PATIENT PROFILES
Meet Dani and Michael, 2 patients with PSVT*
*The following profiles are not of actual patients but are representative of possible patient experiences with PSVT.
Medical History
Diagnosed 2 months ago
Episodes began 18 months ago and were misdiagnosed as panic attacks
No additional medical concerns or medications
PSVT Episode Assessment
5 episodes over the last 18 months
Episodes varied in length, with several lasting nearly an hour
First and only emergency department (ED) visit for a PSVT episode was 2 months ago
Symptoms include rapid heart rate and shortness of breath
PSVT Management Considerations
Exploring options to manage her PSVT without ablation
Has been limiting activities with her children until she has an option to help manage her sudden episodes
Medical History
Diagnosed 4 years ago
Has hypertension
Taking metoprolol to help manage PSVT and hypertension
PSVT Episode Assessment
Experiences about 3 to 4 episodes a year
Episodes are usually short in duration, but occasionally they can be prolonged and severe
Last ED visit for a PSVT episode was 18 months ago
Symptoms may include rapid heart rate and anxiety
PSVT Management Considerations
Largely avoids going to ED because of the cost and prior negative experiences with IV adenosine
Previously declined ablation but willing to reconsider
Limits outdoor activities because of the uncertainty of his next episode
PSVT by the numbers
2.1M
estimated US prevalence1
~2x
as common in females than males1
~140K-526K
ED visits per year2
43 min
average episode length3†
PSVT symptoms vary, but may include palpitations/rapid heart, anxiety, difficulty breathing, and feeling hot, flushed, or sweaty are the most commonly reported3,4†
†Based on a study of US and UK patients (N=247), where 3230 PSVT episodes were reported over 1 year.3
The unpredictable and heterogeneous nature of PSVT episodes may be life altering for patients4
Patients with PSVT report4:
Living with uncertainty
Patients report living "on edge" from not knowing when an episode will occur, what will trigger it, and how long it may last.Covering up symptoms
When an episode occurs, it's common practice to conceal symptoms to appear normal and hope that they pass quickly.Looking for triggers
Patients seek to understand what factors might cause their episodes, and make changes to their diet and lifestyle to try to prevent future episodes.Experimenting with management strategies
Patients often test different techniques to shorten or end episodes when they occur.
Rapid conversion
Review clinical outcomes from the RAPID study.
Favorable safety profile
Most adverse events were localized to the nasopharynx.5,6
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