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Anyone have A-Fib?

MaggieD

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On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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I am sorry to hear you are ill and happy to hear you feel okay. As to the condition, I have heard of it, but know nothing about the prognosis. In any event, get well quick.
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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I hope you're feeling much better today, Maggie. I'm wondering whether it might be an idea to get a second opinion on whether you really do need those BP meds, as they can have an effect on your CV system, apparently. Most high(ish) BP conditions can be handled through lifestyle, diet, exercise etc. My GP sister tells me that medical opinion is turning against the somewhat too-liberally dispensed statins and beta-blockers in favour of helping people to healthier lifestyles.
 
Sorry to hear all that, my best advice is to wait until the cardiologist to look over things.

The main concern with Atrial fibrillation is the number of causes for it, some mild with others more serious. The good news is in your case it sounds like it is probably mild but the cardiologist will rule some things out that you want ruled out. As for the changes to your blood pressure meds, I'd also agree that the cardiologist may have their own ideas on what that should be.

Just ride it out and see what the docs say. My best wishes for you, sounds like you are on the right path.
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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sorry to hear you are ill Maggie

a friend of mine has this condition, her's is often silent so she doesn't know it is happening until it escalates and then she feels breathed-out and nauseated
she was diagnosed this summer and the only reason they found it was because she had a bigger attack, enough to cause chest pain so that she called an ambulance

other than that, she has likely had it for quite some time

now she tends to monitor herself better as she has come to recognize the symptoms earlier
she is on meds but sorry, I have no idea of the kind
her life style hasn't really altered other than her awareness and not pushing herself to the wall like she used to
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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Thank goodness you are doing well Maggie. I just hope it all works out OK for you.

I have a friend with A-Fib, and the only thing that I've heard is that there's a higher incidence of stroke associated with it.

I just hope you've caught it early enough so that this doesn't befall you.
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

I have lived with A-Fib for years. Never knew I had it until a 24 hour monitor was used to determine my heartbeat rate and at night it dropped to 22 beats per minute which is very low. I was put on Coumadin ( rat poison ) and then given a pacemaker. Got a blood clot in my left shoulder and went back on Coumadin. A few months later, I needed a rewire job ( one lead was not working and was removed ) Since then no problems. Have had one new pacemaker put in when the juice ran low on the first one. Still have about 3 or 4 years of constant usage left on this one. No biggy. I do take Metrorolol ( generic for Toprol )at night to help control the heart rate. ( it is also used in some cases as a blood pressure medicine )

By all means if the pacemaker is recommended, have the procedure.

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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A-Fib affects different people differently. They could not understand that I felt no symptoms from it. As I understand from my wife's ex, it whacked him pretty hard.

If it is moderate, a pacemaker may not be necessary. If severe, possibly one might.

I see my cardiologist every six months and call in for my pacemaker check about every 3 months or 4 months now. I am fortunate in that my BP usually runs between 120/130 over 60/70. I do have COPD, but that is another story. Good Luck with your cardiologist.
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Thank you for the good wishes! I never felt bad . . . Weird.

Anyhow, lots of good info from all. I knew I could count on DP! :)
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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I'm really sorry to hear that, but am relieved you're feeling better. Shortness of breath is a symptom most people ignore, but shouldn't. I'm glad you're going to see a cardiologist tomorrow.

I've never had A-Fib, but I did have all the symptoms of a heart attack a couple years ago... shooting pain into the jaw, cold, clammy skin, extreme palpitations, chest pain, uncontrollable trembling. Turned out, it was some kind of non-heart-related thing. They gave me nitro-glycerin pills, which I've only had to use twice since, and all has been well. I hope this turns out to be the same kind of once or twice, non-heart related thing for you as well... but let the doctors do their thing until they are certain.
 
MaggieD said:
On Wednesday, I was admitted into the hospital with an all-dy pulse rate of 140 at rest. After monitoring for two days, a chemical stress test and an echo cardiogram, I was diagnosed as having had an episode of Arterial Fibulation. For pparently no reason at all since all tests were normal. My heartbeat went back to normal on its own. I follow up with a cardio doc tomorrow, but the consensus seems to be a slight adjustment in my bp meds and an adult aspirin a day.

Does anyone have this condition? How severe (often), what's your treatment?

Thanks!

oh, and I've never felt better in the hospital. Other than slight shortness of breath on exertion, I'd have never known anything was wrong.
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I had chronic progressive A-fib, I had radio frequency ablation to fix it, never had a problem ever again :D

Its typically not a big deal millions of americans have it, some never need it corrected
 
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