Excellent video! I am an Electrophysiology tech (assistant) student and I greatly appreciated viewing this from your/patient perspective. An SVT ablation was the first procedure I ever observed and it is remarkable to watch and see the benefits first hand. So happy to hear of your recovery and good health! Your video will continue to help others for years on end. Speedy recovery and good health wishes to all!

Have you ever considered doing a positive podcast for people with SVT? Your voice and descriptive words to describe everything you endured is so relatable and calming! Thanks for the video!

Went to the emergency room after a three hour long tachycardia episode one week ago. Was diagnosed with WPW and had successful ablation surgery three days ago. Have never felt this good! This technology is a real miracle. Thanks for sharing.

I had this procedure done in 2007 when I was 53, because I had 3 episodes that would not stop on their own so I ended up being taken by ambulance to the ER every time to have my heart stopped with medicine so my heart beats would normalize. The last bad episode a cardiologist at the hospital asked if I was interested in the heart ablation procedure. It was a very new procedure back then but I was ready to have something done. So I had it done, but they couldn’t get the bad spot in my heart to fire while under anesthesia so they brought me out of it. Finally it worked. It was a long procedure. But it’s been 14 years and I have had what feels like my heart wants to start racing but so far it never really gets started. I sure hope it doesn’t ever do that again, ever! Glad you got this done. So scary when your heart goes crazy.

Thank you. I started your video a few weeks ago. I had my procedure on Jan. 17, 2024. It’s been 24 hours now and I feel pretty good. Just relaxing around the house. Wife taking great care of me. I do feel extra beats and flutters but nothing lasting more than a few seconds. I was not sent home with blood thinners. I’m assuming that is because they did not stitch the puncture area. Your video was amazing!! I pray that your journey continues the path that it’s on.

I wish you a complete and speedy recovery!

Very glad to hear you are on the mend. Wishing you good health and many happy years in your cabin! Thank goodness for good health care!!

I am thankful you are recovering nicely and on the road to recovery!

Glad to hear you are doing well, stay on the mend!

So glad all went well. You must be so relieved that you can now live life to its fullest and do what you love to do with no worries. You are definitely one of my fav YTers . Thank you for taking the time to educate us and help us through the last few years, really appreciate all you do. I think you are amazing! Love your excellent Canadian content. Cheers my friend :)

Great to know you are recovering. We enjoy your outdoor life so much. Thank you for the video. Hope you are just fantastic after all of this.

So happy that everything went well for you especially after such a long wait! You look great, I’m very happy that you’re at the cabin and enjoying some peaceful time. Great decision for your quality of life, and a great video to help others! Thank you so much! 💕

I'm happy to hear that you're doing well! God Bless

I’m so glad it all went well. Believing for a continued perfect recovery.❤️

So happy to see you have this issue taken care of now. Enjoyed you taking us on the journey of your surgery. Stay well, stay safe.

Hi Jen thank you for giving us the update and we are so glad it went well and you're doing well❤

Oh my. I do remember when you had that first episode. I’m so glad you had it fixed so you can continue to do what you love. ❤️

69 y-o here and just dx’d last week. Thank you much for sharing your story. It was most valuable to listen to. Be well.

Hi Jen, so glad your doing well. This is some scary stuff. I look forward to many more of your videos and the joy and knowledge you share.

So glad all is working out. Godspeed going forward. Great play by play btw 😊 … Really interesting & amazing what they can do. Rest well.

Thank you for telling us about your story. It helps those of those that are anxious about getting this. I’ve had SVT since late teens and it’s so debilitating. I’ve had it in an exercise class or in a shopping mall, on trains and at work and in bed and anything can trigger them. They only ever mentioned ablation this time I was in ED Resus. Had them for 5 hours at 180bpm. So scary. They’ve offered me verapamil but I’m anxious about taking meds too. I think I will go for the ablation. My life would be so different without wandering if I’m going to have an attack or not. I appreciate videos like this. Thank you. I’m glad you’re well x

Jen, glad to hear you were able to get this taken care of and feeling ok. Looking forward to more videos from you.

Glad all went well and you are recovering- thanks for the science lesson and reassuring us about a medical procedure. May Royce keep your heart happy!💕💕🐾🐾🥾🥾

So happy the surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery. Amazing how we we find out years later that we had a defect at birth. Stay strong,you have a heart of gold .

So glad your surgery went well and you are doing well. I look forward to watching more of your outdoor adventures.

