It sounds like you may be experiencing Supraventricular Tachycardia, or SVT.
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) means that from time to time your heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, high fever, or stress.
During an episode of SVT, the heart’s electrical system doesn't work right, causing the heart to beat very fast. The heart beats at least 100 beats per minute and may reach 300 beats per minute. After treatment or on its own, the heart usually returns to a normal rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute.
Some people with SVT have no symptoms. Others may have:
Palpitations, a feeling that the heart is racing or pounding.
A pounding pulse.
A dizzy feeling or may feel lightheaded.
Other symptoms include near-fainting or fainting (syncope), shortness of breath, chest pain, throat tightness, and sweating.
There are different things that can trigger SVT. To find your triggers, keep a diary of your heart rate and your symptoms. You might find, for example, that smoking or caffeine causes your SVT episodes.
Please keep in mind that this is not a diagnosis, just a possibility. If you would like a diagnosis please consult with your doctor as soon as possible, particularly because of your shortness of breath.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHer!
It sounds like you may be experiencing Supraventricular Tachycardia, or SVT.
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) means that from time to time your heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, high fever, or stress.
During an episode of SVT, the heart’s electrical system doesn't work right, causing the heart to beat very fast. The heart beats at least 100 beats per minute and may reach 300 beats per minute. After treatment or on its own, the heart usually returns to a normal rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute.
Some people with SVT have no symptoms. Others may have:
Palpitations, a feeling that the heart is racing or pounding.
A pounding pulse.
A dizzy feeling or may feel lightheaded.
Other symptoms include near-fainting or fainting (syncope), shortness of breath, chest pain, throat tightness, and sweating.
There are different things that can trigger SVT. To find your triggers, keep a diary of your heart rate and your symptoms. You might find, for example, that smoking or caffeine causes your SVT episodes.
Please keep in mind that this is not a diagnosis, just a possibility. If you would like a diagnosis please consult with your doctor as soon as possible, particularly because of your shortness of breath.
Best,
Rosa
October 11, 2011 - 7:33amThis Comment
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