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.
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