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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!
I guess I am a little scare of surgery I am in phoenix az only other thing I have is blood pressure but its under control I do take flecainide for my afib .
I guess I am a little scare of surgery never had to have anything done before plus I hear its a long surgery.I think its more of a metal thing for me.
Hi, @prescott. Welcome to this A-fib discussion. My A-fib appeared on an EKG two years ago this month. It surprised me, because I have had irregular heart beats for years without encountering an A-fib diagnosis. My primary physician referred me to a cardiologist who prescribed Coumadin therapy as a defense against wandering blood clots, and that’s my current status. I have no recognizable A-fib symptoms except irregular heart beats on my BP monitor, which I use daily to track my blood pressure (I’m taking two meds for that). I haven’t had to consider ablation, although a close friend has and was doing well when I saw him a couple of months ago. He said the procedure was not unusually troubling.
I notice you are taking Flecainide in a relatively large dosage, along with a blood pressure medication. I’d recommend a detailed talk with your doctor about this. Get a full explanation about the reason for both medications and, especially, about the possibility that the BP med could aggravate the symptoms from Flecainide, as often happens.
Are you under the care of a specialist in cardiology? What are chances of your having a consultation with Mayo at Phoenix or Scottsdale?
I been on blood pressure meds for 10 yrs only 5mg lisinpol and 25 mg of atenenol I do see a specialist in cardiology at cvc here in phoenix.I will ask him about the meds though .
@prescott, I wish you well in your discussion with your cardiology consultant. I notice that your BP meds are very modest, suggesting that your BP is not a major threat to you. Also, your Lisinopril is related to kidney functions. I also take Lisinopril, and my BP is treated by my kidney specialist. Both American and international medical societies have raised BP targets twice in the last 7 years for senior citizens. Perhaps you’d consider asking your cardiologist (or your primary physician) about a referral to a nephrologist for a review of your BP targets. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Hello this is success101
I had my first a fib attack
8 years ago.
Diet has much to do with that.
I can’t eat late evening.
Starts things up.
No rich foods. I too am on
15mg flecanaide and 15 mg
Sorrento blood thinner.
These two drugs seem to be holding.
My twin sister just had severe
Tachardia. Put on rest.
She had an ablation this week
But restricted. Will have chip in her chest for couple of weeks.
I thank God,we are still here
and leading a normal life.
You can also.
Don’t give up.
Duccess101
Hi, @success101. I’m glad to hear of the stability of your situation after 8 years of A-fib. Your twin sister’s tachycardia is unfortunate, and I hope the ablation brought it under control. Did it involve her ventricles in any way? Since she’s your genetic twin, do you think this presents you a special opportunity to see whether you have a genetic disposition toward an effective medication? I’m thinking of a test by a specialist in pharmacogenomics (PGx), which looks for medications that are best suited to your unique genetic make-up. Others on the Mayo Clinic Connect have discussed PGx and some have said they benefited from it. Can I help you track it down?
I have had afib for many years. For a long time I was on amnioderone but my doctor took me off this because of side affects that are predicted. I’m now on Warfarin and Solitol and so far (knock on wood) have not gone back into afib. I have the warfarin checked every 3-4 weeks.
Success101
My Afib is in control .i had two attacks
And,when my Cardiologist put me on warfarin it was too complicated.
I have been on Zorellto now for over a year.It is working out very well.
Knock on wood. It continues.
I do have serious case of Gerd.
Must be very careful of certain foods.
I feel that can get it going.
Interresting. Yes,i dont know how to track it down. Thankyou success102
Thanks to @dawn_giacabazi , here is a good link to introductory information on pharmacogenomics (PGx).
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/center-for-individualized-medicine/pharmacogenomics.asp?_ga=1.114659847.1472789207.1465656936
When the page comes up, there is a link to more details under a doctor’s picture on the right side of the screen.
Let me know whether we need to track down more information.
Martin
I tried Zorelito and found that i was too dizzy from it to stay with it. I went back to warfrin which so far has worked well.