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Multiple diagnoses

Has anyone had multiple things wrong with their rhythm? I've had AVNRT, atrial flutter, Wenchebach and an area that is more active than it should be. My EP said it is very rare to have that many things wrong in a 29 year old heart. On the other hand, he wanted to reassure me that he is convinced it is nothing serious.
I'm doing a workup to see if I have a pheochromocytoma (which is rare). Other than that, we might do another EP study this summer.
Just wondering how many people have had multiple problems and/or if they degenerate.
Thnx
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Wow, I'm a lightweight!
Thnx for the comments.
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187666 tn?1331173345
I have PAC's, PVC's, PSVT, NSVT and during my first ablation they found some chaotic atrial flutter. So yes, it's possible to have more than one arrhythmia.
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754107 tn?1233668478
I have had five surgeries, a pacemaker for apparent sick sinus syndrome, pacemaker syndrome which caused an apparent heart attack, three ablations that have wiped out 60 - 70% of my heart cells, pacs, pvcs, blood clots, SVTAC, afib, etc.  No meds. work and my blood pressure also goes up and down with incredible fluctuation.  Stress exacerbates my symptoms which are all (ears ringing, muscles twitching, dizziness, fatigue, sharp chest pains/againa, etc).  Foods seem to have a big impact whether its eating too much or too little or too hot/etc.  I would highly recommend that if you have multiple symptoms that you go see all the various specialists as there may be synergistic effects that could help minimize your attempt to function somewhat normally with irrattic symptoms.  Good luck, Shawn
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I had a-fib, a-flutter, V-Tach and of course PVC'S. When I started having the v-tach and passing out, that is when I was told I needed an ablation done. I had the ablation done in January 08. I have no more fib,flutter or v-tach. I do get an occasional pvc, but nothing bothersome.
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