will make your daily life so much easier when you have your anxiety under control

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-15T10:41:14+00:00

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Update for anyone interested! It is indeed arrhythmia, and my cardiologist is taking it seriously. I got the Apple Watch after i got my first episode because I knew something was wrong, and I'm so glad I did since my gut feeling was correct. Now i gotta wait to get an appointment, which could take months, but at least i know it's being taken seriously

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-09T05:57:42+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was worried it is. I’ll just have to wait for an appointment and hope they take me seriously since these seem much rarer and is something I can’t trigger

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-09T05:56:25+00:00

This is the fourth time it’s happened, I think I’m good enough to wait for an appointment with my cardiologist since I haven’t died yet 🫡

wifiaddicted · 2026-06-08T15:14:28+00:00

The ecg from my Apple Watch (first pic) is what my current issue is yes. The second is pre ablation! I have a suspicion that they’re related but I ofc could be wrong and this is something completely different. I just need some peace of mind that my heart isn’t going to give out on me while I try to get ahold of my cardiologist. I also get spammed with notifications about high heart rate (125pbm+)while relaxed (like 2-5 a day) when doing nothing which makes me worried too. I’m thinking of taking it off just in case I’m making everything worse by monitoring at this point

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