My SVT catheter ablation experience

To help those who have Supraventrictular Tachycardia (SVT) and are considering a catheter ablation or know someone who is, I wanted to make a video documenting my experience. A couple of quick numbers regarding SVT and catheter ablations:
• SVT affects roughly 2.3 out of 1000 people
• A catheter ablation has a 90% chance of getting rid of SVT, sometimes a 2nd procedure is required to completely eliminate the SVT
Prior to my operation, I found it very therapeutic to speak or watch video testimonials of those who have had catheter ablations. These insights helped build the confidence I needed prior to my procedure and enabled me to not have any nervous anxiety during the operation. At the point I decided I wanted to operation, I was so fed up with my SVT that I was actually ready and looking forward to the surgery. As we prepare to move onwards to 2017, I'm looking forward to working out and living life without the fear of SVT. I hope this helps you or someone you know who is considering receiving a catheter ablation.

[@Louismetal1]

I'm at the hospital right now, having the procedure tomorrow, I hope this will improve my life, I had given up any physical activities cause I was just scared this would trigger my heart, I also always stayed not too far from home. I'm a bit nervous about the procedure but happy this can change my life. Update; My life changed for the best ! I am now not living in fear of having a sudden AF.

[@flight101]

Omg i was like that .. scared to do anything that would trigger them... I couldn't even walk my poor dog 20 feet. I have a to be able to see the house.. i pray they do this for me

[@flight101]

They’ve left me a mentally broken mess.. i am not living. I never leave my bed. I havent had a bath for mo ths, maybe over a year, these cardiologist’s don’t realise how theyve broken me. Im done😢. My life is over

[@rollifyrollify4474]

Same here I’ve been a couch potato I’m so scared of doing anything last really bad episode lasted 20 minutes it was scary thought I was gonna pass away and I was just kneeling cutting some insulation to put in an attic then a sudden flutter followed by racing heart

[@sestes312]

Thanks Jeffrey, I'm 59 and had my ablation last Friday the 17th. Right and left groin. It went great and I'm so relieved! No more ER trips. My SVT's would stay at over 200 beats per minute and I was on medication I would have to get the shot that stops your heart to get it down. Sometimes the ice cold water would help, but not when it crested 200. I was so happy to get the surgery and today just 5 days after my surgery I'm writing this from my desk at work! Amazing.

[@erick7brian]

How have u been ever since

[@jancynn_collects9332]

Im scared i have my procedure next month is it safe?

[@joeperkowski]

How did it work out?@@jancynn_collects9332

[@rollifyrollify4474]

@@jancynn_collects9332 how’d it go for you?

[@rollifyrollify4474]

@@jancynn_collects9332 I am waiting to be scheduled for mine I’ve seen nothing but good about it

[@stefanienewt5230]

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1994. Just one year later, after gym class I found myself struggling to breathe. I was so scared and thought I was going to die! I was rushed to the hospital and my heart rate was at 245 beats per minute. I literally was given a shot to stop and restart my heart. Six months after being diagnosed with SVT I had cardiac ablation surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. They saved my life! I'm now 39 years old, happily married and have two amazing teenage daughters❤️

[@angelitapan06]

Wow I just had mine at deborah as well. Currently recovering. Seems like the irritation is causing some symptoms but it's only been like 2 weeks since my ablation. Nurses told me to monitor the symptoms and that it could take 3 months to fully heal and see results. I look forward to that!

[@harrygiles02]

A fellow type 1 diabetes and SVT sufferer. Having my ablation in 2 days hoping that’s one problem I’ll have gone! Hope all is well.

[@ericdasilva2212]

I had my ablation on Dec 4, 2020. Please listen to Jeffrey he is 100% accurate. It went super well. These doctors are amazing and so passionate. I was so scared. What a relief. Don’t be afraid. Be free of SVT. God bless you all.

[@tinaoday8348]

I’m in the research stage and am meeting with a specialist on Monday. Little nervous.

[@ericdasilva2212]

@@tinaoday8348 it’s normal that you are nervous. Be brave you got this

[@Miselain]

I have mine next Tuesday and I'm pretty terrified, but I really want my life back. Did they give you anything to calm you down prior to surgery? My anxiety is through the roof.

[@ericdasilva2212]

@@Miselain yes they gave me something to relax. You will be awake though and it will go so fast. It’s been two month for me next week. And no more SVT. Believe me I was as scared as you. It will be fine I promise. These professionals do this all the time. You got this.

[@Miselain]

@@ericdasilva2212 Thanks so much for the positive response! Eases most of my anxiety. Do you have any PACS or PVCS? I have those daily and Im hoping it doesn't worsen afterwards but at least lessen or rid them all together.

[@victormayer8519]

I had a catheter ablation done in 2019, and Jeffrey is on point when he says the procedure was a "cakewalk". Quite honestly, it was a very relaxing and easy procedure, three hours long. The ablation was successful, and I'm now SVT free. Don't be afraid it's super easy and kinda fun...well, the meds make it fun.

[@queensbridge1277]

I had my heart ablation Jan. 2016 & so far so good. Not on any meds & back to normal living at the age of 40! My procedure took 8 hrs. & they went in through both sides of my groin. I suggest you consult with your Dr. looking into this, the best choice I made. God is so Good🙏🏾

[@NetteLuvsPrettyP]

8 hours? Wow, that's a long time. Were you awake the entire time?

[@queensbridge1277]

Antoinette Martin yes, but I was so out of it heavily sedated.

[@jeaniemcfarland8173]

Hey! Please let me know how you are doing now!?

[@Nazgul-mu8dc]

@@queensbridge1277 is it normal.to feel lumps around the insertion site?. Not like a big bump sticking out but more like inside?..

