Can they see a difference between SVT and AFIB on a Holter?
Answer Dear Donna, SVT is not a danger to life, just a nuisance. The only worsening possible is that an episode would last longer. AFib is totally irregular heart rhythm. You can tell it easily on a Holter, but you don’t need a Holter. It would be obvious in its irregularity. Doubt if Zantac caused any arrhythmia, though the only way to be sure is restart and stop 3 times. Regular exercise can lessen PACs and SVT. A cardiologist would probably do nothing unless the SVT episodes get more frequent. Ask your doc to teach you the maneuvers to stop SVT, and if he doesn’t know them, here they are. Your doc can help if any of these are difficult for you. Maneuvers to stop SVT 1. Lie down for a few minutes. If that fails, remain lying down and try: 2. Valsalva maneuver. Take a deep breath, then exhale forcefully without letting the air leave your chest. Hold nose and close mouth if necessary and bear down as if to move bowels for about 5 seconds. 3. Rub closed eyelids hard enough to hurt a lit
