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svt and pregnancy
Im 24 and suffer from svt. I've been taking atenolol for the past 5 years to control it. The atenolol works great, where I used to have an attack just about everyday, now I only have an attack maybe once a year. I want to try and get pregnant soon. My question is, is it dangerous to have svt while pregnant? Can it hurt me or the baby if I have attacks while pregnant, or when I'm in delivery? Any information on this subject will be really appreciated. Thanks!
I'm a 27 year old mom of two with PSVT. I took propanalol during both pregnancies, and that seemed to keep the PSVT attacks at bay. One thing I'd like to mention, I think you should definitely be seeing a cardiologist actively during any pregnancies. I started to have attacks where I had presyncope conditions (almost passing out) and I was alone at the time. It was very scary because I didn't know people can get that during a PSVT attack. I didnt have any other problems during my pregnancies, and no problems during labor. I have chosen to have the ablation done (had it 3 days ago) because I continued to have these blackouts after my pregnancies were over. Think about delivery as a major valsalva maneuver... if bearing down can convert you, labor sure as heck is that and more!! so dont be scared :)
best of luck
Amy
best of luck
Amy
To Sheila
Thank you for your comment. It was very encouraging. I just wonder how dangerous it is to have an svt attack while in labor? I'm just going to be positive and hope for the best!
Thank you for your comment. It was very encouraging. I just wonder how dangerous it is to have an svt attack while in labor? I'm just going to be positive and hope for the best!
To Holly
I live in Scotland and have just discovered this web site. It's very interesting. I have suffered from svt since I was 13. I am now 39. I have had 3 children and was on medication through all pregnancies - first propanolol then verapamil. I only ever had one bout of svt when I was pregnant with my second son although I was having more when I wasn't pregnant! I was given iv verapamil to stop it. I too was worried about having a bout during pregnacy or more particularly, in the throes of labour and delivery. A doctor friend of mine put my mind at rest by telling me that for some reason people rarely take svt during labour. It's almost as if their body is concentrating on something else far more important! I'm sure you have no need to worry unduly. My kids suffered no ill-effects whatsoever - I'm sure it'll be fine.
I live in Scotland and have just discovered this web site. It's very interesting. I have suffered from svt since I was 13. I am now 39. I have had 3 children and was on medication through all pregnancies - first propanolol then verapamil. I only ever had one bout of svt when I was pregnant with my second son although I was having more when I wasn't pregnant! I was given iv verapamil to stop it. I too was worried about having a bout during pregnacy or more particularly, in the throes of labour and delivery. A doctor friend of mine put my mind at rest by telling me that for some reason people rarely take svt during labour. It's almost as if their body is concentrating on something else far more important! I'm sure you have no need to worry unduly. My kids suffered no ill-effects whatsoever - I'm sure it'll be fine.
To Holly
I live in Scotland and have just discovered this web site. It's very interesting. I have suffered from svt since I was 13. I am now 39. I have had 3 children and was on medication through all pregnancies - first propanolol then verapamil. I only ever had one bout of svt when I was pregnant with my second son although I was having more when I wasn't pregnant! I was given iv verapamil to stop it. I too was worried about having a bout during pregnacy or more particularly, in the throes of labour and delivery. A doctor friend of mine put my mind at rest by telling me that for some reason people rarely take svt during labour. It's almost as if their body is concentrating on something else far more important! I'm sure you have no need to worry unduly. My kids suffered no ill-effects whatsoever - I'm sure it'll be fine.