Wow! So glad you are on the mend.... you explained everything in such a clear and articulate way- thank you! Take care- great video

So happy to hear your problem got solved and that the surgery got well. I believe you helped along with your always positive attitude and solution oriented mind. Thank you for sharing Jen, i am on medication for similar things and so far the meds work just fine for me and i do not have any symptoms as of yet. I hope it stays that way.

Thanks for sharing you journey of SVT surgery. I had one and watched your video which helped me before and after the surgery.

Jen, I'm so glad you got it done and that you're doing better now. You say it was a positive deal, but it's still a lot to go through. I'm thankful that I don't need any heart surgery yet at 45. Well, I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you're able to enjoy nature like you want.

I am *SO* glad you're better!! What an ordeal that was - would have scared the *crxx* out of me!!! Thinking of you often.

That's great information Jen. We're so damn fortunate to live in Canada and have our healthcare.

Thanks for the detailed video. I have had SVT for 20 years and have delayed the surgery for several years out of fear. However, I am finally scheduled to have the procedure in one month. I appreciated all the information. I'm also a Canadian and glad we have coverage.

You look really good , I hope you continue with your good health , I'll always be thinking of you and hoping for the best ! Love you !

Wow Jenn...what a powerful video. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was an eye opener. I know I commented on other social media but only tonight did I have the time to watch this. I have shared this with a few friends (they have all have heard from me about TheWildYam lol) and the passion I have for learning from your experience and expertise. Backwoods/canoeing stuff...I have a ton...but I still learn from you. But the mix of what you bring every week...like this week...a little late getting through the things that I am passionate about watching, but life is always challenging/exciting/scary at times but so worth enjoying everyday. Take it easy...but thanks for sharing your experiences...I know I feel enriched. Thanks.

Love the canoe picture story! Also love your upbeat attitude! Electrician, indeed! You have been missed, Jen. Sounds like you are on your way back to superb health. Take care! 👍😎🇨🇦🌲💜🐾

I always think about your situation back in 18 and am glad you had a successful ablation. God bless you young lady.Ypu chose the right path, imo as a health care provider.

Get well soon. Thank you for sharing this especially the Kardia Mobile. Thank you

Really happy to see you feeling good after the surgery. Look after yourself while you complete your recovery

Great news! Sending big love your way, and praying to the Creator for continued and complete healing.

Thank you 🙏 for the info especially on Post recovery symptoms . Just watched . Had my SVT Ablation on Monday and feeling good in Lake Worth Beach Fl .

Oh I’m so glad you got that done. What an ordeal! Hopefully back to full health now!!

Really grateful for this thoughtfull feedback. Thanks I'm due to have this and this is really helpful.

Glad everything went well All best in your recovery from my wife an myself On to bigger adventures 👍

Wow quite the story . My own chest was feeling heavy just listening to it . But we're all glad you feel better and can resume your outdoors activities like canoeing. You will continue to get the good karma of many an outdoorsperson here .

So glad it's all good CJ! 👍😃✌️❤️

You were spot on and mirrored my first ablation experience. I had the procedure for a different diagnosis, Atrial Flutter. The procedure worked for that particular heart issue, but during the Holter Monitor period, I experienced rapid heart beats of a different nature. That was diagnosed as SVT and I will be going through the same procedure that you had in another ablation August 31, 2022. Wheeeee! You articulated your experience so well and I encourage people who want to know more about ablation to watch your video. Obviously, you technical expertise with video/editing is highlighted in your presentation. I am happy for your outcome and and it was a pleasure to have watched your video. Thank you, I feel that you also were encouraging people to get help, if needed. Bless you and family, you are a shining star. Be well!

So glad you’re ok! Thank you for sharing! Just go out of the ER for the second time in less than a week. I’ve never wanted a surgery more in my life. No thanks to more meds. Which I’m grateful for, but you know…

I’m very glad that you are doing OK

Another excellent example of why a National Health Plan has so much value. Great explanation too - as always, uou break complex subjects into understandable bits & pieces. You were wise to do your homework first & made an informed decision aboutvthe procedure. And of course you continue to make wise choices about returning slowly and cautiously to your bormally active lifestyle. Best wishes for healing.

Jen my wife and i are super glad the doctors got you all fixed up. take it easy and have a great week

First of all, great video! You have relieved some of the anxiety I have about my up coming surgery for SVT, same thing you had. I have watched several videos, even those done by doctors and yours is the best explanation i have seen so far. Thanks again

Jen, I'm glad everything was successful with your surgery. 💖💫✌

Awesome story, blessings to you!