[@ncangie]

8 hours? Did they have complications?

[@jolenesublett2574]

I am 64 years old. I have put up with SVT way long. I am having my ablation on Sept. 20th. Facing the holidays without this worry will be amazing!!! God is good. He has given us great doctors, and great scientists.

[@davidconstant4716]

How did it go?

[@GoodandDelicious]

I’ve been diagnosed by the ER as SVT by the doctors in the ER, but not yet by a Cardiologist who I just saw for the first time this past Monday. If I do have it, I want the surgery and I want it today! No more of this. It’s horrible and scary even though you know in the back of your mind that it isn’t fatal. Anyway, so glad you’re ok.

[@gardeniavalley2581]

I wish you all health & happiness I'll go through the same soon so I understand...bloody fears, fears surround me! Your footage helped a lot! I thank you for that!

[@tonyafoster3724]

Hello everyone I had my ablation on July 8th. Everything went great. I’m still recovering. I thank my Heavenly Father for my amazing doctor and his staff. I pray my SVT don’t come back. When my nurse woke me up while in recovery and said look at the monitor and I seen my heart rate was normal and no SVT’s it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I have my life back. Even my anxiety and stress of when my next SVT would occur is gone. Also, my doctor took me off my medication. Jeffery video really helped me to decide to have my ablation done. God bless everyone.

[@julesflower1]

Thank you, Jeffrey!! This is so helpful to me, as I am scheduled to have my procedure after Christmas this year and I have been somewhat nervous about it the closer it gets! I’ve suffered from this for way over 35 years off and on and I B wish they offered this solution when I was your age! Medication hasn’t completely helped and I don’t want to go through this anymore. I feel much more relief after hearing your story and how well it went for you. I again thank you and hope you are doing even better now, which I’m Sure you are, since you take great care of your health!

[@donnathorne4430]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video...it has gone a long way to ease the anxieties around having this procedure for me. Happy to hear all went well for you. Grateful thanks God bless.

[@pamsmith5603]

Thank you for posting your experience. You have helped me make my decision.

[@sakuraneko9972]

This makes me feel a lot better I have my surgery in two days

[@rxydxn.24]

i have mine in a week

[@grandnagus1]

I was just diagnosed. Please Let me know how the surgery went.

[@ericdasilva2212]

@@rxydxn.24 I have mine in a month. I hope it went well for you

[@grizzthegreen4500]

How did it go

[@jessicatheclarinetplayer5766]

I’m going to have mine on the 26th.

[@spvonderheide]

Thank you so much for your staight forward explanation of the procedure! I am 2 days out from my ablation and feel much more comfortable after listening to your experience.

[@lisademeter5024]

Thank you so much for posting this. I feel much more at ease about having this done. I hope you are still having no issues.

[@jeanettev.3603]

My ablation is scheduled for the 8th. I’m nervous but excited to stop these scary moments that nobody understands unless they have it! My breaking point was 3 weeks ago when I got so dizzy during my svt event that I fell to the floor and vomited. My sister rushing home and called 911. Thank you for this info it really helped!! I too have been researching tachycardia’s and the procedure itself. It helps my mom is a nurse of 40 years and her knowledge. Here’s to being svt free for life!

[@bones0114]

I'm in tomorrow! fingers crossed for a speedy op. thanks for the info buddy!

[@haroldgilbert6707]

This was comforting my 19 year old having procedures thank you !!!!🙏😊😊😊concerned surprised this showed up better now than 50 years ago !!!!!

[@aghobadi653]

Thank you so much for posting your video. It was great to listen to you. My last episode of SVT was a week ago & it knocked the wind out of me. I’ve been scared of going back to my gym since, as it always happens during my workout. I am considering doing the procedure. Cannot think of not going to gym & lifetime meds are not an option for me either! Thanks again... you gave me comfort of mind & assurance! All the best to you!

[@snafu22]

Thanks bro, I needed this, after 24 years of dealing with svt and getting stuck on a treadmill of antidepressants because it was diagnosed as panic attacks, depression and anxiety it finally was found three days ago that it is svt. Now I can get it sorted and finally try and get off these nasty antidepressants.

[@jeremiahjames6098]

First off, thanks for sharing your story. I have SVT and afib. They did ablasions and inserted a difiberllater. I love to workout also. But it seems that the strenuous activity causes me to get svt and shocked repeatedly. It's very painful. I'm actually in ICU right now writing this comment. My heart stopped and I got shocked about 30 times. Then 20 times from paramedics. They performed cpr for 35 minutes and saved my life. It seems I'm in a constant state of paranoia. I want to keep working out when I get discharged from hospital. I guess I just wanna say I admire your confidence and hope your ablasions continue to save u from svt

[@mstrawder66]

Hello, I'm in the hospital writing this as well. I had to have adenosine pushed twice and now they have me on a beta blocker called stall. What was your experience being shocked or in cardiac arrest? do you remember anything? you are brave i admire you and i know will you get well

[@BlessedOverandOver]

@@mstrawder66 I had the Adenosine in the back of an ambulance. Never want to experience that again. Had my ablation yesterday. I’m a bit sore, but so happy I did it. The mental stress of wondering “ when will my heart go into SVT” is too much.

[@erick7brian]

@@BlessedOverandOver head your ablation stopped your svt?

[@ashtontipps7154]

Thanks for this video my man. It’s very insightful. I think it’s time for an ablation. I have Atrial Tachycardia which is a type of SVT. Watching this video has definitely influenced my decision to have the procedure done.

[@williamgibson2065]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm 12 days away from mine. I'm scared and searching things that would probably scare me more, but I found this instead first. Seriously, thank you.

