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Does anyone with AFIB NOT take blood thinners?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jan 23 9:08am | Replies (149)Comment receiving replies
Ah that heart rate is a key issue that should to be ignored. 190 is a very high HR that can be dangerous. I failed to mention that my HR when in A-fib is always be in the 80's and my blood pressure is normal which is quite safe. I didn't make that clear. I am uncomfortable even in the 80's but my normal resting rate is in the mid-upper 40's.
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@harveywj the low blood pressure is also an issue because beta blockers and diltiazem lower it further. Paramedics gave me a bolus of diltiazem despite my telling them not to and my systolic blood pressure went down to 60. The ICU was to monitor my blood pressure while doing a slow diltiazem drip.
The fast heart rate ("atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response" means I always feel it, at least! Wishing you good luck !