u/Real-Supermarket-92

Hi! I am 23F and posted a while ago about how I wasn’t being taken seriously (discharged from cardio, then re-referred. My ECHO, 24hr tape and exercise intolerance test were all normal.) I (eventually) have another appointment coming up with a cardiologist next month, but was looking for some advice on how to actually get taken seriously this time. I am a nurse, and since coming off nightshift my episodes have significantly improved, however, still do happen. I was admitted to ED prior to stopping nights with an episode lasting 40 mins plus, annoyingly it stopped before they got a proper 12 lead ECG, but managed to get a 3 lead ECG that the emergency department told me to take a picture of and show cardiology (attached picture). I don’t know if this ECG be enough to prove I actually have SVT and be taken seriously! I also have an Apple Watch but cardiologist said they need a “real hospital” ECG to diagnose. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated! (PS I have never been started on any medications, only thing that has helped is stopping nightshift. I also am from UK, so shopping around for a cardiologist isn’t an option with the NHS🫠)

Hi! I am 23F and have been dealing with SVT episodes for the last couple years. Initially it only happened once every few months and I never thought much of it, however, over the last year these are happening more frequently sometimes multiple times a month. I’ve had to attend the emergency department 3 times for this but haven’t needed adenosine yet. I am writing this post for some help, I was referred and seen by cardiology and I had a 24 hour tape, an echo and an exercise intolerance test, but all were ok. I managed to catch an episode on a 3 lead ECG on an admission in ED but the episode stopped itself before they could get the proper 12 lead. I am stuck with this as I don’t feel like cardiology has taken me seriously and they have discharged me, but my GP was referred me back. I don’t know where to go from here. I have also been taken off nightshift at my work which has definitely helped reduce episodes.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Appointment with Cardiologist

Not taken seriously by cardiology