A new arrhythmia... what the hell??

[frs87]

I have been told the last six months by every doctor that the ablation I had was very successful and from now on could have a normal life again.

Now it's here again. But it is a new one, not the same. WTF is wrong with my heart anyway.

I don't have any questions to ask to anyone, I was opened this thread to know if someone has passed through the same problem.

This is the trajectory: first I started having PACs while exercising. Then they developed into a PSVT. Then to an Atrial Flutter. I thought: "Well, now what, is it going to develop into a brain tumor or what??"

Anyway, that didn't matter anymore because I had a "very successful" ablation, though I kept having lots of PACs and PVCs while running mostly, which every doctor and every person in the world said are harmless. Ok then.

But the lovely PSVT has come AGAIN. Not while running, it's true, but when I'm laying down. I can just assume it's a brand new arrhythmia focus.

I am a 20 years old male, no smoke, no drink, no caffeine, exercises regularly, and no structural problems in my heart, says the echo. They said the chances of a new arrhythmia would be the same as to anyone else. Yes, bad luck exists, but it is very hard for me to believe it is just a f... coincidence. What the hell is wrong with my anyway??

I know PSVT tend to be benign, but the last one developed into something worse. I can't avoid thinking: what is gonna to be now? And why I have a second arrhythmia if I have I normal structured heart? Is it something I eat? What?

Well, sorry the emotional tone of this text. It is just I find it very hard to deal with it. I would feel better if I knew of someone who went through something similar.

[lost_in_az]

this is all new to me trying to find some info but to many short cuts so some words .like RBBB /PSVT / PSVT and so many medical terms what do all mean, please help me on this.
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[OPPSIDIDITAGAIN]

HEY HUN RELAX I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD 3 OF THOSE PROCEDURES DONE AND LET ME TELL YOU. I HAVE THE SAME RESPONSE YOU DO. WELL WHAT HAPPENED THAT YOUR DOCTOR FORGOT TO TELL YOU IS THAT YOUR HEART CN TAKE 6 MONTHS TO HEAL AND IN THAT TIME YOU CAN HAVE A NEW PROBLEM THATS WORSE THEN THE ONE THEY WERE TREATING YOU FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE. ABLATION IS NOT ALWAYS THE ANSWER. PLEASE KNOW THE RISK BEFORE YOU DO IT. 3 TIMES HERE AND I AM WORSE NOW THEN BEFORE AND I TALKED TO OTHERS AMETHING TOLD 6 MONTHS TO HEAL AND WELL GOT WORSE FROM THE PROCUDURES. I THOUGHT 3RD TIME WOULD BE THE CHARM. MY HEART LEARNS TO DO NEW TRICKS IT LEARNED THE V-TACH AND NOW A-FIB NEVER AT THE SAME TIME THOUGH, GEE I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I HAD IT AT THE SAME TIME?

[frs87]

I talked to four doctor before doing the ablation. All of them agreed that I was a good candidate, because the symptoms were annoying me too much and always showed up when I was running, which I like to do every day. I could control it with meds, but I couldn't deal with the side effects, which that were very strong even with small doses - I got TOO tired easily, couldn't concentrate, etc. They said it was a very safe procedure, and it was up to me to decide if I was going to do it or not. Since the problem was upsetting me and disturbing my life, and since I felt very bed to take meds so young every day, I was like "why not". I don't regret at all. My quality of life increased infinitely. I haven't seen my doctor since the new arrhythmia appeared. But if he indicated an ablation again - which I think he won't, because the episodes are still rare and not so strong - I wouldn't hesitate. I understand there are risks, but I totally trust my doctor and I feel I'm in good hands, I think that's very important. I find it kind of strange that so many people here seem to consider ablation as a 'last choice', because I was always told it offered high chances of being totally cured, and almost no chances of getting worse. Possibility of death? Highly implausible. So I think it is worth it.

[Carey01]

Why did they choose to do an ablation in the first place?  What was going on?  My doc seems to thinkthat ablation is only an option if it is very necessary.

[brooklynbetsy]

i had an ablation 2 years ago for svt which was considered a success also, but about 6 mos. after i developed incessant pvcs/pacs. i find it odd that i had never suffered from these before and they emerged so soon after my ablation. i am grateful that my svt is gone (fingers crossed) but these pvcs/pacs are now a new issue i have to deal with because of the number i am having. my heart is structuraly normal as well and they are supposedly benign although we are talking about another ablation bc i want to have a baby and my drs believe this will raise the already high numbers i am experiencing, which could lead to cardiomyothapy. i am now worried a bit that i will have the ablation and it will help the pvcs but what could be next? isnt this a central nervous system issue really? is there any way to deal with that instead of focusing on the heart?

[heartofgld]

I had an echo 2 weeks ago that showd mild amounts of mitral and tricuspid regurg, enlargement of the left atrium, RBBB, left anterior fasicular block and some kind of septal defect was noted . I am not sure of any numbers in regards to the actual measurements, all I know is that I had a normal echo in March 05'. Please do not apologize for your feelings. We all have our crosses to bare and while you may think that in light of others issues that you have no right to complain, they are your issues and you most certainly have every right to feel the way you do. I hope that in your case that you find quick resolution to your misbehaving heart:)

[anacyde]

I can sympathize as a PAC and PSVT sufferer for 12 years.  Mine changed last year and became exercise induced.  Everyone tells me this is benign, but it's stressful nonetheless.  And aggravating.

Heart structure (valves, size, shape, function, etc.) are often independent of electrical activity of the heart.  The reason they check the structure of your heart with arrythmia issues is to rule out a structural abnormality as a cause (or effect, which rarely can occur and typically from incessant PVCs).  Once it is established that you have a structurally normal heart, the issue can be approached from a purely electrical standpoint (such as in ablation).

PSVT, while typically one of the most successful arrythmias to successfully ablate, can prove tricky in some people.  This doesn't mean your heart is in bad shape, it's just irritable.  Though I understand very well how frustrating it is.

You seem to be doing all the right things.  They say Fish Oil capsules seem to benefit some palpitation sufferers.  I take it, though not daily because I forget.  As far as what you eat, a couple of food related issues affect me.  One is reflux.  It will trigger the ectopic beats and sometimes short SVT runs.  The other is caffeine and overloading on sugar.

Perhaps this PSVT is just a PSVT and nothing more will come of it.  Take heart in knowing you have a highly treatable arrythmia, and that many of us can sympathize with you.  I totally understand the WTF feeling ;)

Best wishes to you!

[frs87]

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. I feel kind of guilty to complain about something when there's so many people going through so much worse one.

Do you know if you have a normal structural heart? What did the echo said? VT seems very rare in normal hearts.

[heartofgld]

I feel your frustration;( I have been through 4 EP studies and ablations for SVT. I was dx 8 yrs ago and did fine with meds until I developed afib with rapid ventricular response this past Sept and needed cardioversion. I had one failed attempt after another to ablate the slow pathway for AVNRT. Since all this I have had constant PVC's&PAC's, atrial flutter, atrial tach, accelerated junctional rhythm, juntional escape, wandering atrial pacemaker, 2nd degree AV block, IST and last but not least, last week as I laid on a strethcher waiting to go into the EP lab for my 4th time in 9 months, I had a run of VT! I am at my wits end with all this, and I too, always wonder what next! I will be seeing my cardiologist next week to figure out what my next step will be. I am just so sick and tired of not getting anything resolved. I am no closer now than I was 9 flippin' months ago. Sorry to ramble but, I too, needed to vent