To take DS to a&e?

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endofmytether88 · 30/03/2024 22:12

Posting here for traffic.

DS(7) is we just about to play a game before bed. He said his heart was beating fast. This was 30 mins ago and his heart rate is still through the roof. We've tried deep breathing, drinking water, listening to his videos but it's not slowing. He doesn't feel sick or anything.

What should I do? Would it be OTT to go to hospital?

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ilostmyhearttoastarshiptrouper · 01/04/2024 11:35

Hope he's ok and that you went to A&E

Comfysock · 07/04/2024 01:07

@endofmytether88 hope alls ok

Littlefish · 07/04/2024 01:19

Katherineryan1986 · 31/03/2024 08:53

This is possibly SVT - supra ventricular tachycardia and is not usually life threatening (I have this condition)

Sit him on the floor with his legs out in front of him. Get him to hold his breath until he is red in the face, then as he releases the breath tip him (still in an L shape) onto his back with his legs in the air. This is called the valsava manoeuvre.

At New Years my heart rate went to 208bpm and A&E did this manoeuvre and it corrected it straight away thankfully.

I have seen a consultant who has recommended ablation as a possible treatment but for now I am on medication.

Definitely take him to A&E.

@Katherineryan1986 I had radio wave ablation for SVT many years ago. Do feel free to message me if you decide to go for treatment. It was incredibly positive and life improving for me.

Katherineryan1986 · 07/04/2024 07:53

Littlefish · 07/04/2024 01:19

@Katherineryan1986 I had radio wave ablation for SVT many years ago. Do feel free to message me if you decide to go for treatment. It was incredibly positive and life improving for me.

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Thank you. I will certainly bear you in mind. I am on the NHS waiting list which the consultant estimated to be about 12-14 months.

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