[@NT-or9wh]

Saw this video two days before my procedure. Helped prepare me mentally. Thanks for posting.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

Nate Tang how u feeling now brother?

[@1yougotrickrolled603]

Has your condition returned and how long was recovery?

[@techdaddy776]

@@JeffreyBoyce How did it go how you finding it would you still recommend ablation

[@victoriachanel2617]

Im 23 and had SVT since I was 13. The doctors finally caught a long episode at the ER and I’m gonna have this procedure done in about 3 months. I’m still nervous about it but watching the video helped. Thanks ❤️

[@eagleeye2574]

Good luck with your surgery

[@jonathantorres7011]

They started me at 14 years old, now I'm 33. They discovered me svt in the emergency room, they administered adenosine but it didn't do anything, you'll know the rest lol. I didn't know that electricity hurt. I am very happy that the episode has passed me since now I am going to have surgery at the end of April. My fear would be that they would operate on me a second time.

[@erick7brian]

Sup Victoria how have u been since?

[@victoriachanel2617]

Hi, so an update. I had my procedure done on June 3rd, 2021 and it’s now December 2021….immediately after my procedure I had an SVT attack because they found two separate sources that was contributing to my SVT.. they only ablated one and they pumped a lot of adrenaline to try and ablate the second one but it was too difficult for them to really pinpoint and get it..so needless to say, I was freaking out because I thought that the procedure was going to be instant and I was never going to have an attack again and also I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia and had a panic attack and cried for about an hour for idk what reason.…the first couple of days after that were a little rough. I tried to take a shower on the second day and almost passed out from standing…or maybe it was from looking at my incision on my leg lol. It took about a week before I was able to move around efficiently. And by the second week, i was mostly fine. I still couldn’t do most physical activity and had a couple of very very short episodes(like less than 5 seconds) and also I would get winded very easily… It is now December and I am living life normally. I have had a couple of flutters here and there but they’ve been very short(like one or two beats) and I’m starting to do more physical activity….I get lightheaded when I try and lift heavy things or strain myself and I don’t know why….overall though I would definitely do this procedure again and probably will for the second source of my SVT if it develops more. Also my life is 90% better afterwards. I don’t have to constantly worry about having a drink, or not getting enough sleep or any of my other triggers and worry about having an attack anymore.

[@kevintwaite8752]

Great Help and thanks for explaining this from a patient's point of view. Gives me more peace of mind as I am sure it has helped many other people watching your video here. Thanks a million,

[@rebeccabarhorst363]

Thank you for sharing your story. I have my ablation scheduled for Friday. I reached my breaking point after my second ER visit in a year with the SVT lasting over 2 hours. I'm still nervous, but I do feel better after watching your video. Thanks again.

[@sarahrainey2043]

Thank you for making this video! I’m scheduled for an ablation in 3 mos, and pretty nervous about it. But, I reached my breaking point a few weeks ago, when my SVT episode was so severe that it knocked me unconscious while I was at the playground with son. Glad to hear that all went well for you!

[@erick7brian]

How have you been since?

[@kevinpete2343]

Great video. Had an ablation done at Cleveland Clinic end of Dec 2018. Very positive experience pre and post. For those of you contemplating the procedure, it truly is a game changer for those with avnrt/svt.

[@rachellydy3367]

Kevin, do you get any episodes of SVT post ablation? I am scheduled for ablation in March with Dr. Saliba at Cleveland Clinic.

[@kevinpete2343]

Hi Rachel, I do not. I still get some one or two skip beats now and then but 0 tachycardia events since procedure. Hope it goes well for you.

[@RowanBriar]

Heyo. I had a half hour long episode back in January, and today went into the doctor where they wanted to schedule me for an ablation 10 days from now. In-between January and now, I've done a lot of research, like you did, so when they offered to schedule it I was totally ready to say yes. It's sooner than I expected, but I'm ready to have it done and over with, and not have to worry about it anymore. Thanks for posting about your experience, it's helping me know what to expect!

[@CynfulLashes]

Thank you for sharing your experience and acknowledging the fear involved. I loved your advice about doing your own research and getting insight from other people that have had this done! I hope you are still in amazing health. My breaking point is I can’t even dance with my 2 yo daughter. Thanks again for sharing your story!!!!

[@ellajadebeauty]

I'm 18, I got diagnosed last year and I'm going for my ablation in 2 weeks! I'm super nervous but I've been watching loads of videos to help ease the anxiety! This was really helpful so thank you!

[@JeffreyBoyce]

np. its a positive life changing experience! and its great you're doing it while you're younger as its faster recovery.

[@anamikamishra5840]

Any episode after that

[@sincere248]

Having my SVT ablation on the 27th of September! Funny enough I am a cardiac nurse. I'm taken care of post SVT ablation patients tons of times and I'm still nervous lol. Thanks for the video.

[@jessicapavey6122]

I am having mine tomorrow the 27th of September as well. Hope all goes well and for a speedy recovery:)

[@joelklein3720]

Thank you Jeff. This has been very helpful. I have been suffering with SVT for about a year and it seems to be getting worse. I am 72 years old. I had my first consultation yesterday with the doctor within the cardiology group who performs this procedure, and I decided to proceed with it. I have been on meds for a year and it doesn't help much. So I am going with the ablation. Your experience made me feel better about that decision. Thanks for sharing!

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

Thank you for explaining your ablation experience Jeffrey Im going in for an ablation in a week and its been on my mind non stop for the last few days Your story has eased my concerns

[@kaitlynk9682]

Thanks for this, I’m 15 and had SVT since I was 7 I’m getting the surgery in the next couple weeks and this video really helped!

[@potatomancer9473]

how'd it go man?

