Kansas City, Kan- Nicole Stuart, a busy mother of three experienced a heart incident that led to a diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
After a frightening episode at work, she was treated by Dr. Siva Soma at The University of Kansas Health System.
Dr. Soma performed an ablation procedure, successfully treating Nicole's SVT with a 95% success rate.
Nicole Stuart, patient
- Nicole recovered quickly and felt much better physically, with improved energy levels and sleep.
- She reduced her caffeine intake and started seeing a counselor twice a month to manage stress.
- Nicole emphasizes the importance of self-care for busy parents to take care of themselves and their families.
Dr. Siva Soma, Electrophysiologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Soma explains SVT as fast rhythms originating above the ventricles, with different types like AV reentrant tachycardia and AV nodal reentrant tachycardia.
- He discusses the typical symptoms and triggers of SVT, such as caffeine, stress, and alcohol.
Lucas Mein, Registered Nurse, The University of Kansas Health System
- Lucas advises people to get checked if they notice unusual symptoms and not to ignore their bodies.
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