SVT stories from the heart

From one SVT heart to another

Hearing from people living with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), also known as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), can help you understand your condition better. Watch personal stories about getting a diagnosis, managing the condition, and the impact of SVT from the people living with it.

LIZ’s
journey
to diagnosis

“SVT has made me rely on and appreciate friends and family.”

Liz’s SVT went undiagnosed for 8 years as she faced a series of episodes that caused her heart rate to increase dramatically. See how Liz aligns her lifestyle with her condition and finds support in her husband and lifelong friend.

Linda
overcomes
her fears

“An SVT diagnosis was reassuring. Now I have a piece of information that I had not had before.”

After learning she had SVT, Linda knew she couldn’t ignore her heart condition anymore. See how Linda overcame her fears by knowing what to do when an episode strikes.

Dana’s
advice for
others with SVT

“Research your diagnosis, look for support groups and educational websites … to take control of your own health.”

Dana started having cardiac issues at age 16, and her mother suspected they were SVT symptoms from her own experience. Now, as a school nurse, Dana urges others to take charge of their condition. Hear her story about helping several students with SVT through diagnosis and treatment.

Donnette’s
svt
support system

“I couldn’t see going through [SVT] episodes constantly, never knowing when they were going to happen.”

Having finally received a diagnosis after years of uncertainty, Donnette encourages people to be their own advocate in the doctor’s office. She also encourages people to rely on family members and community organizations for support throughout their SVT journey.

Sharing your SVT story can help more than you know.

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others living with SVT.

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