[@kaitlynk9682]

@@potatomancer9473 it failed the first time and I needed to get it again and I got it again 5 weeks ago and the doctors still don’t know if it worked

[@potatomancer9473]

@@kaitlynk9682 did it get any worse after it failed the 1st time?

[@kaitlynk9682]

@@potatomancer9473 it didn’t but I had to go back on medication and have to do a lot of tests after

[@potatomancer9473]

@@kaitlynk9682 sounds fun, im going to do my ablation next week after having it for 2 years

[@triciacalloway2402]

Awesome video! I thought you did an excellent job of thorougly explaining this condition and also of what to expect in the ablation procedure for SVT. I have lived with SVT for the last three years and finally had the ablation yesterday. I had tried the vagal maneuvers to no avail and then was prescribed a medication (Propanolol) to take when I had an episode. The medication would take quite a while to to take effect and would leave you tired with cold hands and feet and drop blood pressure below normal. I finally went to a cardiac electrophysiologist and after wearing the holter monitor for three weeks and getting a good reading on three episodes, they diagnosed me with SVT. I would have episodes lasting anywhere between three to four hours and a couple times it was an all day thing. I had an echocardiogram last Friday and had the ablation procedure yesterday morning. So far so good. I would recommend anyone with this problem to search for a good doctor and have this procedure done. I think it's a life changer for me....for the good :)

[@rachellydy3367]

I’m glad the procedure worked for you! Wow. I cannot imagine having it for hours! Mine usually lasts 5 minutes. My rate gets really high though (285 beats per minute) and I get dizzy and short of breath quickly. I don’t know if I would stay conscious if it lasted hours. Good for you getting the procedure!

[@tennisdude52278]

Thanks for making this video. I’m going to be getting an ablation this summer and it’s good to know what to expect. Much like you, I’m just fed up with dealing with this condition. I’ve had several SVTs that last 40 mins or longer. Looking forward to finally getting rid of this.

[@elleg2278]

Awesome video! I'm having my surgery for SVT on April 19th. You answered my questions and concerns that were making me feel nervous and anxious. Thanks for sharing!

[@bak0515]

after dealing with SVT on and off for 20 years I had my ablation done yesterday. I still like i' m waiting for something to happen but know that feeling will.go away. Thanks for posting your video. It's reassuring to know there are so many successes.

[@rachellydy3367]

How are you doing now? Did you have any recurrence?

[@vagarwal9084]

Thank you so much for doing this video. It was extremely helpful. Ive just recently been diagnosed with SVT and am thinking about getting catheter ablation. Am rather torn because until now the only people I spoke to are those who “just live with it.” After seeing your video I am encouraged to go ahead with the procedure. Many blessings to you. ❤️

[@shoaibshaikh3466]

hi have you gone through the procedure if yes how are you now from Mumbai India

[@vagarwal9084]

I spoke with 3 doctors and 2 out of the 3 did not recommend the procedure in my case. Various factors are considered...frequency, intensity...I decided not to go through with the procedure for now. I concur with the evaluation of the 2 doctors. So, for now, no procedure.

[@lukebrisbane5380]

Thanks for making this video. I'm booked for my Ablation in a couple weeks. It's very helpful to hear about your experience.

[@citygirlnow]

Thank you so much for sharing your SVT experience. Was just diagnosed three days ago. Looking forward to getting this out of my life!

[@enforcerofthelaw]

My breaking point was Jan 8th. It lasted waaaaay too long. I scheduled my appointment immediately after being released from the hospital. I had my ablation February 4th. Everything went well. I'm currently home recovering. I pray SVT never returns. Although it's not fatal l just could not take it anymore. Good luck to everyone.

[@rdokty]

No shame in hitting your breaking point! Not as if by having it fixed your gonna be revealing the US Nuclear Codes. No medals for repeatedly putting yourself through hours of 240bpm and feeling like your heart is about to jump out of your chest until they stick a needle in your arm and kill you for a nanosecond ‘til your heart can reboot itself. Especially when there’s no need to. The things they can do now are beyond miraculous. The shame would be not to take advantage of them. I mean it’s not particularly fatal to slam your knee into the corner of a cast iron coffee table either but that doesn’t mean you’re a pussy if you move the damn thing 6 inches to the left. Hope you’re good and recovering well! (I had my ablation three days ago and I’m already going out of my mind cause I can’t go run six miles. We’re all nuts :)

[@ericdasilva2212]

I hope you are doing well

[@ShawnMurray]

Mine return after 11 years from the first one

[@erick7brian]

@@ShawnMurray did u get an ablation again?

[@ShawnMurray]

@@erick7brian I was suppose to get one in November, but the day before they called and canceled because of staffing issues. I have it scheduled for March 2nd now.

[@NetteLuvsPrettyP]

Thanks for posting about your experience! I'm so nervous! I have my ablation scheduled for July 17, 2017. I already have anxiety and I think the svt caused it because I'm always waiting for another episode to happen. This has taken over my life and I'm ready to get it back. I'm still scared as heck to do this but the positive stories from yourself and others is definitely reassuring. 😊

[@JeffreyBoyce]

all the best in your upcoming procedure!

[@seanholmes4890]

Antoinette Martin how are you doing?

[@nicolesapstein1653]

I too do the same thing to myself, my anxiety coinscides with my SVT and it is a painful pairing. Getting my SVT ablation surgery on the 4th, and I cant wait! your not the only one !!!

[@erick7brian]

@@nicolesapstein1653 hope it was a success!

[@rileyprewett7445]

Thanks for all the help, I actually had my ablation and EP study yesterday and it was successful!

[@annserahmugi1024]

Annserah wanjiku Had my abrassion done on 2st of september2020 it was successful. No pain. No compications. No more taking medication no more arrythmias. Am living ahappy life. God bless my doctors who did the procedure.

