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Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 14, 2018

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.

I'm Kanaaz (@kanaazpereira), and I'm the moderator of this group. When you post to this group, chances are you'll also be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

lindy9 | @lindy9 | 1 day ago
In reply to @arcounselman "Hi, I am 67 and have been treated for AFib for about 8 years. I have..." + (show)
@arcounselman

Hi,
I am 67 and have been treated for AFib for about 8 years.

I have been relatively symptom free for that time with the medications prescribed.

I recently had a COVID vaccine and developed daily AFib symptoms.

Has anyone else experienced a connection between vaccines and the uptake of AFib symptoms?

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Of course there is a connection. Sto consuming anything with caffeine if you have been.

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mereneg | @mereneg | 1 day ago
In reply to @arcounselman "Hi, I am 67 and have been treated for AFib for about 8 years. I have..." + (show)
@arcounselman

Hi,
I am 67 and have been treated for AFib for about 8 years.

I have been relatively symptom free for that time with the medications prescribed.

I recently had a COVID vaccine and developed daily AFib symptoms.

Has anyone else experienced a connection between vaccines and the uptake of AFib symptoms?

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Hi.

This doesn't address your question (which leads me to wonder whether the vaccines played a role in my AF). Rather, I'm just wondering what meds you've been on, and whether you were still in AF but without symptoms.

I went into persistent AF (first known AF occurrence) in late May. Metoprolol reduced (but did not stop) the fibrillation, and stopped the symptoms.

I had a successful cardioversion last week (despite not being to take amiodarone). Waiting to see how long it lasts.

Cheers.

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windyshores | @windyshores | 1 day ago

The vax may cause heart issues but for me, COVID did! So for me the vaccination is an absolute necessity.

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leara484 | @leara484 | 15 hours ago
In reply to @lauriea2024 "My name is Laurie and I’ve been diagnosed with SVT. It initially started with random episodes..." + (show)
@lauriea2024

My name is Laurie and I’ve been diagnosed with SVT. It initially started with random episodes of a pulse rate around 165 that lasted about a minute. I work out everyday and have had stress tests, echos, ekgs, you name it and my heart function is fine except for these random bouts. Now I’ve had 4 episodes in the last month with my pulse in the 180s that lasted only up to ten minutes. It is terrifying! My cardiologist said as long as they are asymptomatic, which they are, I am fine.
My primary care thinks it may have something to do with COVID vaccines.
My other fear is that I have an anaphylactic reaction to IV contrast, so an ablation or a cath are pretty much out of the question.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? COVID vaccine related?
Ways to cope?
Thanks in advance!

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Hi, I am just curious. If you are asymptomatic, how do you know to take your pulse? Rates in the 180s are pretty hard to count out.

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