How to perform a vagal manoeuvre

[@sandroace]

Thank you for this video. Recently been dealing with severe heart palpitations upwards of 200BPM for up to 3 hours. Had test done cardiologist thinks it’s SVT. I drank water to fast while taking my Motherwort supplement(great for heart health for those interested) and triggered the palpitations again which of course triggered my anxiety which of course made it worse when I stumbled upon this video. I was told about breathing techniques but wanted to make sure how to do them and this video just made my heart rate go from 190 to 75 in an instant. I cannot thank you enough!!!

[@funsized924]

Jump to 4:45 to get to the actual vagal maneuvers. You're welcome!

[@fernandohmoran]

MVP

[@alhakisan]

Thanks! 👍🏽

[@StefanOJacare]

My heart rate was 105 (sinus tachycardia) and my BP was 140 over 89. I held my breath and pushed down like I was pooping for 7 seconds, then blew my breath out slowly for 8 seconds. My heart rate dropped to 72 and my BP dropped to 117 over 65 and it stayed that way for a while. It got to 119 over 69 right before bed. Works like a charm when I feel a panic attack coming on!

[@Mz_deez7777]

Do you stop pushing when you breath out for 8 seconds ?

[@SunilChris]

Hi .. breathe in and out through nose or mouth?

[@VM-oi3dk]

105 is not tachycardia, especially if there is anxiety involved.

[@VM-oi3dk]

That’s really useful, but it’s temporary. Make sure to take care of the suggestion that you’ve unintentionally programmed into to your brain. That’s what causes the symptoms. That’s the real problem, not the anxiety. Anxiety is just one of the symptoms of your belief in a non-existent threat. Stop watching KZbin videos on cardiology. That just feeds the problem. Focusing on this and worrying about this programs your mind to produce the symptoms. Treating it like a real illness only feeds those erroneous beliefs. Trying to make it go away, relax, or do anything may be necessary for temporary relief, but the best remedy is to learn to let go and not acknowledge it as a problem. Look up “DARE Anxiety” and “Claire Weekes”on KZbin, as well as books by Edmund Bourne and Reneau Peuroy.

[@VM-oi3dk]

Oh and stop taking your pulse and your BP, you trigger the program, that recording in your brain. Look up Pavlov’s Dog

[@andreabeal835]

I was able to follow the instructions to address my unexplainable, prolonged tachycardia and the effects were almost instantaneous! Thank you for this video! Literally thought I was going to die till I found this video. 👍👍👍

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

I'm at a frustration point. I've had several SVT attacks in the past few months and thankfully self converted BUT two ER trips via ambulance. I need to try this as I am constantly tachy in a resting position and go borderline SVT just walking.

[@wanderlustendumado5396]

@@thehastyterrainmaker9485 possibly have POTS.

[@sownpeace]

Thank you! This helped. I did two of the examples and it corrected my episodic SVT and associated discomfort within 1 minute. Saved me from having to take medicine that would have made me tired. Thankfully, I don't have the type where I have to go to the hospital each time, and hoping it doesn't progress to that. So glad to see the various examples.

[@Amedeus1756]

When I get SVT what works for me is to lay on my back on the floor then bring my legs up and curl by bringing my feet all the way above my head then I take a big breath( or at least I try, is kind hard in that position ) and stay in that position for about 5 seconds, it works for me 80% of the time.

[@MichelleGold]

Your video saved my life tonite! Thank you! I used this Valsava technique (5:02) to slow down my heart rate at the hospital so I could be allowed a proper CT scan of my heart (seeing the meds were not working, I stumbled upon this video) Since I did not have the plastic syringe piece , I simply pursed my lips like a straw. I did the technique while laying down in bed. Because it was safe and I was not in danger mode, I added 2 things for those who just need to calm down a little or meditate: brought my heart from 76 to 69… 1- “8-7-8” breathing w pursed lips and mouth only breathe in for 8 hold for 7 blow out for 8 w pursed straw type lips whole time 2- on my phone and using you version app (version I chose was the message ) I played the Psalms in my Bluetooth headphones while doing the valsava and 8-7-8 interchangeably (The nurses happened to mention the Bible did not mention this valsava method . Had it not been for your video, I would not have been approved for the scan tonite! Thank you so much!!!! Singing teacher and recording artist Michelle gold

[@Mr.KwunTong天香街寧波仔]

How to slow heart rate down fast? Simple but specific actions such as coughing, bearing down as if passing stool or putting an ice pack on the face can help slow down the heart rate. Your healthcare team may ask you to do these specific actions during an episode of a fast heartbeat. The actions affect the vagus nerve. How to stop heart palpitations in the vagus nerve? Healthcare providers often use these: - Valsalva maneuver (bearing down like you're having a bowel movement (pooping). . - Diving reflex. - Carotid sinus massage. - Gag reflex. - Coughing. - Handstand for 30 seconds. - Applied abdominal pressure.