[@deadboys007]

Thanks a bunch this is by far the best video from a patients perspective

[@SporaticPulse]

Jeffrey, great vid. I myself just finished my catheter ablation procedure today. Back home and resting. Watched this a few days ago to give myself a little pep. To all of those out there going through this, just keep going. It'll all be taken care of if you take care of yourself first. The procedure was great and everything went well.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

great to hear and glad you're on the way to recovery and being SVT free!

[@JWard2]

How are you today?

[@johannesjansevanrensburg1167]

@@JeffreyBoyce had this done Wednesday. How are you doing

[@KaliCoriaCMWSOT]

I needed to hear this...about to get the procedure done on Tuesday and am at the last minute making sure I do as much research as possible / cover all my basis

[@SporaticPulse]

@@KaliCoriaCMWSOT it'll all be smooth and you'll be well taken care of. I went in nice and comfortable and they explained everything to me thoroughly. Passed right out after they administered the anesthesia, felt like I was asleep for 5 seconds then woke up in recovery and it was all done.

[@hadiakhavan6453]

Thank you for your excellent video. I suffered from SVT and was on the list for ablation but was not sure what to do. I was due to have ablation in London to day, but was relactant to go ahead with this. After watching your video last night I got the confidence and went ahead with surgery today. It was uncomfortable and little painful but everything went very well and I was discharged after 4 hours and I am sitting at home and having dinner with my family and have no problem. Thank you for giving me so much confidence.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

Great to hear Hadi, cheers to conquering to your fears

[@hadiakhavan6453]

Thank you Jeffrey

[@MsAliciasaurus]

Hi Jeffrey, thank you for sharing your experience! I am contemplating this procedure and stumbled across your video on google. I am so glad you made this video.

[@carara979]

Had SVT since 1998 . Just scared with the procedure but also considering just preparing for it near future. Happy for u man👍

[@Blessd.to.live.the.ranchlife]

I've struggled with an undiagnosed heart condition since I was a teen and this week ended up in the ER for an SVT that lasted over an hour. I have an ablation coming up and this video was very helpful! Thank you for posting.

[@petroolenych9621]

how it went?

[@BD-jy1pn]

Thanks for sharing your story. I was misdiagnosed with panic attacks (from my teens to early twenties) until an amazing cardiologist decided to run various tests, only to find out that sure enough, I had SVT. It's hard to explain when you're young that you have a heart condition. Again, thanks for sharing, and best of luck to you. 😊

[@saffloweroyl3663]

Same thing here. All those so called panic attacks and fainting spells weren't in my head but in my heart.

[@lteye1]

Thank you Jeffery for sharing, I am having surgery on 12/22/21. Your video helped me to understand the process from a personal perspective. Your temperament and explanation is very assuring.

[@marcussmith6470]

Thank you for making this video, this has helped me understand the procedure, and ease my mind.

[@richardcaminiti77]

Hey man, im going this friday for my EP study / catheter ablation. Im super nervous about the whole thing but hearing your story about how you went thru it eased my mind a little bit and would just like to thank you for making this video.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

All the best brother! You got this!

[@richarddagreat6]

How did it go?

[@DraconaiMac]

Thanks brother. Really glad it turned out well for ya.

[@canadianstar85]

Thanks for this video! I'm considering getting catheter ablation very soon and your video was reassuring and informative.

[@flagstonefarm7480]

Thanks for the video. I'm having the procedure tomorrow and I do feel a bit more comfort after watching the voice of experience.

[@diorme7510]

I had SVT/Catheter Ablation yesterday. All went well. I am 58 years old and I lived with SVT since I was 10 years old. It was a terrifying thing in my life that I never knew when it would come or how long it would stay. Thank you so much for this video Jeffrey..it gave me the courage to go through with the surgery. Hope all is going well for you and wish you peace & happiness.

[@m.s.b.9603]

Can you give an update?

[@erick7brian]

Any svt since then?

[@diorme7510]

@@erick7brian I had one short epispde in the last two years, It was mild and lasted about 10 minutes.

[@rachellydy3367]

Diorme, That is great you have begun mostly free of it! I can’t imagine dealing for 48 years with it. I have had it for 25 years but it used to be a few times per year. Now it is usually at least weekly, sometimes 2 or 3 times per week. I usually get myself out of it within 5 minutes. My rate is close to 300 beats per minute though so I get short of breath very quickly and dizzy. I am scheduled in 8 weeks for an ablation. Just tired of having it occur when driving or waking at 4 am with SVT!

[@fleetwoodfinder]

4 years SVT free!....hi i had ablation for svt avnrt in 2013. my experiences since then a few rapid beats that feel like svt starting but never sustain and lasts only for 5-10 seconds fizzles out...and PVCs come and go, few days i'll have 20 pvcs there days maybe 100 and some times none for months. Have had no full on svt attacks after my ablation. heres to more happier days!

[@JeffreyBoyce]

Great to hear Noah! Its crazy how much your life changes after it. No more limits!

[@raegaeta4450]

Noah Wilde

[@JWard2]

How are you now?

[@JOHNNYwxw]

my life changed to worst.i have had 5-6 different arrhytmias since the ablation.Before it i only had some premature beats (very rarely) and 3-4 svt attacks in 23 years.

[@KatarinaS.]

@@JOHNNYwxw when did you have it done? How are you doing now?

[@D13Le]

Great video. My dad is going in for his second ablation tomorrow. I was younger during his first, and not as notified about the fact that he was having a procedure done on his heart. My father is my best friend, and regardless of the relationship, it’s pretty nerve wracking to think about. You were so informative about what he will be experiencing tomorrow, and you have truly put me more at ease about the entire procedure. I appreciate you taking the time to film this video, and how much it has helped me, as a loved one, feel going into this process! Good work, and I hope the jui jitsu is going well!

