SVT?

[Tjalsma]

I was diagnosed with SVT about 6 years ago when I was 20 years old after I had 2 runs of SVT.

I have only had a total of 4 SVT runs in my entire life - all when I was exercising or lifting something, playing tennis, etc.

Lately, I have been noticing an increase in my heart rate while laying down - mostly on my side.  I was curious if you think this is SVT?  My heart rate was only about 96 or so but my normal resting heart is about 75 most of the time.

Stress?  Anxiety?

Also, has anyone who has been diagnosed with SVT only experienced a few episodes?

I have also been having more PVC's than usual so this could possibly be stress.

Thank you for any information : )

[Artaud]

Hi,

Tachycardia, by definition, is a heart rate above 100. How long have you had this elevated rate? How are you taking your pulse, at your wrist? Try relaxing one day, after laying down, and while on your back, take your pulse at your wrist over a period of 20 seconds, multiply the results times three for the beats per minute. Then, slowly turn to your side and wait a few minutes, and try taking the pulse again as described above. See what the actual numbers are.

Otherwise, often the heart rate increases when someone gets sick and develops an elevated temperature. Have you been consuming caffeinated products, such as coffee and sodas, (In Pittsburgh, we call sodas "pop", it's hard to bring myself to write soda ;-) Have you been getting enough sleep?  Are you taking Cold or Diet Medications?

Stress and anxiety can indeed cause an elevated rate. Visit your Family Doctor if you are concerned, periodical physical examinations never hurt anyone, and the reassurance that all is well may help.

Best of health and happiness to you.

[CollegeGirl143]

It is quite common for the heart rate to increase when laying down on ones side (particularly the left however its been noted on both sides) while the reason is not 100% understood, its thought to be a side effect of the way the heart is filling itself while laying down, and its slight change of position in the chest cavity.. If its making you physically uncomfortable and symptomatic, ide mention it to your doctor, however its quite common.