My heart STOPPED twice (severe SVT attack)!

Hey guys, this past week I ended up in the ER because of severe SVT attack, the first one that got this bad. It was in the 250s for several hours. I got dosages of adenosine and my heart rate went down to the 120 and I got to go home that night!
Social Media:
Snapchat: smilesdominate
Instagram: sam.macler
Oximeter: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...

[@JB-rl8ki]

Hi I really admire your bravery and positive attitude despite your condition, I have SVT also and I always cry when I get an episode and I'm a grown man lol!

[@caimacler]

It’s definitely left me with some tears! I think I was too scared to cry though! SVT episodes have probably been the scariest thing I’ve ever gone through! Not easy at all!!

[@kayally]

Aww I’m the same I’ve only had a couple of episodes. Do you have skipped beats regularly?

[@caimacler]

I’m sorry you’ve had to experience it, even if it’s only been a few times! I didn’t used to have skipped beats, but ever since my ablation, I’ve had that feeling all the time. It always catches me off guard lol

[@kayally]

@@caimacler ahh so since your ablation is it almost like you can feel an SVT start but it stops itself and it feels like a skip? I’m so glad you’re not experiencing the SVT now but wow you handled it like a boss on this video 😆❤️

[@alokvkulkarni]

SVT is not life-threatening. It can be either AVRT or AVNRT. The latter is more common of the two. Definitive treatment is RF ablation (slow pathway modification). Medical management includes beta blockers / calcium channel blockers. Metoprolol 50mg or diltiazem 90mg is generally used. If episodes are frequent and refractory to medical management, RF ablation is suggested. During an episode, vagal and valasalva maneuvers are suggested. In the ER, adenosine 6mg IV bolus is given. If sinus rhythm is not achieved, the dose is repeated. If still sinus rhythm is not achieved, IV diltiazem infusion / IV amiodarone is considered. If unstable, DC cardioversion is done but that's rare for SVT. RF ablation puts an end to these episodes. Cure rate approaches 95% for AVNRT following RF ablation. Post-ablation, some people develop inappropriate sinus tachycardia which is again managed with beta blockers. Rarely, some people develop complete heart blocks for which pacing is done. Go to an experienced centre and it should be all fine!

[@chrisbailey7384]

You may have a rare heart condition called WPW (Wolff Parkinson White) syndrome where you have one or more extra connections called the Bundle of Kent located between the atria and the ventricles that is conductible where is should not be, so the electric signals end up going through that "bridge" instead of the AV node that has more resistance than the Bundle of Kent. During a fast heart beat episode, the electricle signals get caught in a loop.

[@caimacler]

Interesting!! I think I’ve heard of that before, but I’ll have to do some more research!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@jonathantorres7011]

I suffered from this condition for years and I had it quite under control, but over time it got worse and the same thing happened to me as you. One day they gave me many episodes of 250 and I ended up in the emergency room with several doses of adenosine, in the same week they offered me ablation with an electrophysiology and I took it. The recovery is good, but I have strange episodes in the morning when I get up, I have been recovering for five months and I have an appointment this week to do a study. We'll see.

[@caimacler]

Wow I hope everything went well!! Luckily I haven't had any issues since my ablations with SVT, but my resting heart rate has been 130 since, so they put me on propranolol and that seems to be helping! I wish you all the best!

[@chrisbailey7384]

@@caimacler After you get an ablation, you may get some unstable beats here and there, a faster heart rate and a feeling that you're about to go into an SVT. Those symptoms are normal as your heart gets inflamed after they soldered the spots in the heart that was causing the rhythm problem, so your heart gets a bit fussy as it is healing.

[@caimacler]

Unfortunately it’s been a year and a half and I’m still having the same symptoms, they think I have more issues than just the SVT and ablation that would be causing it. My resting heart rate unmedicated is 130 still, it hasn’t gone down at all and that’s not the healthiest to have all the time!