[@JeffreyBoyce]

Really glad it has helped u and best wishes on your Father's procedures

[@petepamf]

I'm awaiting my ablation surgery coming up soon. I've had svt since i was 12 and I'm 54. Really wanna thank you for your straight forward way of explaining your experience. I feel much more confident now. Cheers. P

[@paranormaldolls]

i am home and had my catheter ablation operation my experience i went in to the operation and meet the doctors they gave me med i faded out and went into a coma for 6 hours time for me went instant i remember nothing i felt sick but it was worth it i am so glad it is over

[@conspartaco]

My ablation is on April 20th. I'm nervous but excited to not have to deal with SVT anymore. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@JWard2]

How did it go?

[@lissaannan3250]

Thanks so much for making this vid, it has helped me feel much better about the procedure. 💜

[@barbaramah4422]

Thanks for posting this. I am strongly considering an ablation for my afib which is really bothersome. I really like to hear your story about this, gives me hope!

[@i0like0trains0kid]

I was officially diagnosed with SVT last year. A year after my first really bad episode, (i would have moments that lasted a few minutes tops) and after an even worse episode a few months later, while on a study abroad in Russia. I don't have episodes often but I live in constant fear of it happening, I become so sick I can't even get off the couch. I kind of want the ablation just so I can have peace of mind.

[@MrJannelah]

Great story! I had my catheder ablation yesterday, everything went well.

[@johannesjansevanrensburg1167]

Janna how are you d9ing

[@johannesjansevanrensburg1167]

Janne how are you doing

[@brianmo946]

Janne Lähteenmäki hows it going?

[@amit.sharma220]

@@brianmo946 again svt returns after ablation

[@commonsensecritic5468]

I had this done 4x and this last time was super easy. The first 3 times was in the late 90’s. They do not want you to shave with a razor at the site. This increases the chance of razor burn and subdermal infections. The doctors don’t even shave at the site. If you’re going to have this done, do not be afraid. all it is is a big IV in your leg. And the technology they have today is absolutely mind blowing. Any of the complications that they warn you about are all from the 90s.

[@snjmriguy1]

Thanks so much for your video. I have had SVT for many years due to aneiexty. I can hardly exercise at all now without getting it. Ready to get the procedure done. Seeing the doc in a couple of weeks.

[@cassellkathy30]

I had this done 8 days ago.... I am 35 and have dealt with this since the age of 11 and was misdiagnosed 3 times with a mitral valve prolapse.... over time it progressively got worse....i winded up in the ER which I have been there a few times before and they would run an ekg and it would be fine for the moment and they would send me home saying it looked fine...i hit my breaking point when I passed out and slammed my head on a table knocking myself unconconcious...ive passed out several times over my lifetime always starting with a rapid heart rate...so I went to the ER again and crossed paths with an excellent cardiologist who decided to do the EP study and did the ablation...turned out to be severe....i am glad that I did... the rapid heart beat got to be a regular occurrence, coming on like 3 times a week. it was literally taking over my life. haven't had a rapid heart beat since then other than once but I was exercising during that time. 25 years or so of this torture was worth a try to fix it. hopefully my heart took the ablation and I will have no more problems.....no more meds

[@sanitajoshi7654]

should i give a try as i have irregular heartbeat

[@edz581]

Kathy Cassell I’m 17 i have my ablation Monday, I’ve had to stop my medication 5 days before so now I have lots of episodes a day and my resting heart rate is 100 just want to get it over and done with it never used to be as bad as it is now

[@jacoblara7980]

@@edz581 prayers for you Edz Hope all goes well and will help you in the long run.

[@edz581]

Had my ablation done, all went well. Didn't take long at all, currently recovering. They were able to successfully eliminate the svt, only problem now is i have rebound effects from medication, so my heart rate is high and all over the place, but the DR said it will get better over time, could take months. But they did a brilliant job.

[@edz581]

It was because i had taken atenolol for 2/3 years and my heart had got used to relying on the atenolol to beat, and now it has to get used to it's normal rhythm again.

[@hannahwood9599]

i had svt and im only ten years old i got rid of it months ago and had been living with it since i was 5 years old it sucked and i had 3 holes in my inner thigh from the catheters and i still have a scar on my inner thigh. its good 2 know that others with svt are getting there procedures done like i did and getting to live a happy normal life

[@annafellingham8383]

im getting ablation done in a couple of weeks. i was diagnosed with SVT when i was 8. it was not a huge deal and i never had bad symptoms. i am 16 now. as i have gotten older i have had dangerous symptoms while dealing with episodes lasting over 3 hours. i have SVT and VT. LQTS and SVT run on my dad’s side of the family. this video was very helpful. thanks!

[@marinamorrissey]

Huge help thank you, I'm going through it in 2 weeks. I'm in Spain so the language barrier has been tricky but my cardiologist has been wonderful. Wish me luck!

[@rainapozen5342]

I remember having SVT as a kid but never understood what it was and just dismissed it. The episodes for years made me dizzy and I had to sit down immediately and wait for the heart beat to return to normal. Usually, it would within 5 minutes so it never was too big of an inconvenience. However, as I have gotten older, the episodes last longer and are scarier. I was at the ER once after the SVT lasted 3 hours. The doctors were startled at the heart rate which they were able to control with an injection. I am fearful that although I am told this is not a life threatening condition that I could have an episode and fall or have an accident while driving, etc. Therefore, after all these years, I have decided to get an ablation. I am hoping for good results. Thanks for all your posts and making me realize I am not alone. So many people have no idea what this condition is.

