Jacquie802 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi guys, just wondering what helps with episodes of sinus tachycardia. I can't tolerate beta blockers so I'm wondering if vasovagal maneuvers can help with that or is the vasovagal maneuvers only helpful with SVT...? Guess I'm just wondering what helps with those of you who have episodes of sinus tachy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Jacquie, the maneuvers help me sometimes, not always though - all my tachy episodes that were documented were sinus tachy, so I have reason to suspect SVT. Did your dr teach you how to perform those safely? My understanding is that you should have a dr's approval for those in order to be on the safe side. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiano Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 If you find something that helps please let me know! I'm on digoxin, which seemed to help for a while but I don't think it's doing much any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 you can look up online the following: valsalva maneuver carotid sinus massage dipping one's face in ice cold water These are all physical maneuvers a dr can demonstrate and/or explain to you. My understanding is that you should NOT attempt any such techniques though, unless your dr/cardiologist has approved them as there might be risks associated with them. A cardio dr I've seen took some time to teach me what/how to do, and there is nothing too complicated about any of them, it's just that they are not 100% 'bullet proof'. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsquirrel Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Carotid sinus massage is no longer recommended for anyone as it can dislodge plaques from the carotid arteries which can then lodge in the brain and cause a stroke.If it is sinus tach and not SVT, vagal manuvers probably won't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I also heard if its sinus tach then vasovagal maneuvers won't help. I have both SVT and have episodes of sinus tachy. Just wondering what can help with the sinus tach episodes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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