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Afib and fainting

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 26, 2024 | Replies (21)

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@californiazebra

Whenever I'm in afib, my blood pressure drops too low so I have to be careful to remember not to stand up too quickly. I tend to pop out of my chair, just start walking across the room and then I'm grabbing the wall in a few feet in order not to fall as things start to go black. I need to stand up slowly and stay there a few seconds before walking. Did you happen to stand up right before you fainted?

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I haven't previously had low blood pressure when in Afib--just a pounding, rapid heartbeat. I was sitting down the whole time, listening to a panel discussion. Thanks for the suggestion, though--I will keep it in mind if it recurs.