Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Hi Ruth,
I am sorry you are going through an AFib episode, they are not pleasant. When I had my 7 hour AFib episode earlier this year, I was on “pill in the pocket” meds to use for an AFib episode (Flecainide and metoperol tartrate). I took both meds, and messaged my Cardiac Electriphysiologist because I was out of state. He told me if I did not convert back to sinus rhythm by the morning, then to go to the emergency department for a cardioversion. Contact your doctor for instructions. Some Cardiology offices do Cardioversions in the office or have other suggestions. Let us know how you are doing.

Here is a link that may be helpful.
https://drjohnday.com/7-ways-to-stop-an-afib-attack/

Very helpful article. Thanks!

Thanks for telling me about your experience. This helps so much. My episode lasted four hours and it’s the first episode I have had since the pacemaker and meds. I will definitely contact my EP to get his recommendation for if it happens again. Thanks too for sending the very helpful link.

Hello, I'm Denise married with grown kids & grandson.
I was diagnosed with LBBB a year ago, as well as cardiomyopathy & CHF. After trying to get the meds right-- my blood pressure bottoms out, the cardiologist want a hemodynmic cath & possible CR-T anyone have experience with this?

I am not sure if my introduction and question from this from this morning posted? Happy 4th everyone!

Hi Denise,
I had a Right Heart Cath (RHC) with exercise and hemodynamic monitoring at Mayo. I am not sure what test CRT is. Are you interested in know about my experience? I was diagnosed with HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction), a type of heart failure. I was having symptoms of hypoxia (low blood oxygen), chest tightness, near fainting spells, dyspnea, low blood pressure, and arrhythmias.

Hi Janet
I am still navigating this web site and did not see your answer until not. Yes I would like to know more about what your experience is with the Cath test with exercise was like? I have dilated cardio myopathy and CHF as well as an arrythmia Left Bundle Block, I have had alot of trouble with medications causing low b/p and fatigue as well and continues chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Hi

It sounds as if we have alot of issues in common, unfortunately.
The CR-T is the type of pacemaker they are talking about putting in, I think it was called or maybe CR-D
Anyway that would be the reason for the test, to see if that is what I need.
Thank
Denise

I'm Julie - living back in Phoenix (grew up here in mid 1940s). My husband Bill has dementia, CKD, CVI, among other problems. He has had heart arrhythmia for some years but not at a point to cause concern. A recent EKG showed his BPM at 58. The other information on the test was not in layman's terms and he hasn't had a follow-up appointment with his doctor yet so no idea if good, bad or so-so. Assuming no immediate problem. Bill is 89 - and a handful. His high blood pressure has been kept at a good point for decades with medication. Last two doctor visits it was at 92/57.
Guessing that the arrhythmia is a minor problem.