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Calcium-channel blockers and VT
by G-nat, Sep 28, 2006 12:00AM
Hi,
I was recently told I have episodes of non-sustained VT, as well as SVT that is possibly triggered by the VT. Thankfully, I've never had more than about 6 beats of VT at a time. The cardiologist that first saw me put me on Diltiazem (a Ca channel blocker), but it hasn't prevented the VT. She was reluctant about an EP study, saying that I should try medication before I do that procedure because of the possible complications. So far, medication has not worked. After I saw her, I saw an electrophysiologist who said that since it seems like I have 2 arrhythmias, I really should have the EP study done. What is your opinion about an EP study/ablation attempt? And, if you think it is a good idea, do you think I need to keep taking the Diltiazem until I have the EP done since it doesn't seem to be preventing the VT? I would rather not take a medicine for my heart ( I already have low blood pressure, for example) if it's not really helping me.
I have an appointment scheduled at Mayo next month for a consult./EP study.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I was recently told I have episodes of non-sustained VT, as well as SVT that is possibly triggered by the VT. Thankfully, I've never had more than about 6 beats of VT at a time. The cardiologist that first saw me put me on Diltiazem (a Ca channel blocker), but it hasn't prevented the VT. She was reluctant about an EP study, saying that I should try medication before I do that procedure because of the possible complications. So far, medication has not worked. After I saw her, I saw an electrophysiologist who said that since it seems like I have 2 arrhythmias, I really should have the EP study done. What is your opinion about an EP study/ablation attempt? And, if you think it is a good idea, do you think I need to keep taking the Diltiazem until I have the EP done since it doesn't seem to be preventing the VT? I would rather not take a medicine for my heart ( I already have low blood pressure, for example) if it's not really helping me.
I have an appointment scheduled at Mayo next month for a consult./EP study.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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by G-nat, Sep 30, 2006 12:00AM
Nevermind, I also thought this was the place to ask the doctor a question.
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