How to perform a vagal manoeuvre

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Jump to 4:45 to get to the actual vagal maneuvers. You're welcome!

[StefanOJacare]

My heart rate was 105 (sinus tachycardia) and my BP was 140 over 89. I held my breath and pushed down like I was pooping for 7 seconds, then blew my breath out slowly for 8 seconds. My heart rate dropped to 72 and my BP dropped to 117 over 65 and it stayed that way for a while. It got to 119 over 69 right before bed. Works like a charm when I feel a panic attack coming on!

[sandroace]

Thank you for this video. Recently been dealing with severe heart palpitations upwards of 200BPM for up to 3 hours. Had test done cardiologist thinks it’s SVT. I drank water to fast while taking my Motherwort supplement(great for heart health for those interested) and triggered the palpitations again which of course triggered my anxiety which of course made it worse when I stumbled upon this video. I was told about breathing techniques but wanted to make sure how to do them and this video just made my heart rate go from 190 to 75 in an instant. I cannot thank you enough!!!

[andreabeal]

I was able to follow the instructions to address my unexplainable, prolonged tachycardia and the effects were almost instantaneous! Thank you for this video! Literally thought I was going to die till I found this video. 👍👍👍

[sownpeace]

Thank you! This helped. I did two of the examples and it corrected my episodic SVT and associated discomfort within 1 minute. Saved me from having to take medicine that would have made me tired. Thankfully, I don't have the type where I have to go to the hospital each time, and hoping it doesn't progress to that. So glad to see the various examples.

[MichelleGold]

Your video saved my life tonite! Thank you! I used this Valsava technique (5:02) to slow down my heart rate at the hospital so I could be allowed a proper CT scan of my heart


(seeing the meds were not working, I stumbled upon this video)

Since I did not have the plastic syringe piece, I simply pursed my lips like a straw. I did the technique while laying down in bed.

Because it was safe and I was not in danger mode,
I added 2 things for those who just need to calm down a little or meditate:

brought my heart from 76 to 69…

1- “8-7-8” breathing w pursed lips and mouth only
breathe in for 8 hold for 7 blow out for 8 w pursed straw type lips whole time

2- on my phone and using you version app (version I chose was the message ) I played the Psalms in my Bluetooth headphones while doing the valsava and 8-7-8 interchangeably


(The nurses happened to mention the Bible did not mention this valsava method . Had it not been for your video, I would not have been approved for the scan tonite! Thank you so much!!!!
Singing teacher and recording artist
Michelle gold

[Amedeus]

When I get SVT what works for me is to lay on my back on the floor then bring my legs up and curl by bringing my feet all the way above my head then I take a big breath( or at least I try, is kind hard in that position ) and stay in that position for about 5 seconds, it works for me 80% of the time.

[TheDylan]

Thank you very good vid. I was diagnosed with atrial tachycardia. I had a catheter ablation years ago but it was a failure. Fortunately I only have tachycardia episodes maybe 3 times a year. The rate is very high. EMS once clocked it at 239 bpm. I've tried all the maneuvers but, for me, I've had very good success with doing a shoulder stand as quickly as possible. I'm 71 so my wife helps me to get my feet up into the air in as quick a motion as possible.

[prateekagrawal]

Hi you saved me from a severe psvt episode in the middle of the night thanks a lot heart beat was 225 bpm

[umaanand]

The best video on the subject of SVTs.Thank you.

[brianlafferty]

My heart was at 160 sitting, I tried all these things, eventually after Amiodarone and 6 days I had enough, so I went to my gym, got on the pec dec at the heaviest setting and done 8 sets, then cable flys, , I was soaked in sweat, walked out and 10 mins later normal sinus rhythm, , Don’t know why but it worked, 💪

[RobbsHomemadeLife]

I am not a child and have used ice and ice water on my face and neck and back shoulders and gone back in rhythm. My hands were also very cold.Also putting my head below my knees while sitting on the edge of a chair has made me go back in sinus

[esthermc]

I have had annoying supraventricular tachycardia for more than 10 years in a row with very high rates of 220 or more beats per minute. Once after 6 hours of trying to stop it I had to go to the hospital and they injected me with adenosine. It was traumatic, I had a very bad time, I thought I was going to die right there, although the doctor had already warned me of that terrible feeling. After that my husband found something online to stop them, Modified Valsalva Maneuver. It consists of blowing into an empty syringe for 15 seconds, using enough force to move the plunger and immediately after the 16th second I lie back and he lifts my legs. That's when I notice a kind of pain in my throat, a very strong heartbeat, and the rhythm returns to a normal sinus rhythm. It is quite effective. I hope I can help someone with this.

[MrTuber]

Excellent video! That looks JUST like the Griffith Uni couch!

[TomeRodrigo]

I just recently had tachycardia 180 beats a minute for no reason. I have laid on the floor and put my feet up against the wardrobe and it disappeared in 1 second. The whole process of starting tachycardia and stopping it took like 15 seconds.

[wyfreak]

I took metropolol when it would not slow down another way . Have been under super stress w mom on hospice

[joeferguson]

took 32 minutes but it worked., thanks

[jaycat]

This helped stop my SVT episode! Thank you!

[Mr.KwunTong天香街寧波仔]

How to slow heart rate down fast?
Simple but specific actions such as coughing, bearing down as if passing stool or putting an ice pack on the face can help slow down the heart rate. Your healthcare team may ask you to do these specific actions during an episode of a fast heartbeat. The actions affect the vagus nerve.

How to stop heart palpitations in the vagus nerve?
Healthcare providers often use these:
- Valsalva maneuver (bearing down like you're having a bowel movement (pooping). .
- Diving reflex.
- Carotid sinus massage.
- Gag reflex.
- Coughing.
- Handstand for 30 seconds.
- Applied abdominal pressure.

[mrmja]

If I can catch my episode right away I do a cartoid sinus massage and hold my breath for about 10 seconds and the last 3 episodes I was able to convert right away. Vagal manoeuvres helped early on and I was able to use those but over time I was not and ended up in the ER. No ER since the carotid sinus massage trick. And no calcium blocker meds either.