I don't really understand what this means but my doc says it is OK.I hope she is right because I can't find anything on it.
Shall send it to my lyme docs tomorrow and see what they say.It seems funny to have that many .You can see it on the read out.It goes flat all the time,basically missing a beat or two or three.
Anyone who has any info please fill me in,
Thanks,Sue.
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Originally posted by shassler64:
Hi!
Had a heart monitor on for a day and everything came back OK except for this.I don't really understand what this means but my doc says it is OK.I hope she is right because I can't find anything on it.
Shall send it to my lyme docs tomorrow and see what they say.It seems funny to have that many .You can see it on the read out.It goes flat all the time,basically missing a beat or two or three.
Anyone who has any info please fill me in,
Thanks,Sue.
SV= Supraventricular
T= tachycardia = Tachycardia: A rapid heart rate, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute.
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5698
Iam not sure what the 277 stands for unless its your heart beats per minute.
Definition
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is defined as three or more SV ectopics in a row at a heart rate greater than 100 bpm. It includes atrial tachycardia, junctional tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. Multifocal atrial tachycardia may or may not be considered abnormal requiring further evaluation; this is determined by individual case review. History of a single episode of SVT is disqualifying for flying training. Nonrecurrent SVT of 3-10 beats in duration requires local evaluation while the aviator is DNIF. The local evaluation will at least include internal medicine consultation, TFTs, three Holter monitors (one monthly for three months), and ETT. If an aviator has a single episode of nonsustained SVT of greater than 10 beats duration, or has recurrent nonsustained SVT (<10 minutes duration), or a single episode of sustained SVT, he may be considered for waiver after three additional local Holter monitors and subsequent ACS evaluation, with repeat ACS evaluations at three year intervals. The ACS evaluation consists of noninvasive cardiac studies tailored to the age of the aviator. If any of the CAD screening studies (coronary artery fluoroscopy (CAF), ETT, thallium scintigraphy) is abnormal, cardiac catheterization is required. Any symptomatic/hemodynamically significant SVT, or recurrent sustained SVT of sufficient frequency (<3 years between episodes), is considered permanently disqualifying for all classes of flying duties. Current SVT recommendations are based on the 1992 Surgeon General SVT Study Group review and analysis.
A generally benign form of SVT is the "holiday heart syndrome." This is usually atrial fibrillation related to fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger, and anxiety along with increased coffee, alcohol, and/or tobacco intake, and is usually self-limited. Future avoidance of the precipitating situation usually prevents subsequent recurrence of this arrhythmia.
http://wwwsam.brooks.af.mil/af/files/fsguide/HTML/Chapter_10.html
But if you have concerns, contact the doc again and tell him of your thoughts.
This is from Medline encyclopedia: http://tinyurl.com/d639j
Ectopic heartbeat
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Contents of this page:
* Illustrations
* Alternative names
* Definition
* Causes, incidence, and risk factors
* Symptoms
* Signs and tests
* Treatment
* Expectations (prognosis)
* Complications
* Calling your health care provider
* Prevention
Illustrations
Heart, section through the middle
Heart, section through the middle
Heart, front view
Heart, front view
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Alternative names Return to top
PVB (premature ventricular beat); Premature contraction; Premature beats; PVC (premature ventricular contraction); Extrasystole
Definition Return to top
Ectopic heartbeat is an irregularity of the heart rate and heart rhythm involving extra or skipped heartbeats.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
Ectopic heartbeats are an arrhythmia involving small variations in an otherwise normal heartbeat. In many cases, they may occur without obvious cause and be benign.
Other times, however, they are associated with electrolyte abnormalities in the blood which should be corrected. They can also be associated with ischemia, or local reduction in blood supply to the heart. In addition, ectopic beats may be caused or aggravated by excessive smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine, certain medications, and some illicit drugs.
Ectopic beats are rare in children other than those with congenital heart disease. The majority of extra heartbeats in children are PAC's (premature atrial contractions), which are almost always benign.
In adults, ectopic beats can occur more commonly, and underlying reversible reasons should be investigated even if it turns out that no treatment is ultimately needed.
Symptoms Return to top
* the sensation of feeling heart beat (palpitations)
* the sensation of stopped or skipped beats
Note: In many cases, the person may have no symptoms.
Signs and tests Return to top
A physical examination may show an occasional irregularity, but if the ectopic beats do not occur frequently, they may not be detectable on physical exam. Blood pressure is usually normal.
An ectopic heartbeat may be revealed on:
* an ECG
* continuous ambulatory cardiac monitoring (Holter)
Etopic beats may also be observed during:
* an echocardiogram
* coronary angiography
Treatment Return to top
Often ectopic heartbeats do not require treatment. The condition is treated if symptoms are severe or if extra beats are very frequent.
An underlying cause, if discovered, may also require treatment.
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Ectopic heartbeats are generally benign, requiring no treatment. Ocasionally, they may indicate an increased risk for other cardiac arrhythmias.
Complications Return to top
* ventricular tachycardia (occasionally)
* other arrhythmias (occasionally)
Note: There usually are no complications.
Calling your health care provider Return to top
Call your health care provider if you feel palpitations that are persistent or are accompanied by chest pain or other symptoms.
Call your health care provider if ectopic heartbeats have been diagnosed and the symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment.
Prevention Return to top
Moderation in caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco use may reduce the risk of ectopic heartbeats in some people. Exercise often helps persons who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Update Date: 4/27/2004
Updated by: Fabian Arnaldo, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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