I live in Scotland and have just discovered this web site. It's very interesting. I have suffered from svt since I was 13. I am now 39. I have had 3 children and was on medication through all pregnancies - first propanolol then verapamil. I only ever had one bout of svt when I was pregnant with my second son although I was having more when I wasn't pregnant! I was given iv verapamil to stop it. I too was worried about having a bout during pregnacy or more particularly, in the throes of labour and delivery. A doctor friend of mine put my mind at rest by telling me that for some reason people rarely take svt during labour. It's almost as if their body is concentrating on something else far more important! I'm sure you have no need to worry unduly. My kids suffered no ill-effects whatsoever - I'm sure it'll be fine.
i would definately get a study done....there is no way they could know that without one. maybe you should contact the cleaveland clinc
my wife went in for a radio frequency ablation for wpw.she suffered a stroke during the procedure,which was not discovered during the procedure.the doctor had no explanation.
she suffers from severe aphasia and apraxia 9 months post rf.
she is 44 yrs old and was in good health prior.there are
risk involved!most information posted makes this procedure
seem very simple and safe.i guess it is unless you are the one
with a bad outcome
she suffers from severe aphasia and apraxia 9 months post rf.
she is 44 yrs old and was in good health prior.there are
risk involved!most information posted makes this procedure
seem very simple and safe.i guess it is unless you are the one
with a bad outcome
my wife went in for a radio frequency ablation for wpw.she suffered a stroke during the procedure,which was not discovered during the procedure.the doctor had no explanation.
she suffers from severe aphasia and apraxia 9 months post rf.
she is 44 yrs old and was in good health prior.there are
risk involved!most information posted makes this procedure
seem very simple and safe.i guess it is unless you are the one
with a bad outcome
she suffers from severe aphasia and apraxia 9 months post rf.
she is 44 yrs old and was in good health prior.there are
risk involved!most information posted makes this procedure
seem very simple and safe.i guess it is unless you are the one
with a bad outcome
Hi Greg: I've found that I've been relatively symptom free with the Atenolol. Probably a little lethargy and that's about it. Nothing to complain about for me. It may be because I've been on so many different ones and am not too willing to keep being a guinea pig!
I wish for an ablation also but have been told that my extra currents are too close to the SA node (I think that's what he called it) and I would end up with a pacemaker which they said they don't want to do. I don't know how they know all that without doing an EP study. I'm just trusting them for now but am wondering about getting a 2nd opinion...
So until then I'm a druggie!
I wish for an ablation also but have been told that my extra currents are too close to the SA node (I think that's what he called it) and I would end up with a pacemaker which they said they don't want to do. I don't know how they know all that without doing an EP study. I'm just trusting them for now but am wondering about getting a 2nd opinion...
So until then I'm a druggie!
27yo male....same problem, same drugs. atenolol gives me wierd chestpains (it constricts the bronchial tubes), of course lethargy, and dizzyness sometimes. i did have really bad headaches for about the first month. seems to be working though, no "episodes" for 4 months now. my internist is referring me to an ep for a study. if an ablation is possible, ill be the first on the table!!! i know what you and holly are going through, dont think your alone.
best of luck
best of luck
Hi Holly:
I am 29 and have the same problem as you and am on the same meds. I Would love to compare info if you like. You can e-mail me at: ***@****
I too would like to have children in the near future, but am also concerned about the Atenolol or any of the other meds that I have been on causing a problem. I would prefer not to take anything. It's easy to think you are better and don't need the meds when you are feeling good - it's something I find I have to remind myself that I'm probably feeling better because of the drugs tho'!
What kind of side effects do you find on this med if any?
I am 29 and have the same problem as you and am on the same meds. I Would love to compare info if you like. You can e-mail me at: ***@****
I too would like to have children in the near future, but am also concerned about the Atenolol or any of the other meds that I have been on causing a problem. I would prefer not to take anything. It's easy to think you are better and don't need the meds when you are feeling good - it's something I find I have to remind myself that I'm probably feeling better because of the drugs tho'!
What kind of side effects do you find on this med if any?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Holly,
As long as your blood pressure does not drop significantly during your SVT there should be no harm to the baby. You may be able to continue to take the atenolol for much of your pregnancy - check with your OB to see if this is a possibility.
As long as your blood pressure does not drop significantly during your SVT there should be no harm to the baby. You may be able to continue to take the atenolol for much of your pregnancy - check with your OB to see if this is a possibility.
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