Vaso-Vagal Discussion

[ Home | Contents | Search | Post | Reply | Next | Previous | Up ]

Re: fainting/ rapid heart rate in child

AntiSpam: orange
From:

Comments

That sounds like more than just VVS. When they were doing a lot of tests on me, they did two different kinds of heart monitors: an event monitor, where you push a button when you experience symptoms, and a Holter monitor, which records continuously for a period of time, usually 24 hours. I can understand why the event monitor might not work, but if her heart rate is that erratic the Holter monitor should show something. If your current doctor is not willing to do more tests, you might want to consider finding another doctor.

This web site is not a substitute for a thorough medical evaluation and diagnosis of your vaso-vagal type symptoms.  Medical treatment and diagnosis is the only acceptable initial response to these serious symptoms since they might present from any number of life threatening and treatable illnesses. It is for you and your physician to rule out more serious illnesses; Please don't use this online forum as an alternative to getting responsible medical attention and being under the care of a physician for the duration of any unknown, suspected or dangerous vaso-vagal syndrome symptoms.

Last changed: June 22, 2007