VTAC During Stress Test

[rflo]

Hello, thank you so much in advance for your help. I am a 43 year old male, had 2 stents RCA, 1 LAD in 6/04. 2 weeks ago had chest pain, went to ER, no Heart Attack. They did Echo/Stress and I had 2 VTAC's for 6 beats during Stress test. THey did angiogram found some spasms and RCA block at 70%. Put in another stent, and then I had VTAC 2 more timjes during procedure. Doctor could not explain VTAC and put me on Beta Blocker and sent me home to follow up with family Dr and cardiologist. I have read alot about SCD and was wondering what tests I should have to rule out SCD ?  I also do not care to stay on Beta Blockers forever, should I? I go to see Cardiologist on Wednesday, what questions should I ask? Should I have any tests? Or visit with EP?  Thanks for your help.

[Cleveland Clinic]

rflo,

thanks for the post.

Since you had blockages in your arteries after your stress, the cause of your VTach was most likely related to those blockages.

The people that definitely benefit from an ICD are those with a lower EF and cardiac blockages. An echo would tell you if your heart function is normal which would be the primary determinant.

A beta blocker is an excellent medical deterant to abnormal heart rhythms. With your history it may be a good drucg to continue.

Overall, you should ask any continuing concerns with your cardiologist.  From the history you give, ther is no specific reason to see an EP and a general cardiologist can handle your case.

good luck

[Abeybaby]

I hope you feel better ... my questions pale in comparisons to yours. Stay well and I wish you the very best!! Get some real answers to your questions ...

[john30]

hi everybody. tho my question isnt related to the cardiology. but i wish anybody can answer me, is it possible to have pneumonia without the classic symptoms? pneumonia without cough or chills or sweating. ?? coz my x ray chest shows an area of hazziness and the doctor considered it pneumonia and gave my antibiotics.

[momof6]

Hello,
My son had pneumonia when he was little. A year later he had to have a chest x-ray and there was a shaded part on his x-ray. The doctor told me that after somebody has had pneumonia once that a spot can remain actually for several years which doesnt have any symptoms but can put a person at increase risk for another bout of pneumonia. His pneumonia was pretty bad though and in the hospital for over a week on iv antibiotics .
~momof6~

[rflo]

Just to note, that I believe I had episodes of VTAC right after I had stents placed last year when there was no blockage, and have also had dizzy spells in the last 2 weeks. I would just like the DR.s to do everything they can to rule out SCD. I have 4 children and they would be very disappointed if something happened. If they are giving ICD's to people with CAD, then why don't they just give them stents and not an ICD? Just my thoughts about some Dr.'s and how arrogant they can be. Thanks

[bronzed aussie]

Unfortunate to see doctors in the US are the same as Australia. It took me 5 doctors and 6 months to get answers to chest pain, pain down my left arm, palpatations and anxiety.
I was a healthy 26 year old female and nearly sent myself around the bend trying to find answers.

[Gutless1]

A related discussion, signs of v tac on ekg was started.