[@deepesh0047]

Raina Pozen how many years u have svt not ablated

[@faithfink2885]

I’m 20 and have had SVT symptoms for years before having a bad episode (almost passed out) and got it checked out. I’m going in for ablation therapy in three months time. Can’t wait for it to be over!

[@rachellydy3367]

Faith, how did your ablation go? Was it successful?

[@amit.sharma220]

@@rachellydy3367 no she have to ho for another one

[@Jobless_Educator]

Thanks man for his video. I was diagnosed with it very recently. Two years ago I was actually misdiagnosed and didn't bother to have a second opinion and just dismissed my short episodes during workouts. Last August was my breaking point when I had an episode at work that lasted almost 1 hour and I was rushed to the hospital. The nurses were weirded out because it suddenly subsided when they are getting my ECG. All the doctors that I consulted with suggested that I should have this done. Your video managed to help me get important insights on the experience. I am more confident now about the procedure. Thank you.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

great to hear my video helped man. sounds like we had similar experiences. all the best in your procedure!

[@rachellydy3367]

Edward Belen, the nurses were probably weirded out because your heart probably stopped for a little bit in order to reset itself. I am a nurse with svt for over two decades. When it happens at work I have let nurses or techs listen to it with a stethoscope (most people never hear it in school) and then I tell them to keep listening while I lay down to convert myself! I have been told there is a pause when it converts. So maybe on ecg it appears as brief asystole (aka flat line)

[@beverleyking1364]

Thank You so much for this video! My ablation is next week and am super nervous! Had SVT since I was 13, I’m now 39 and have totally reached my breaking point! I really hope my procedure is as straight forward as yours! You have calmed me a little 😊

[@deepesh0047]

What is breaking point

[@pandorademarco]

You are lucky you could afford the procedure. I've had it since I was 19 and now I'm 60. They have lasted as long as 5 hours before I broke down and went to the ER

[@JeffreyBoyce]

sorry to hear - is there no way for you to get the procedure today? will your insurance not cover most of it?

[@chadmiller2494]

had my ablation yesterday. I did t realise how messed up my heart was in till after this procedure! it use to beat fast just standing from sitting now it stays calm. Have some chest pain but was told it's normal. I am so happy I finally got this done.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

congrats! cheers to a new life w/o SVT!

[@bda93561]

Chad Miller how are you feeling now?

[@noahrasche8076]

Same here Chad Miller

[@jwaterbury76]

Thank you for sharing, I had a cath ablation when I was 26 years old(now 43) and unfortunately the area needing ablation was near my SA node (our own pace maker) and unable to be ablated. Iwill be on meds for a lifetime , but most importantly yes! healthy diet and exercise is key. When I have episode I step into an ice cold shower or apply ice packs to chest , neck and back , this could be helpful at times. THank you for sharing again

[@akuashope7477]

Thank you. I am female and almost 60 and I may need one. The first specialist assigned pills. Don’t like taking medication. Have a visit soon with a new specialist. Hoping he will be more reassuring. My episodes are more frequent and mostly happen when I’m at full rest about to go to sleep and it keeps me awake. Good to hear about your experience. Makes me less anxious about the whole thing.

[@pdxorbust27]

My SVT episodes started lasting a few seconds. Now they last between 4-6 hours. getting ready to schedule my surgery ASAP. Thanks for Sharing your experience.

[@steveedwards8989]

why did u not call ems write away?I could not stand it going 200 ppm.drive me nuts with anxiety

[@johannesjansevanrensburg1167]

Pancakewaitress how are you doing

[@ablair33556]

pancakewaitress love your heart .. if mine lasts 30 minutes I’m worn out for the rest of the day

[@rachelllydy5995]

@@ablair33556 I feel fortunate, the longest mine has lasted to date is about 15 minutes but it is exhausting. My last holter monitor high rate was 285 bpm. No wonder it is so exhausting!

[@nightwing5177]

Thank you so much. God Bless you.

[@roseanndavis9210]

Thank u so much for sharing your story.. I have svt & I’ve made several trips to the ER I reached my breaking point.. I am goingbyou have an ablaistion next month your video has helped a lot. Thanks again 😊

[@ryangiloni4761]

Hello Jeffery I’m about to get an ablation this Tuesday I just watched this video and it helped me a lot thanks I’m getting an svt ablation just like you now I’m confident I’m doing this

[@EMills-tt8sh]

I'm 16 with paroxysmal SVT, my heart would go from 88bpm to 280 ish in seconds. I have my first ablation appointment today and I'm not as nervous now so thanks !! 🙏🏻

[@JeffreyBoyce]

Ellen Louise Mills all the best!

[@cc.7407]

How was it!?

[@1yougotrickrolled603]

Any updates?

[@randioverstreet3614]