I remember your first video about those issues. I'm so glad you were able to get diagnosed and finally treated. This is a great video, bringing light to a heath issue a lot of us didn't know exists. Thanks for sharing your story with us, I wish you the quickest recovery!

So glad you are recovering well. I also had the heart Ablation surgery last Oct 12, 2020. For AFib heart issues of racing heart also. So, I know your journey with that. Heal well. 💞

I've had two cardiac ablations and six other procedures in a five year period. Continue to pay close attention, and deal with it expeditiously. Our stories are very similar.

Glad to hear your doing better,

My son had SVT and two surgeries when he was 5. That goodness you are better now!

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. It’s very helpful for those of us who are facing an ablation procedure.

Thank you for this … it’s all ahead of me and your video is most reassuring 🌸

Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to have one done and I was so scared before watching your video. Your video was reassuring and made me say, “I can do this”!

Wow, amazing information. So very happy you are healing so well.🌸🌸😊

Great news! Stay well.

We tend to take modern medicine for granted these days. As you have found out its all pretty amazing and technical. So glad your feeling well now and grateful that your heart issues have been addressed. May God continue to bless you with good health!

Glad I found your video. So much great information. I'm thinking of getting this procedure done. Had this my whole life but was able to control it with deep breathing. But this weekend was the first time I couldn't control it and went to the ER. Time to fix this problem for good. Looking forward to watching a bunch of your videos. I'm a Canadian living in Saudi Arabia. Watching your channel makes me homesick. 🥺 In a good way 😊

Thank you for your video. I’m facing having this procedure in the near future due to VT episodes over the last 6 weeks. I had an ICD implant about 3 weeks ago and am on numerous heart medications at the moment. Up until all this occurred I was physically fit and a keen bushwalker and kayaker. I’m really hoping to regain the ability to do those activities again. Your description of the ablation procedure has helped me greatly in understanding what is involved and also in reducing my anxiety about it. Thank you again!

Wow! God bless you dear! Hope you continue with good health!

Brilliant video, thank you. I will be going through the same procedure some time in the near future and your video is very reassuring. I've watched the procedure on KZfaq and slightly anxious with some of the possible side effects, but I guess, if I want to live a normal life, it has to be done.

Just had my procedure and all went well. Thank you for your video.

So happy you got that taken care of.

Staybsafe thank you so much for this detailed video . I was diagnosed with svt . I went over 200 hr several times thanks to you I am choosing to go with surgery to get take care of GBU be well. Again thank you!

Stay safe friend, we need at least another 40-60 years of Wild Yam video to learn from. Glad you're living in a place that will help you without bankrupting you (beauty to be Canadian, eh?)(FYI, I'm CIA - Canadian In Australia) Keep well Jen.

So thankful your surgery went well.

Thanks for the very detailed video. Going in for my SVT soon and this helps me understand the process better. I know what that 220+ bpm is like!

Glad you're feeling better.

So glad your better !!!

So glad u ok sweetie prayers for you

Thank you so much for this. It was very encouraging as I will probably be experiencing the same thing very soon. Best of luck to you....

Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so happy you had a positive experience. It’s certainly made me feel less alone. ☺️ I’ve had SVT/AVNRT for three years now and the anxiety related to wondering if an attack will come on is just debilitating. 235bpm recently mid-flight, for almost 30 minutes - an hour and a half out from destination - and after vagal maneuvers weren’t working, had to be shocked with an AED while conscious to get it to reset. I do not recommend it. 😫 So, now, I’m waiting to see my EP and to discuss ablation. This has given me more confidence that it’s the answer, and makes me feel less nervous about getting it done. Thank you again, and I’m so glad you’re doing well. 😀

Happy for you ..so happy it turned out right for you ! May God bless you with all your health ! I have PVC which currently I’m trying the natural way of getting rid of it .. I’m fighting it everyday to remain calm and cool ..but its taking its toll on me with stress .. I’m drinking hawthorn tea and magnesium as well as acupuncture… I take a kiwi fruit twice a day for vitamin c .. Anyway great to see this positive video you made .thanks you .

I am so glad that you are doing so much better. I've been struggling with tachycardia for years, but medication hasn't been working at this point. Ablation was mentioned to me and I will be seeing my Cardiologist and PCP this coming Monday. Take care and stay well!

