Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Hello @jamesyoung and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. While those of us on Connect are not medical staff, this community is made up of patients and caregivers who share their experiences to help others. I can understand if you are confused by falling into a borderline category with such a serious condition.

Can I start by asking if you are looking to confirm the myocardiopathy given the borderline diagnosis by your current physician? If so, are you interested in a second opinion?

Yes I don’t think I have it and would definitely like to have another set of eyes or opinion on things for my peace of mind. I have no symptoms and based off of MRI everything else is normal, no other issues/defects

Given what you have shared and your "hunch" I feel like a second opinion would be well-served and to help give you clarity on what may lie ahead. Do you have an idea of where you would like to go for your second opinion at this point @jamesyoung ?

Thank you

hello, I posted a few things when I had other problems, but apparently. health problems come one after another in the last month or so i feel/have lots of palpitation especially when I am sitting down, my blood pressure is high, I was already taken Micardis 80mg and now i was given PMS-Hidrocholorothiazide 25mg today i took one pill but the blood pressure is high i also did an Echocardiogram I don't have the results yet too soon, hopefully i will get a response

Hello to everyone
I am a 73 yr old man (74 in Jan 2021) who is scheduled to have the Watchman installed on Dec 22, 2020. i have had AFIB for more than 20 years. I have been having talks with my Cardiologist and my GI team for more than 2 years about the Watchman. I have issues with internal bleeding so my GI team has not been in favor of the Watchman because of the blood thinner use. I finally have my GI team on board now and they agree to this procedure. It is very important to me that all my medical team members are on the same page. So, after a lot of research I have decided it is time to get this done. I just had my first TEE which went very well. The surgeon is pleased with what he saw. I am very aware of how the procedure is done and what to expect during and after. I am very aware of any possible side effects. I am going into this as a fully informed patient. I am very thankful for this blog and all those who have posted about their procedures. It has been very helpful to get this much information before the procedure. My procedure will be done at Scott and White Hospital in Temple Texas. I trust my team and know I am in good hands. Thank you Mayo Clinic for making this board available and for all the great information. Thanks again for all of you that have posted here. One can never have too much information. I will post again after the procedure.

Best wishes for a successful outcome. There's nothing better than a well informed and proactive patient. A good team of physicians is very important too. Take care and let's know of the progress.

Thank you. I have my covid test saturday so if that comes back negative (I'm sure it will) that we are a go for the 22nd. So ready to get this done.

Hello! I am Debbie, 69, with CHF. New bi ventricular pace maker/defibrillator implanted Oct 2020. Area is still sore to touch, cannot wear strap over it, feels bumpy not smooth (keloids?)still experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath occasionally. Have Medtronic device. Feeling a sting/burn...from 3 secs to 15-20 secs! Usual???
Small frame so arm movement across implant is painful. Last few days am having PVCs. But not like before implant..very few. Any words of advice from experienced warriors? I have always been a happy person but this is terrible.

Hi @deb1020, welcome. I'm tagging a few experienced warriors (as you so nicely put it) like @fighter @vickinlowe @danab @yoanne @maryrohrer1 @corjianne to see if they have experience to offer.

Deb, in Oct 2020 you had a bi-ventribular pacemaker implanted and you're concerned about ongoing side effects such as dizziness and shortness of breath, as well as a sting or burning sensation. When do these symptoms appear? Have you talked to your cardiologist about them?