[@TheDylan6908]

Thank you very good vid. I was diagnosed with atrial tachycardia. I had a catheter ablation years ago but it was a failure. Fortunately I only have tachycardia episodes maybe 3 times a year. The rate is very high. EMS once clocked it at 239 bpm. I've tried all the maneuvers but, for me, I've had very good success with doing a shoulder stand as quickly as possible. I'm 71 so my wife helps me to get my feet up into the air in as quick a motion as possible.

[@umaanand4864]

The best video on the subject of SVTs.Thank you.

[@brianlafferty7268]

My heart was at 160 sitting, I tried all these things,eventually after Amiodarone and 6 days I had enough, so I went to my gym, got on the pec dec at the heaviest setting and done 8 sets, then cable flys,, I was soaked in sweat, walked out and 10 mins later normal sinus rhythm,,Don’t know why but it worked, 💪

[@prateekagrawal5270]

Hi you saved me from a severe psvt episode in the middle of the night thanks a lot heart beat was 225 bpm

[@TomeRodrigo]

I just recently had tachycardia 180 beats a minute for no reason. I have laid on the floor and put my feet up against the wardrobe and it disappeared in 1 second. The whole process of starting tachycardia and stopping it took like 15 seconds.

[@brianexttt7773]

Bro I’m 20 with tachycardia I’m so scared

[@305pyroheads]

@@brianexttt7773I’m 19 with it. I’m scared of needles and stuff but I’m going to do the ablation. My cardiologist said it’s better to do it now than be on meds for 60 years

[@wyfreak1]

I took metropolol when it would not slow down another way . Have been under super stress w mom on hospice

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I am not a child and have used ice and ice water on my face and neck and back shoulders and gone back in rhythm. My hands were also very cold.Also putting my head below my knees while sitting on the edge of a chair has made me go back in sinus

[@joeferguson2606]

took 32 minutes but it worked., thanks

[@mrmja50]

If I can catch my episode right away I do a cartoid sinus massage and hold my breath for about 10 seconds and the last 3 episodes I was able to convert right away. Vagal manoeuvres helped early on and I was able to use those but over time I was not and ended up in the ER. No ER since the carotid sinus massage trick. And no calcium blocker meds either.

[@esthermc4845]

I have had annoying supraventricular tachycardia for more than 10 years in a row with very high rates of 220 or more beats per minute. Once after 6 hours of trying to stop it I had to go to the hospital and they injected me with adenosine. It was traumatic, I had a very bad time, I thought I was going to die right there, although the doctor had already warned me of that terrible feeling. After that my husband found something online to stop them, Modified Valsalva Maneuver. It consists of blowing into an empty syringe for 15 seconds, using enough force to move the plunger and immediately after the 16th second I lie back and he lifts my legs. That's when I notice a kind of pain in my throat, a very strong heartbeat, and the rhythm returns to a normal sinus rhythm. It is quite effective. I hope I can help someone with this.

[@MrTuber95]

Excellent video! That looks JUST like the Griffith Uni couch!

[@ANDYYSHAWW118]

edit *** my heart rate at rest is 52bpm and when sleeping goes down to 38-42. I'm not in great shape health wise due to a accident which caused a TBI and many broken bones in 2014 and I have had many complications due to the TBI with many T2 hypertensities in my white matter and gray matter in my brain and subdural haematomas. Just thought id add this to see if anyone has any suggestions on maneuvers to help my heart rate. My heart skips a beat about every 10 seconds I get flutters, dizziness and fleeting shocking like pain which shoots from the left side of my chest up my throat and jaw then goes. This has been happening for about 6 months now. When it first started happening It only happened every 30-40 seconds but now roughly every 10 seconds. Iv tried these maneuvers in this vid and it makes my symptoms worse and it happens every few seconds. Now I'm wondering what else I can do to try help? I'm beginning to think I'm not going to see my 34th birthday and miss my children grow up. I have passed out on 4 occasions, I have an appointment at the heart specialists in 2 months which I believe it will/might be too late. I haven't told my wife as I don't want to worry her BUT now I'm getting pains which go into my throat, neck and jaw which sometimes comes without the chest pain and flutters or sometimes with. When it comes without the flutters and skipped beat it can last for up to 5-10 minutes and I have passed out, luckily when my wife and children are not in. I don't want to cause them any stress. if I can help it my self to calm it down a bit until my specialist appointment that would be great. It's hard lying/not telling her about it because I never keep anything from my wife so this is making me feel bad/wrong for not telling her but again, i don't want to cause any unnecessary stress to her. Are there any more maneuvers you could suggest? Thanks for any help you can give.

