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AFib questions
Good morning! I'm almost 66 years old, with infrequent AFib and on Eliquis. Sunday evening I had a spectacular nosebleed and went to the ER, where the attending physician inserted an epistaxis nasal pack (the kind with the inflatable balloon). I'm getting it removed tomorrow. What can I expect when it comes out--besides my own reaction of dancing gleefully around the office? Blood? Clots? Scabs? A genie? Thanks for your help!
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Oh my,i will be thinking of you.
Woild an ablation be bette=.
Seems like in my small mind
That i t should work.
I hope to hear good news.
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@grandmajan, I shared your disappointment this morning that the cardioversion didn't fix your a-fib, but I sense that your doctor got important new information from trying. With a new exercise program and elimination of Prednisone, you are zeroing-in on your problem. In my case, I have learned that I can live with a-fib by taking Coumadin to prevent strokes, being watchful for symptoms that would have to be addressed, exercising to deal with hypertension, and relying on carefully limited and controlled medications. All of that comes from my physicians who are guiding my process and expecting me to keep them advised of any changes in symptoms. Did your doctors give you information on your chest pain and on the next couple levels of treatment available for overcoming your a-fib?
My husband has Afib. <br><br>Sometimes he gets light headed and has to sit and rest till it passes. <br>Is this common for those with Afib?<br><br>He is on Coumadin as the only med for the Afib.
@ronnie3716, getting light-headed is not an uncommon symptom with a-fib, but I think of it as a hint that a visit with the doctor is in order -- or if the condition turns into a faint, consider going to the ER. Coumadin, as you know, is an anti-coagulant for guarding against blood clots, but it doesn't address the a-fib or its other symptoms. Has his doctor suggested any steps to stabilize his heart rate? Incidentally, I hope your recovery from knee surgery is going well.
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Prednisone and other steroids can be dangerous, depending on length of use<br>and dosage.<br><br>Someypes of A-Fib an be treated with newer drugs than coumadine.<br>
Hi @ronnie3716. @predictable is right, feeling light headed in not uncommon with a-fib. I wanted to share the symptoms from Mayo Clinic as well as some additional information on a-fib with you: http://mayocl.in/29QTCIH. Keep us posted on your husband's condition.
Hi Ronnie, <br>When I was diagnosed with aFib my cardiologist told me that if I experienced dizziness leading to a faint I should go to emergency since it could be symptom of ventricular fib which needs immediate intervention. Without being alarmed it is important to discuss all symptoms with your doctor and have a plan for different scenarios. I know that always helped me. <br>Good luck, <br>Martishka
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Well, no. Not after the Cardioversion attempts. I asked before hand if the reset would fix the pains. He said they were probably another issue and he could look for a cause after the cardioversion and a stress test. Very odd, since the attempt to reset my heart I have not had any (angina like) pains. Possibly anxiety. I'm not having any luck with the Dr that has me on Prednisone. No response from her yet. <br> I would hope for a treatment like you are on, with the least amount of surgical intervention and very controlled use of pills. Yet willing to work with me and give me guidance.<br>I think that it might be helpful to find a Dr. that is not a surgeon? <br>
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