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1.  Ryan, At Home. Personal photograph by author. 2001. 

2. "Supraventricular Tachycardia." Supraventricular Tachycardia. 2011. Web. 17 Mar. 2011

3.  "Supraventricular Tachycardia." Health Scribes. 20 Dec. 2010. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. 

<http://www.healthscribes.com/disease/Tachycardia, Supraventricular>.

4.  Jerome, Louie. "Common Medical Abbreviations and What They Really Mean." Healthmad. Healthmad, 11 Feb. 2008. Web. 23 Mar. 2011. <http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/common-medical-abbreviations-and-what-they-really-mean/>.

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6.  "Morphology Discrimination Criterion Wavelet Improves Rhythm Discrimination in Single-chamber Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillators: Spanish Register of Morphology Discrimination Criterion Wavelet (REMEDIO)." Oxford Journals | Medicine | EP Europace. John Camm, 2 May 2009. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. <http://europace.oxfordjournals.org/content/11/6/727.full>.

7. Blaufox, Andrew. Personal Interview by Kim Eckersley. 9 Mar 2001. 29 Mar 2011. 

8. Blaufox, Andrew. Personal Interview by Kim Eckersley. 9 Mar 2001. 29 Mar 2011. 

9."Misdiagnosis of Supraventricular Tachycardia." Wrong Diagnosis. Wrong Diagnosis, 2005. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/supraventricular_tachycardia/misdiag.htm>. 

10. Campbell, R.W. F. "What Happens To People With Supraventricular Tachycardia?" European Heat Journal (1994): 27-30. Print. 

11. Ryan, Formal Picture Taken. Personal photograph by author. 2001. 

12. "Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)." Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 1995. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.childrens-mercy.org/Content/view.aspx?id=5189>. 

13.  "Supraventricular Tachycardia Symptoms : Learning Center on Healthline.com." Medical Information for Healthy Living | Healthline. Health Line, 2005. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.healthline.com/channel/paroxysmal-supraventricular-tachycardia-pvst_symptoms>. 

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16. Ryan, School. Personal photograph by author. 2003. 

17. Ryan and Lauren, Home. Personal photograph by author. 2001. 

18. Ryan, Lauren, and Granddaddy, In the Yard. Personal photograph by author. 2002. 

19. Ryan and Lauren, Home. Personal photograph by author. 2002. 

20. Ryan on the counter, Home. Personal photograph by author. 2003. 

21. Ryan brushing his teeth, Home. Personal photograph by author. 2003.

Reflection Paragraph on Sources

When I first started researching my topic, I was unsure of how much reliable information I would find. Although, as my research progressed finding information on my topic, Supraventricular Tachycardia, was easy because I had many good and useful sources. My most useful and used sources were Mayo Clinic, Web MD, and Dr. Andrew Blaufox. The two websites had current, useful, and trustworthy information for my blog. Dr. Andrew Blaufox is Ryan’s cardiologist and the information that we received from him, I made sure to use in my blog because it related directly to Ryan and I knew he could be trusted. There were many websites that were untrustworthy and the information was obviously incorrect. Those websites were people’s opinion on what Supraventricular Tachycardia is not doctors or hospitals’ information. So, I knew that those websites could not be trusted or used. I am pleased with the amount of information and research that I found and completed on my topic; it was all very helpful.  

Reflection Paragraph on Process

During this project, I felt accomplished and relieved from finding out all of the information that I did on Supraventricular Tachycardia. Doing all of this research took me back to the day Ryan was born and when he was a baby; it was a very emotional project for my family and I. It was easy to find all of the research and be interested in my topic, but it was difficult reading and understanding all of the research because of how it relates to Ryan. I enjoyed the whole process of my blog; there was not anything I disliked. If I had to do this project again, I would definitely choose this topic. There is not anything that I would do differently because I was happy with the finished outcome. My family and I had many questions about this heart condition, but never got answers. Doing this I-Sear Blog has helped answer our questions and given us some comfort. 

