Sunday, June 3, 2012

Supraventricular Tachycardia Prevention and Prognosis (SVT, PSVT)

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT, PSVT) Prevention
  • Reduce stress, especially emotional stress. 
  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
  • Eliminate caffeine and other stimulants such as alcohol or illegal drugs. 
  • Comply with medications and medical advice. 
  • Learn more about PSVT by asking the doctor to answer any questions about PSVT.
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT, PSVT) Prognosis 
      Most people with rare episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) live healthy lives without restrictions, so their outlook is excellent. Those people that require medication, cardioversion, or other interventions usually have a good to fair outcome.
  •  If patients are told to take medications, the person may or may not experience some side effects. Discuss those potential side effects with the doctor. 
  • In rare cases, if a patient has a continuous fast heart rate like PSVT that goes untreated, the heart muscle can weaken and lead to heart failure. If the doctor finds a specific cause related to an underlying heart or systematic condition, recovery from PSVT may depend on the prognosis for that underlying condition.

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