I am very glad that you were able to get treatment and made a good recovery. :-)

I've been in the ER several times the past couple of months..the first few episodes lasted for hours at 220 plus and they stopped um with adenosine but the last time I went a couple days ago they gave it to me twice and it didnt work so they had to shock me and that really sucked..I have a cathader ablation scheduled in a couple months so just trying to hang in till then...Thanks so much for posting this with so much detail🙏 helps ease the mind a bit

Glad you got that fixed....

Fantastic - I had this procedure for SVT and PVCs 3 weeks ago and am fantastic. The horrible thing was the wait for an OR opening because I wasn’t considered an emergency. I also had the problem as long as I can remember - and am 78 now with the problem having me dreading every day throughout 2023. But I made it to 15 January 2024 and relief. I never had long periods of SVT like you but my PVCs - beat, beat, skip, beat, beat, skip, with no ventricle fill each skip. Weakness, lethargy, and the mental depression. Finding your story - more confidence I will be back farming in a couple months when the snow is gone.

Excellent explanation, thank you so much. Your an Angel for sharing. ❤

Thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you so much for this. I’m a 15 year old and I have had SVT for around 2 years. It is very frustrating and painful when I do simple things like walking up the stairs or picking something up that my heart starts beating insanely fast, usually around 180 bpm. Recently, I went to a cardiologist and they saw nothing, so he recommended me to go to an electrologist in which he said I had SVT. He gave me a choice on whether I take medicine or get the surgery, in which I took the option for surgery on a whim because he said there’s a high chance the SVT would be gone afterwards. However, I am a very pessimistic person. I have been so worried about that 1% risk of death. So worried that I’ve been fixating on that and only that for the past 2 days. I cry because I’m stressed out and don’t know if I should back out. I was even thinking about making notes to all my friends telling them how much I love them LOL. Despite all this, I have made up my mind. The surgery is tomorrow when I’m commenting this and I will do it. I’m just so sick of the constant annoying pain in my heart. I want to live normally with no heart problems. So I’m doing it. I will update you guys if I remember. Otherwise, I’m dead or just forgot lol

I had a 24 hour episode of SVT, and have been managing it for years, but now feel it's time for the ablation. I've been sitting on the fence for so long, but after seeing your video, I feel more convinced that ablation is the best option. Thank you for all the useful information.

I had a double Abulation on Monday to correct my AF rhythm after 2 cases of VT left me in a AF rhythm . On my second case I was hospitalise for 3 weeks and they fitted me with a ICD pacemaker . My device is very clever the pacemaker is there just incase a vt rhythm is detected it is life insurance policy really. So this really changed my life as a very fit person a passionate cyclist and my first VT happen when I was racing cyclocross I have always rode bikes , raced bmx as a youth . Well now at 51 I left the hospital in full sinus rhythm the first time for over a year. I’m resting up now but enjoyed your video so , thank you have a good day .x

Im in tears. Im glad to see others who is going through this. I just got out the hospital for SVT and i gotra talk to my pcp and my cardiologist. He suggested this sugery as well

I had an ablation for PSVT in 97...had noticed the fast heartbeat when I was 5 years old...got more often as I got older. Meds would do ok but then nothing. Many visits to the ER and the IV of adenosine then met a doctor who introduced the ablation surgery. Thankfully I was an ideal candidate...still have some pvc's but nothing like the 260 bpm like before🙏🙏

Thank you very much for this video. Stay safe, God bless you always.

I'm having this done tomorrow and I'm quite nervous about it! Thank you for sharing this and giving all this information on the procedure! So good to hear you have been fixed! :D

Thank you for doing this video. It was very helpful!!

Thanks Jen. I had my ablation 5 days ago. Very similar experiences to yours. Life on hold and all that because of this bloody ailment. My surgeon couldn’t stimulate any arrhythmia during the procedure but did find several anomalies which he ablated. Fingers crossed that he got it. Another 3 months of uncertainty while we wait to see. Thanks once again Martin

Thank you for the video. I will need to make a decision in a few weeks on an A Fib diagnosis. Great help.

Thank you! I have been on meds for years and they are getting less and less effective. I have been so nervous about this surgery but this was very helpful!

glad you are ok

I just had a heart attack & found I have a PR interval problem related to my Lyme disease. I have daily symptoms of fluttering & tachycardia. My blood pressure is low 90/58. Right now I have an option of medication or ablation. Thank you for the video