Wordle #2 Based on Topic Key Terms

 I chose these twenty five words because just by looking at them, they tell you what Supraventricular Tachycardia is about. Throughout all of my research, I saw these words everywhere. I made the word “heart” the biggest because SVT is a heart condition. I also included the symptoms and the parts of the heart that SVT affects.

Reflection Paragraph on Findings

When I first started this blog, I had many questions that I desperately needed answers to. One month later, I am reaching the end of my blog, and I have found answers to my questions. Throughout this process, I have learned new, surprising information about Supraventricular Tachycardia. When my brother was born and diagnosed with SVT, I was only six and did not know much about his heart condition. As I got older, I became really curious about Ryan’s disease. I was unsure of what it was, why it was so scary to my family and him, and the affects it had on him. I was a little bit shocked to find out that SVT was most common in children; it has been known for babies to be diagnosed with SVT in the womb. All of my questions were answered and I now have a better understanding on Supraventricular Tachycardia. Now that I do have a better understanding, I am not as scared and in the unknown. Ryan and my family are very proud that I took the initiative to research SVT and based my blog on Ryan’s heart condition.

Finding Paragraph #3

Ryan’s doctor, Dr. Blaufox, informed my mother and father that, “A teenager would think they are tired from the exertion of hours of team practice, but then find it was the early symptoms of SVT.” (Dr. Blaufox) Supraventricular Tachycardia is misdiagnosed all the time because children, teens, and adults do not realize that the symptoms of SVT are the same as if someone was just tired or had a fast heart rate. They think nothing of their symptoms, so they do not go see a doctor. According to Wrong Diagnosis, “Supraventricular Tachycardia is often easily misdiagnosed from an electrocardiogram, which measure heart activity.” (Wrong Diagnosis) According to Oxford Journals, “Supraventricular Tachycardia interferes with the quality of life.” (Oxford Journals) SVT prohibits people from participating in athletics, joining the military, joining the police force, and eating and drinking sugar and caffeine. These restrictions have a major affect on people’s lives and dreams. 

Blaufox, Andrew. Personal Interview by Kim Eckersley. 9 Mar 2001. 29 Mar 2011.

"Misdiagnosis of Supraventricular Tachycardia." Wrong Diagnosis. Wrong Diagnosis, 2005. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/supraventricular_tachycardia/misdiag.htm>.

Campbell, R.W. F. "What Happens To People With Supraventricular Tachycardia?" European Heat Journal (1994): 27-30. Print.

Finding Paragraph #2

On one of my previous posts, I asked you the question, “How would you feel, emotionally and physically, if you had SVT?” Now that I have provided you with the facts and research on Supraventricular Tachycardia, can you answer my question? It is hard to answer the question, I know, I have tried. Living with Ryan has shown me first hand that SVT victims may have this heart condition, but they are still normal people that live normal lives. Just by looking at the picture of Ryan that is provided, “You would not be able to tell that he has a heart condition.” (Lauren Eckersley) According to Health Line, “SVT does have a major affect on its victims mentally. People with SVT mentally deal with anxiety, depression, and stress. They also deal with physical problems, such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, weaknesses, chest pains, and lightheadedness.” (Health Line) One of my other questions was, “How does SVT affect you as a child, teen, and as an adult?” According to Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, “It affects each stage of a person’s life differently.” (Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics) As a child, they are unable to tell you when something is wrong; therefore, the parent or guardian has to monitor the child frequently. As a teenager, they are prone to have more attacks because they are getting used to their body changing, peer pressure, and hormones. As an adult, having an attack could kill them instantly because the heart is getting old and unable to handle the attack.

Ryan, Formal Picture Taken. Personal photograph by author. 2001.

"Supraventricular Tachycardia Symptoms : Learning Center on Healthline.com." Medical Information for Healthy Living | Healthline. Health Line, 2005. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.healthline.com/channel/paroxysmal-supraventricular-tachycardia-pvst_symptoms>.

"Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)." Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 1995. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.childrens-mercy.org/Content/view.aspx?id=5189>.