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@colleenyoung first let me clarify. The heart defect I had for 50ys. Was a AVNRT , it was fixed with an ablation. That was in 2010. But in 2009 I had a nervous breakdown, causing neurological damage. This was confirmed by the surgeon in 2010. He said it couldn't be repaired. So since 09 I have arrhythmias. They cause low BP. This last er trip was not the one by ambulance, they would have taken me to a hospital that has the cardo Dr that said I od on caffeine. So I had a friend take me to a different one. My BP was very high , 211/98, I had pressure and mild heart pain. I didn't think heartattack, but a definite serious problem. Normally I figure out and handle myself, can't depend on dr. I tried everything I knew and still BP was up and climbing. So now I'm back to on my own. Thanks for all the support ( I needed it) and advice. You can't make dr listen. I had a pcp years ago, she was experiencing all the same symptoms as I was. Her Dr accused her of overreacting and self diagnosing. They just don't care.

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@sing26 Bottom line up front: If you don't think your doctor is listening, get a new doctor.
I started searching on the internet for a new cardio doctor and for other cardio institutions that I could go to for procedures.

For a little background, I live in a rural part of SW Colorado and my options for cardio care are limitied. When I was diagnosed with AFib the doctor I saw (was given to) didn't seem to listen and didn't want to be very proactive in care opportunities. My primary care provider was great and she got me on all of the meds I needed to control the AFib. I needed a great cardio team so I contacted University Health in Aurora, CO and they did a telehealth appointment and told me I was a candicate for pulse field ablation. Had to fly to Denver, but everything worked out. I now have two great cardio teams both of which are remote, but are able to provide the care that I need. This coupled with my primary care provider has me on the right path to controling my AFib.