[@Captain_JPG]

Idk how you keep so calm and collected, I’ve been having pots symptoms lately and throw up at the thought of even going to the ER

[@caimacler]

It definitely wasn’t my first choice. I went to my GI appointment before they all yelled at me to go and threatened to call an ambulance if I didn’t. But luckily all the staff at the hospital that day were super nice!!! One of the nurses held me the whole time and stroked my hair too! I definitely haven’t always had good staff, but I’m so lucky that day I did! I probably would have been a bigger mess if I hadn’t lol! I know how awful POTs can be though! I hope your symptoms get a bit better soon!!! Sending good vibes your way!!!🤍🤍

[@TBONE82]

I hope you are well……🙏🏼

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

Holy crap! That's crazy! I thank my lucky stars I don't have any heart conditions of any kind. I do have an allergy to amoxicillin (which was diagnosed in 2020 prior to the COVID lockdown) when my doctor prescribed it for a sinus infection. Then again, I have also taken a BLS course (aka CPR/AED training) back in 2013. Best to be prepped for an emergency! That "posterior" electrode I noticed is an AED electrode in case you went into cardiac arrest and they have to resuscitate you (much like what I was trained to use in 2013). I recall how my sister had a heart murmur when she was 14, but she's long gotten over it. I often document the things I go through with my ASD (I am autistic).

[@slayerwytch2032]

I suffered from this for a long time now. After many trips to the hospital, it’s annoying that’s what it is! and I recently had the ablation and I don’t regret it… mine is gone they find two in me one electric and one plumbing… hope you’re ok

[@caimacler]

It sure is annoying, I hate that we all have to suffer from this! I'm so glad I had my ablation done! Luckily I haven't had any more SVT attacks since, but my resting heart rate was 130 for such a long while. They put me on propranolol and I've been doing pretty good ever since! I hope you're doing alright as well! Lots of love!!

[@KarasuCosplay]

@@caimacler 😬130 resting thats so much again 😳

[@seanh5272]

Having SVT myself. I hope your doing better since this posted?

[@alokvkulkarni]

Get radiofrequency ablation done ASAP.

[@jasminebratton3757]

Hi their I'm from the UK. I admire your bravery. I suffer with ectopic beats from anxiety,panic attacks that elevate my heart rate 140. Nothing like you tho ,you are so so strong. How are since being on propranolol Xx

[@caimacler]

So sorry I’m only seeing this now! Having such a high heart rate is so scary!! Propranolol ended up not being a good match for me, I’m on Florinef now for my POTs and it’s been helping so much more!!

[@johnnyflores1978]

Hope its under control are you on any meds will you get an ablation?

[@victormayer8519]

I had a severe episode of SVT in the morning at 2:30 a.m. snuck out of the house and drove myself to the ER. They gave me adenosine 3 times in a row. Didn't work, so they gave a beta blocker that did bring my heart rate to normal. Adenosine is such a weird experience that I can't even begin to describe it. Got an ablation in 2019 that fixed me, so it's all good now.

[@caimacler]

It really is such a strange experience! I’m so sorry they have it to you three times and it still didn’t work. I had an ablation too and haven’t had any issues since!! I’m glad we’re both doing better!

[@victormayer8519]

@caimacler540 I was wondering about that. The ablation is a game changer. I'm glad you got it done, it makes a huge difference in quality of life. I used to think I suffered from anxiety, but it was the SVT that was the root cause of the anxiety. Have had an anxiety attack since the ablation 3 years ago.

[@caimacler]

I’m glad to hear! I’m so thankful for my ablation!

[@PeteHob]

I hope you are well. From what I have been reading, there is a fairly recent development in treating the arrhythmia symptoms. Diltiazem has been shown to be just as effective without the horrific side effects. As for myself, I would never submit to.adenosine unless I received something like propofol first…. I had several episodes of super ventricular tachycardia back in the mid to late 70s. I have been wondering why they never tried to give me that back then so I just looked it up. It seems it really came somewhere around 1978, so I guess that was one of the very few lotteries that I won my life. That wasn’t in yet that often.

[@caimacler]

Interestingly enough, adenosine wasn't even FDA approved until 1989! So you definitely missed it by a while. I'll be very happy for others if they can come out of SVT episodes without adenosine, that was certainly a horrible experience. But it was effective for me. I guess I can't be too upset when I know it saved me!

[@breeannwalker8309]

This happened to me before and I threw up and everything 😓

[@PancakeHearts]

I felt the same thing, everything fading. i enjoy it actually 😁

[@caimacler]

do you need help

[@sophiemarie5199]

i have always found my SVT attacks quite amusing, as macabre as that sounds. am due for an ablation the week after next.

