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heart rate
by Cpont, Feb 13, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 54 yr old woman. Exercise daily, height 5"4" weight 110. No health problems at all. I have experienced SVT. It happens about once a month and last about 10 minutes. During episodes my heart rate gets up to 220. The doctor put me on digoxin. I am wondering if I should be taking this considering what I have read.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Feb 13, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 13, 2005 12:00AM
cpont,
There are different types of SVT. The approach generally involves defining exactly what which type of rhythm is causing your symptoms. This is generally done with holter or event monitoring.
Once determined the treatment options depend on the type of rhythm. I do not routinely use digoxin as first line rate control for most SVTs.
hope this is a start
There are different types of SVT. The approach generally involves defining exactly what which type of rhythm is causing your symptoms. This is generally done with holter or event monitoring.
Once determined the treatment options depend on the type of rhythm. I do not routinely use digoxin as first line rate control for most SVTs.
hope this is a start
