Susan Sanchez61 said:A few years back, I was diagnosed with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Apparently, it’s just how I was born. I’ve been on Isoptin 80 since 2007. Last week, they switched me over to Rhythmol, but it’s not sitting right—I get this burning sensation near my heart and constant palpitations. I told my doctor today, and she put me back on Isoptin.
The issue is that they announced this drug is being discontinued, and there isn't a direct substitute—the active ingredient, verapamil, isn't available.
Does anyone else have the same diagnosis? What are you using instead?
They suggested an ablation if the pills don't work out. Anyone here gone through that?
Thanks!
So, here’s the thing: PSVT is a pretty broad diagnosis. There are several types of tachycardia—usually it's WPW or AVNRT (basically a tiny bundle in your heart sending wrong impulses, which triggers the tachycardia)—and you find out which one it is via an electrophysiology study. That’s the procedure where they test the heart's electrical conductivity. It shows exactly where that bundle is located. If you're a good candidate for ablation, they'll suggest doing it, sometimes even right then and there. The procedure is fairly safe—complications are almost non-existent, I guess.