Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

@wcuro
I really appreciate the information you have provided. I will discuss further with my cardiologist with this information in mind.

Hello. I'm gloroy, 72 years old female who's had 2 cardioversions several years ago and a watchman. I recently stopped sotalol and have had a rapid pulse since then (110-115). I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if it returned to normal on its own.

I am pretty conservative with meds especially ones that are new to me. I am an 83 year old in heart failure. Tried different things for atrial tach and started Metoprolol at. 50 mg. It did nothing until I got to 200 mg. Where it worked well.

I agree that you need a good cardiologist who can find out what med and dose works well for you. Good luck.

@gloroy71 You should be seen by a cardiologist right away. HR higher than 100 BPM normally mean tachyarrhythmia and it is hard on the heart.

@dirko Good point! However, and this also is based on many reports by patients across fora, metoprolol has an incremental effect on the heart to the point where suddenly patients report feeling dizzy, out of breath, or they fall after fainting, and it is soon found that their dose of metoprolol is now too high and that their hearts are being beaten down to dangerous rates. This is especially the case for patients whose arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation, is intermittent, or paroxysmal, and whose hearts spend a lot of time in normal sinus rhythm. It is during these periods that the heart can be medicated overly and have its output reduced to the point where it is dangerous. A few learn this the hard way.

I have a pacemaker and am in afib and flutter a lot. 25+ TIA's since March
On Eliquis and Metooproiol.
Went to ER for first 10 TIA's than stopped. Clots are broke up before
CT and MRI scans. Am scheduled in August for ablation/watchman.

I plan to get a device that shows afib.
When in Afib I plan to try some of the following
Cold shower, Valsalva , or Yoga ie downword dog, mountain , chair pose,
I think the Idea is to shock the heart to interrupt the afib.

@bryanta
https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2016/11/11/short-episodes-of-atrial-fibrillation-dont-increase-stroke-risk/

@gloaming
I did let my Dr know. It calmed down a week later. I will never discontinue a heart med before checking with my Dr.

I’m Tracey and I’ve never posted as part of a group before. Just desperate for support and understanding about my recently diagnosed SVT. I just came across this when researching what is triggering my newly diagnosed SVT suddenly. Started very mildly in Jan 26. Wore holter monitor for week and caught some irregularities. Took couple months to see cardiologist at end of April. During this time episodes very infrequent and didn’t last long. I barely noticed and told Doctor that. The cardiologist switched my blood pressure medication around same time I had viral infection and my PCP put me on steroids. I ended up in ER five days later on May 27. Heart racing non-stop for hours, sky high BP and anxiety like crazy. ER did all the tests and doctor said my heart was ok and that steroids triggered very bad SVT. Said should feel better once steroids out of my system. Few days later I started to feel better. Still had episodes but not all the time and not as bad until the past five days. it picked up Sun evening and got bad enough that I’m having trouble sleeping. I’m so tired. Been like this for days. I’m mostly good during day while at work but in the evening when I lie down it cranks up. I’m sure the stress/anxiety it is causing me doesn’t make it better. I also realized that some other medications i recently started might trigger so I’m going to try stopping them as well as going back on my previous BP med. It is just so frustrating and my cardiologist isn’t very responsive (only saw him the one time in end April) so I might be looking for another one. After reading some posts, I realized that I too had Covid in Dec 25 and this started about a month later. My heart just feels like it is going to jump out of my chest at times and my chest is sore as it can last for hours. Last night it was happening for several hours before I finally fell asleep but only slept about four hours then up again. Does anyone notice it happened more while lying down or at night? Hoping for some support and to not feel so alone and scared. My family tries but just doesn’t understand what this feels like and how disruptive it is. Thanks and Prayers!

@tlaun44 Food can trigger this as well as stress and anxiety. Chocolate, Caffeinated drinks, and starchy food that pushes your blood sugar up like bread, rice, noodles, cakes, cookies, any carbohydrate heavy snack and being dehydrated, Did you have a silent heart attack that you did not know you had that would have created scar tissue in the heart which would interferes with the hearts electrical signals? Research calcium and magnesium.- From asking AI - Magnesium and calcium have a push-and-pull relationship that is critical for heart rhythm. Magnesium acts as a natural blocker that regulates the amount of calcium entering heart cells. This balance allows your heart muscle to contract properly and relax fully between beats, stabilizing electrical signaling.How They Interact - Calcium's Role: Calcium is essential for heart muscle contraction. However, too much calcium can overstimulate the heart's electrical system, potentially leading to irregular beats or palpitations.Magnesium's Role: Magnesium controls how and when electricity moves through your heart. It prevents excessive calcium from entering heart cells, keeping your heartbeat steady and preventing arrhythmia's. The Imbalance: If your magnesium levels are low, your heart cannot effectively regulate calcium. This lack of regulation can cause the heart to beat out of sync or speed up. Dietary Sources: You can boost both minerals naturally. Foods like spinach, almonds, and avocados are high in magnesium, while dairy products, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens provide calcium. Safety Considerations: Self-prescribing high doses of either mineral can cause further electrolyte imbalances or interact with existing medications. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.