Ventricular Tachycardia

Question: Ventricular Tachycardia? One of ,y friend is in hospital in Japan, having the Ventricular Tachycardia-heart disease since today 1:25pm. As per doctor it is very complicated disease. They are not sure he can be back. So I am very afraid from this problem. if anybody have any best way to treat this disease please reply me. and help me. Thank you very much.

Answer: He may need an inteneral defibulator like VP Dick Cheney has. http://www.hearthelp.com/sca/defibrillat…

Question: Ventricular tachycardia?? What indicates VT on an ECG? What are the signs and how is it treated. Is it a must to have an ICP? or can medicine just help? What is the average speed of the heart during an episode of VT? Docs and nurses and EMTs please answer or anyone who experiences VT. Thanks

Answer: V tach is most certainly always treated!! there are many kinds of tachycardia. sinus tach is where all beats are regular and normal but just faster than they should, junctional tachycardia shows changes on the EKG and the rate is usually 101-250,supravetricular tachycardia (atrial tachycardia) is where the atrium are contracting too fast rate usually 160-300 they treat that with meds , and ventricular tachycardia is where the ventricules are contracting too fast and this is a medical emergency which requires defiberlation. (with the paddles, you know clear!! shock) v tach is not really a heart beat, when someone is in v tach you can't feel a pulse, you can't identify any of the components on an EKG, the heart is fibrillating, not really beating. an icp does not really have anything to do with it. an icp is an intercranial pressure monitor for your brain.

Question: can hypoglycemia bring on RVOT Ventricular Tachycardia? I have pretty severe hypoglycemia, accompanied by adrenal fatigue. 6 months ago i was admitted to hospital suffering from RVOT Ventricular Tachycardia-all heart tests are perfect, i am fit, never had high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Apart from hypoglycemia am very healthy. I have a feeling the combinations of adrenal and hypo had something to do with the episode. The specialist says definitely not- but i have a gut feeling about this. Has anyone had similar experience?

Answer: fATIGUE CAN BRING ON ATTACKS OF VTACH , FROM EXPERIENCE I WAS HEALTHY AND VERY ACTIVE COLLEGE ATHLETE WHEN ONE DAY THE VTACH STARTED , NOW THE MORE TIRED I AM THE MORE MY ATTACKS ARE. MANY THINGS CAN BRING ON ATTACKS , BLOOD SUGAR SHOULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT BUT FATIGUE WOULD.

Question: I have ventricular tachycardia and I'm wondering if marijuana use has an effect on that? I also use marijuana to help with anxiety. So I'm wondering if it's going to have an effect on my VT?

Answer: YES!!!!! True vtach is pretty serious. Do you have a internal defib? vtack can lead to vfib wich can lead to cardiac arrest. Are you sure you dont mean Superventricular Tachycardia? That is less serious but can eventually lead to problems too. Seriously be careful!

Question: What causes a pulseless ventricular tachycardia? What is the difference between the one with pulse present?

Answer: Cardiac arrest refers to a condition in which the heart stops pumping blood to the body. It occurs due to one of three main reasons, as will be explained as follows:- 1) The first is ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia. In this case, the heart shakes rapidly but does not pump blood (ventricular fibrillation), or it tries to pump so rapidly (pulseless ventricular tachycardia) it does not allow blood to flow in, or effectively flow out. 2) The second type is called pulseless electrical activity (also known as electromechanical dissociation). In this case there is normal electrical conduction in the heart, but the heart does not contract. 3)The third type is called asystole, in which there is no electrical activity or muscle activity of the heart. Vice versa is the case of pulse present VT.

Question: how long is the life expectency of some one who has ventricular tachycardia? Is there anyway to live a long life with this condition? Should I be worried about my future?

Answer: Ventricular Tachycaria (VT) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death. However it is treatable with medications and the use of implantable defibrilators (ICD) which are very effective in recognizing and treating VT. With an ICD people can live healthy until something else comes along to take their lives instead. I wish you all the blessings in the world.

Question: Has anyone taken Verapamil? The Cardiologist gave me for Fascicular Idopatic Ventricular Tachycardia? I have mild headache and dizziness; will that go away once you get used to the medicine? Also I have a sore throat and fever; the Doctor says that this is not a side effect of the verapamil medicine. Has anyone here got any experience with this medicine?

Answer: I hope the headache and dizziness go away. Most people tolerate verapamil very well (and it certainly is the treatment of choice for your heart problem other than an ablation procedure). One thing to look out for is constipation. It can be a problem with verapamil and can be avoided by increasing your fruit and fibre intake or if necessary, taking laxatives. Sore throat and fever are not known side-effects in my experience.

Question: my baby has super ventricular tachycardia,what are the risks of the anaesthetic? my son was born 11 weeks early,because of svt and fetal hydrops,he is now having a operation to remove a hernia what are the risks of having anestheitic if you have svt?

Answer: I don't know the risks, but infants and children with SVT are often treated for the SVT itself using concentrated radio waves emitted from a wire inserted into the heart. During this procedure they are sedated and sometimes given a general anesthetic. There is always a risk from anesthetics, but based on the common usage of anesthetics for treating tachycardia, it seems that there isn't an unusually high risk from anesthetic. Its possible the doctors may also administer a medication to control the tachycardia during the procedure. The surgeons usually give you an opportunity to ask these questions before the surgery.

Question: Closest thing to ventricular tachycardia? Im doing a science fair project and I want it to somewhat be related to that topic (ventricular tachycardia) any ideas?

Answer: Atrial Fibrillation. or Ventricular Fibrillation (Happens before V-tach) V Fib looks like this on a monitor (as close as I can show) unununununun V Tach is ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Question: Can alpha or beta blockers help alleviate ventricular tachycardia ?

Answer: These two topics will help you out: Uses for alpha blockers Doctors prescribe alpha blockers to prevent, treat or improve symptoms in a variety of conditions, such as: * High blood pressure * Prostatitis * Raynaud's disease * Scleroderma * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumors) Though alpha blockers are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, they're typically not preferred as the first treatment option. Instead, they're often used in combination with other drugs when your high blood pressure is difficult to control. Beta blockers reduce blood pressure. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. As a result, the heart beats more slowly and with less force, thereby reducing blood pressure. Beta blockers also help blood vessels relax and open up to improve blood flow. Examples of beta blockers Some beta blockers mainly affect your heart, while others affect both your heart and your blood vessels. Which one is best for you depends on your health and the condition being treated. Beta blockers are also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Examples of beta blockers include: * Atenolol (Tenormin) * Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) * Propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA) Uses for beta blockers Doctors prescribe beta blockers to prevent, treat or improve symptoms in a variety of conditions, such as: * High blood pressure * Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) * Heart failure * Chest pain (angina) * Heart attacks * Glaucoma * Migraines * Generalized anxiety disorder * Hyperthyroidism * Certain types of tremors SUMMARY: Beta blocker is best to alleviate ventricular tachycardia and is a drug of choice. Alpha has its place in controlling high BP. Hope answered your question.