[@jaycat1898]

This helped stop my SVT episode! Thank you!

[@naamah7041]

Awesome advice, it worked for me. ty

[@VM-oi3dk]

If this is anxiety related, taking a physical approach to a non-medical problem only feeds the auto suggestion that is actually causing this. I had cardiophobia for many years. The best action is no action. Clear it trough your doctor, of course

[@birdbird1]

I agree. I'm a HA sufferer curre try experiencing tachycardia due to being unwell and it's really driving my anxiety and now I can't work out if its the illness or the anxiety

[@salimsahli1659]

It's working thanks

[@cylenalag]

Aaaaand now i'm ready for a nap z_z

[@cccrisologo1641]

I will try this one..

[@VM-oi3dk]

100 is nothing! If you have been walking around a store it will be at 100. It’s not a problem. Even 120 is okay if you are very active. Not healthy, but not life threatening. If you’re afraid of course your heart is going to beat fast.

[@mcarmody1987]

Facepalm...

[@EvanAndrews-l3l]

an aussie doing a skills video should probably end with "this is the end of the skills video, now go F it up" or something sarcastic. It weird hearing an aussie without sarcasm.

[@IrishmeetsItalian]

I've been having them all day every 5 to 10 mins. Had an EKG looked fine??? I've been having them since I was in my 20s

[@oneFichi10]

If you get an update please let me know. I am currently 21 and had a perfectly fine EKG aswell!

[@Ma7aMaD07]

Me too

[@jennt.6591]

I'm 26 and I've been having tachycardia for the past month. It's super frustrating and scary. I've had about 4 EKGs done this month and they're all normal.

[@StefanOJacare]

@@oneFichi10 you need to go to a cardiologist and get a holter monitor for 2 weeks. My monitor caught a rhythm called Sinus Tachycardia which is normal. My diagnosis was panic attacks due to post traumatic stress. Make sure you check your thyroid, iron, and vitamin d. Vitamin d deficiency, hyperthyroidism, anemia and adrenal fatigue and high cortisol can cause this fast heart rate. But you need to see an endocrinologist to check your cortisol because you have to check it multiple times a day. They also check your DHEA levels.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

How is everyone doing now? Anyone find out the reason for their tachycardia?

[@hillock10]

None of this works for me. I have SVT. Only atenlol will work, but it takes several hours, up to 3 hours. I need an ablation.

[@user-gc1xe9sr6g]

Anybody trying chiropractors with nerve to heart treatments it the real cause and not the meds your doctor prescribed for you

[@omeralkan1799]

Very nice

[@cheeserdiggity4220]

imma try this next time

[@dolmatshomo9366]

i am 32 female have svt. i have done ablation but my symptoms is same as before. i dont have any improvement till now.

[@louise2416]

I have just had ablation done 4 days ago, and had an svt episode this morning 🥵☹.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

How are you both doing now?

[@christineandes5015]

How did you manage your svt?

[@Xbot4Life]

300bpm is possible ?

[@dereli0480]

Yes, but normally the level of conciousness is lowered quckily. You may see it in atrial fluttering.

[@TITORIALAMHARIC2024]

WHAT is syring use ?? i dont understand

[@liap1293]

To blow into it. Same as trying to blow into a clogged straw. Pursing your lips does the same thing.

[@robertohernandez3381]

It works 100%

[@connieclark5637]

I have svt

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

How are you doing now? Did you find the cause of your SVT?

[@davidw.9711]

wow is this english??? haha, still cool video thanks for uploading!

[@lylebrewster898]

Well, a quicker version of it anyway. You need to listen fast, the bloke narrating is a fast talker.

[@arm_613]

This bloke is an Aussie! Take it from a Brit :)

[@lylebrewster898]

You know your convicts!

[@arm_613]

I think that he mentioned that his name was "Bruce" and suggested throwing "a 'roo on the barbie".

[@lylebrewster898]

Bruce??????

[@davidharrison1860]

Speak slower with the accent, please. Articulate so we can understand you.

[@lozory]

I could understand easily, even played at 1.5 speed!