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Is Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia A Life Threatening Problem?
Hey. I am a 25 year old female who has smoked for about 8 years. i recently stopped and ive had panic attacks and palpitations for about a year now maybe a little over a year. I had all the test done and they all came back fine. until i wore a heart monitor for 2 weeks and during that 2 weeks they caught one episode of Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia. it only lasted about 3 seconds and i think they said the BPM was 140. what im wondering is should i be worried that this is life threatening? im going in for a cardiac MRI the 28th of this month but im still so scared to wait that long because i DO NOT WANT TO DIE! please help me to feel better about what is going on with me.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Hi,
A sudden onset of 3-second ventricular tachycardia is not life-threatening, though the cause evaluation and precise management are mandatory to avoid future unpredictable outcomes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
A sudden onset of 3-second ventricular tachycardia is not life-threatening, though the cause evaluation and precise management are mandatory to avoid future unpredictable outcomes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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