SVT and pregnancy

[ngkk]

Hello and Merry Christmas to all.  Thank you for taking my question.I have a history of svt, one failed abalation about year ago, all heart tests come back normal except my most recent echo.  I was pregnant and my hr was always around 90-100 with bouts going up to 120,normal for me is 60-80.This happened frequently throughout pregnancy so DR sent for echo,results being mild pulmonary hypertension - told me not to worry thought it was caused by my pregnacy and he would recheck me in 6mths postpartum Dr said I propbly won't have it at 6 mth check up.  is this dangerous the pulmonary hypertension - I have never heard of this before.  Was it caused by my SVT - Would any of these cause sudden death - is it safe to get pregnant again with how high my rate goes up with pregnancy and the pulmonary hypertension.  What would cause my svt if nothing was found during my abalation?  Couls these all be caused by nerves?  Sorry this is so long but I'm so scared I'm going to die.

[Cleveland Clinic]

ngkk,

thanks for the post.

Pulmonsry hypertension refers to elevated pressures in the lungs. There are a number of causes of pulmonary hypertension, the most common being systemic hypertension.  Nerves can certainly elevate your blood pressure so this could contribute to the echo measured pressures.  Over time elevated pressures in the lungs can lead to damage so the finding shouldnt be ignored.  However, mild pulmonry hypertension in itself is not a particulary ominous finding and I agree with your doctor to recheck down the line.

I would wait to see how things go in 6 months and not get worked up over this for right now.  Enjoy your baby and motherhood, there is nothing that should overly concern you for right now and there is enough stress in focusing on that for right now.

good luck