I started this blog not knowing much about Supraventricular Tachycardia. Having a brother with SVT made me want to know more about this heart condition. One of my main questions was, “What is SVT?” After researching, I found that SVT is a heart rhythm disorder. According to Dr. Fishel, who is a specialist in catheter ablations of all cardiac arrhythmias in Florida stated that, "SVT is a rhythm disorder that involves the upper chambers of the heart. SVT is the result of an abnormal region of electrical conduction in one of the two upper chambers of the heart. This extra nerve causes the normal electrical impulses in the heart to travel in a circle between the normal electrical system and the extra nerve. The heart basically shorts out during an episode of SVT." (Dr. Fishel) After Ryan was born, his doctor, Dr. Blaufox informed my mother and father that "Supraventricular Tachycardia was extremely common and its victims could be any age." (Dr. Blaufox) I went on Web MD to research more about this heart condition and found a tremendous amount of helpful information. They informed me that, "A normal heart beat is about one hundred beats per minute, but when someone experiences an SVT attack, their heart rate gets really fast. An SVT victim’s heart beat on average can reach up to three hundred beats per minute." (Web MD)
Fishel, Robert S. "SVT Ablation." Heart Rhythm Center. 2006. Web. 04 Apr. 2011. <http://www.heartrhythmcenter.com/myweb2/svt_ablation.htm>.
Blaufox, Andrew. Personal Interview by Kim Eckersley. 9 Mar 2001. 29 Mar 2011.
"Supraventricular Tachycardia-Overview." WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. Web MD, 17 Sept. 2008. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. <http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/supraventricular-tachycardia-overview>.
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