I have had SVT since I was really little. Started noticing that something was wrong when I was around 4 years old and started playing soccer. We could never get to the hospital in time to catch it on a monitor though so it was overlooked until I was 11 years old and was given a heart monitor to wear for a month. I was put on medication and my svt episodes became very infrequent. I ended up being weaned off the medicine around the age of 15 and would only have about 2 episodes per year. My episodes would last about 30-45 minutes with the longest being about an hour. My heart rate would always be around 215 bpm and I could usually vaguel out of it eventually. My breaking point just came in October. I had my second child on October 8th via csection and on October 13th started feeling short of breath. I went to the hospital and was admitted for pneumonia. They released me the next day around 5pm since I had finished a few rounds of antibiotics and I was able to keep my oxygen levels in the normal range without the need for oxygen. I arrived home at 5:45pm and went into svt. I tried everything to get myself out of it. I didnt want to go back to the hospital with having a newborn at home but after 6 hours of svt and starting to feel very short of breath, I told my husband I would call an ambulance and told him to stay home with the kids. I was given adenosine and taken to the hospital. I started going into svt over and over again. Throughout the night I was given adenosine 5 times, metoprolol 2 times, and cardizem 4 times. After a few rounds of the svt, my oxygen levels dropped and even on 5 liters of oxygen I was still at only 80%. I ended up on bipap throughout the night. I was transferred to the cardiac floor at 5am but they believed I was too unstable so they moved me to the ICU around 7am where I was placed on a cardizem drip. I was also given lasix to help get some fluids off my lungs. The act literally would start back up within 20 minutes of them getting me out of it. They finally got it to stop at 10:30am on October 15th. I was able to come off the bipap around 8am on October 15th and was placed on 2 liters oxygen via nasal cannula for about a day and then was not on any oxygen. They weaned me off the cardizem drip and gave me oral cardizem and metoprolol. I was finally discharged from the ICU on October 17th. Since then I have had one episode of svt about 2 weeks ago that lasted around 30 minutes. They wanted to give me time to heal from my csection before doing the ablation and now that I am 7 weeks post partum they are suppose to call me today to schedule it. I am nervous but also looking forward to it. I never want to go through what I went through ever again!

[@jeremiahjames6098]

I know your fear. My ablasions did not work. I hope yours do. Congratulations on your newborn

[@Cl4rendon]

Thank you so much bro. We have alot in common.. Next to your history, we even look alike :) I really appreciate you sharing this, as my ablation appointment is in 3 days. This really gives me hope.

[@angizlle1]

I'm scheduled next month for my ablation. Happy I ran across this Video.

[@emajeharris3924]

I'm getting this done in 9 days, February 8th. Thank you for this.. I'm only 21 and I was diagnosed 9 months ago and it's been very tough.

[@JeffreyBoyce]

No problem Emaje! For me it was all about being proactive in doing research online, speaking with those I know who have had the procedure or know someone who had, and watching countless testimonials on KZbin. It was comforting to know there was a huge community out there who had positive experiences as a result and it has transformed their lives. Let me know if you have any questions and please do send an update post-procedure!

[@keeganh.4814]

Wow I am alsp having mine on Feb 8th but its my second one and its a year after yours lol.

[@jrzjnz7573]

How did it go Emaje? I'm always interested to hear if there are differences among patients.

[@RahulB009]

Hey how are you doing now

[@emajeharris3924]

Jrz Jnz I’m great today but I had complications afterwards

[@brindaakaslimgirlreid3112]

Thanks for the video. I am having my procedure on the 12 of February 2019 can’t wait being diagnosed with SVT for a year and half and it gets to the point where I faint now cause my heart rate gets to 208 per minute I pray this is it cause I want so peace and I want to get back to normal

[@JWard2]

How did it go?

[@Nova-wg4pp]

I just had my ablation 3 days ago whenever you had yours did your heart still flutter a lot during your recovery

[@jrzjnz7573]

How did it go? I have mine tomorrow

[@alucardhellsing4366]

my mother goes above 250

[@colenereddock8937]

How are you doing I'm having it done I'm so so so scared

[@monicacai4124]

Thank you so much for making this video. This is very informative and helpful.

[@kimwilliams5890]

Thanks for this post. My ablation is in 5 days and I am terrified. This video helped a lot. I hope I can come off the meds and that I don’t panic during the EP study.

[@BreannaMarie74]

I’ve had SVT for as long as I can remember, I’m 19 now and looking into getting a catheter ablation. Some of my episodes have lasted as long as 8 hours so I’m very ready to fix this problem!

[@ablair33556]

Breanna Harrison did you get your surgery?

[@BreannaMarie74]

Tegan Smith I did! I got it in October and haven’t had an episode since!

[@ablair33556]

Breanna Harrison that’s awesome .. I’m at my breaking point right now .. I’m having episodes every other day and it wears me out :(. I’m so happy your surgery was successful!

[@erick7brian]

@@BreannaMarie74 how have u been now Breanna?

[@ChoyKayak376]

I have SVT and my heart was goin 200bpm, at first they only lasted for few minutes and far inbetween after 3 yrs episodes got worse and I have to take metropolol to stop the palpitation. I was also taken to ER aswell to do a cardioversion after ingesting multivitamins containing iodine as I have hypothyroidism aswell. The breaking point that made me decided to get the ablation is because its starting to affect my work. I work in the mines here in Australia and we do a fly in fly out arrangement where we stay for 8 days in the mines. I am getting worried about losing my job as the company can see me as a liability and a lot of risk as I work in a remote area where there is no hospital nearby and have to be airlifted to the nearest hospital about 2 hours away which almost happen on my first of 3 episodes at work. So today im in the hospital recovering after the ablation so far so good. I cant wait to live a normal life again without having to worry about my SVT. If your are thinking of getting it it has 80% succsess rate for any reason it did not work the first time a second procedure has 90% succsess rate. Hope this help someone.

[@burnindaylighthomestead2977]

I have been takeing 150mg metoprolol daily for years now up to 200mg. Still haveing issues. How log have you taken these meds, and what amounts, before your ablation. Do you take meds now?

[@adrianguerrero3898]

Ahhh this video was super helpful! Going to get ablation done in a month or so and I’ve been super nervous about it, cause like you said it involves the heart. I’m only 20 years old and I remember having it since I was 8 or so. Going to get this done in LA area. Thanks for your experience

[@marciegtz5213]

I had a Cath ablation 10 years ago and had another just last week. First ablation the cardio doc went in on both left and right groin but on this 2nd one 10 years later, he only went in on right groin. I didn't think I needed a second ablation but my SVT symptoms came back early this year. Thanks for sharing your story!