Suggest Treatment For Stress-related SVT

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

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Question : I was diagnosed with stress-related SVT in 2004 and take 240 mg of Diltiazem daily to stabilize my heart rate. The stress-causing problem has worsened- had some news tonight that shot up my heart rate. I feel hot all over. Can't sleep. Problem impacts Christmas events with my extended family. Should my husband and I have Christmas with my husband's side of the family instead? Help.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I recommend to have a small Christmas events...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!

I read your query and understood your concerns. It all depend on how stressful is the "Christmas with your extended family".

In such a case I recommend to have a small Christmas events (with your husband's side of the family). This will avoid unnecessary stress and SVT.

Hope this will be of help.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar