Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 14, 2018

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.

I'm Kanaaz (@kanaazpereira), and I'm the moderator of this group. When you post to this group, chances are you'll also be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

dalebout123 | @dalebout123 | Mar 7 11:31am

In reply to @carlybull1 "They did every test there is I think. It was finally a Holter Monitor. Good Luck" + (show)

Thanks!

carlybull1 | @carlybull1 | Mar 6 6:40pm

Hello and nice to meet you. 7 mo ago I was passing out regularly. In and out of the hospital a few times and nothing.
Finally hooked me up to a Holter Monitor over night.
28 second Pause.
Still get light headed on occasion.
Has anyone experienced short term memory since receiving the pace maker?
If it possible that passing g out so often and lack of blood to the brain could cause this.
I had no issue before this.

carlybull1 | @carlybull1 | Mar 6 6:18pm

carlybull1 | @carlybull1 | Mar 6 4:48pm

In reply to @carlybull1 "Yes! Was starting to think I had Dementia or Alzhiemers." + (show)

What did you do?

meredithes | @meredithes | Mar 6 2:35pm

Hi everyone. My name is Emily. I survived 3 cardiac arrests after turning 22 and was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome. I’m currently enrolled in a study at the University of Rochester studying this problem. I have a Medtronic ICD implant and take Metoprolol to help manage my condition. Anyone else have Long QT?