[@caimacler]

I can totally understand where you’re coming from, I’m glad I only had the one SVT attack, but I think I would have found another one amusing for sure! I hope your ablation goes smoothly!!

[@victormayer8519]

Try electrophysist Dr. Gregory Feld UCSD La Jolla in San Diego

[@glamapandacapital]

Got an ablation. Best decision - made a video on my channel for it. Hope you are well.

[@NISworld245]

are you well now? I am also suffer this kind of heart disease but I can't get rid of it. How you cured.plz share me

[@caimacler]

I had a cardiac ablation that worked for my SVT, I have a video on it if you're curious!

[@Wozniaczi]

My heart was stopped 5times and I was under cpr for 30min two weaks agoi..now im back home

[@caimacler]

I’m so sorry you had to go through it, it really is a scary experience. I hope you’re healing both physically and mentally! I’m sending all the get well wishes your way!

[@Wozniaczi]

@@caimacler i have a weak heart and rhisnis not.for.time ://

[@Wozniaczi]

No for.one time :/ did.ylu have a cardiiac arrest?

[@LykMike]

Your heart didn't stop but rather the heart sensor had a hard time keeping up with it... but either way I know that had to have been scary heck!

[@Schaschlik345]

She meant after the administration of Adenosine which blocks AV conduction within the heart for a moment.

[@caimacler]

My oximeter definitely had trouble keeping up with my heart rate, but the adenosine was what stopped my heart for 10 seconds twice. Not clickbait this time I guess lol

[@leeanndiamond8218]

@@caimacler - Correct, the heart briefly goes into Asystole and then the SA node takes back over and the heart rate will return to normal. They would have given you 6 mg (not ml) and then 12 mg of Adenosine :)

[@TBONE82]

Get that ablation!!

[@Becareful137]

I’ve had the ablation (twice)! First time it didn’t work, and for some reason, screwed up my left foot. Second time it worked!

[@michaellaviola3125]

vagal maneuver

[@RNGARAGE]

Posterior heart

[@lauraradomski7204]

may I ask how old you are?

[@caimacler]

Yes, sorry for the late reply but I'm 20! I think I was still 19 when this happened though! I'm definitely always the youngest one in the cardiac wards haha

[@ewstormlb]

I could tell you what all the wires are, or just tell you that they kept the butterfly from fryying away 😂

[@caimacler]

Funny! My mom always called me her butterfly child, so I guess that makes sense lol, my butterfly clips make so much sense now!

[@ewstormlb]

@@caimacler I tell you, comedy is your gig 🎭

[@adamxcix1620]

See if you can get on some kind of calcium channel blocker

[@caimacler]

I’m on beta blockers now!

[@aaroncampbell2314]

How irresponsible. How would you live with yourself if you passed out and killed someone while driving?

[@caimacler]

I didn’t understand the gravity of the situation. No one told me what was wrong until I got to the ER. My cardiac symptoms were dismissed for years by medical professionals, so I didn’t think there was a problem. If I ever have another episode, I will be calling an ambulance immediately, but I didn’t know.

[@jamesb2328]

Find a good electrophysiologist and get an ablation. You will feel so much better. I had SVT for years controlled on a beta blocker and then one day blacked out while driving and wrecked. Had an EP study and ablation and not only did I have SVT, but also atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation that nobody knew about. They fixed all 3 problems and I felt so much better.

[@caimacler]

That sounds so terrifying! I’m so glad the ablation worked for you! Luckily I did have one and it cured my SVT, I now deal with some heart block issues, but other than that I’ve felt so much better as well! Cardiac ablation truly are amazing procedures! I’m sorry you had to go through everything you did, but it sounds like it worked out for you in the end!

[@RMSx3-hx3po]

Why would someone keep a mask on alone when their HR is in SVT?!?

[@caimacler]

We had taken my mask off while treating the SVT and put it back on after my HR was below 150 again. I’m still immunocompromised so covid will still kill me.

[@keemp1273]

Sounds ablationable (I know; I made up that word)

[@lynndeatherage3792]

I have heart failure due to high BP and COVID VIRUSES 3 times.

[@caimacler]

I can only imagine how hard that is, I'm so sorry!