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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.
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PAf for over 10 years
Flecainide as PIP and Bisoprolol usually helped
when arrhythmia onset.
But 2 days ago didn’t . Went to ER , where with 24 hr IV Amiodoron heart rate stabilized to normal.
Prescribed - stop Flecainide and start Amiodoron.
No arrhythmia or tachycardia so far but feel sick,( tired, weak exhausted!!)
Perhaps stronger Amiodoron helped to convert , but for everyday day it feels “too much”
I am a 75 year old. I was found to have Afib last Nov. Then I was found with a bad Aortic valve when they tried to shock my heart back into rhythm which did not succeed. Had a TAVR done 12/29/2025. Dizzy spells and short-term memory loss since. Pacemaker placed since, every test known done since, ablation and watchman placed this week. Heart not in Afib now. Praying this all works. Six months of torture has been awful. On Eliquis since beginning! Any advice is appreciated.
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@wendyann56 Have you seen a pulmonologist? How is your adiposity (percentage of body fat)? Does your spine support your head and thorax well.....or do you have the early stages of a 'dowager's hump?' Do you habitually slump when you sit? Have you been tested for allergens formally? Are your bowels moving at least once a day (this may look like a very odd question, but some bowels are 'lazy' and only expel their contents after days of buildup. Naturally, there is volume to consider, and it's all sharing the same enclosure...your abdominal cavity)?
I’m a 70 year old female who has been experiencing really bad wheezing since about last October, it got worse so in February I went to my GP and, after blood tests and a chest CT scan showed no reason for this he referred me to a cardiologist for an echocardiogram and a consult. I finally had that appoinment today and it showed no problem with my heart which, while reassuring, does not really help. My wheezing comes and goes, sometimes is really bad for weeks at a time even when I’m just sitting reading a book or watching tv, on some occasions I’ve got super hot and felt like I was going to pass out, other times it’s like someone has flicked a switch and I’m perfectly okay for a few weeks. The cardiologist was as mystified as I am, his suggestion is that I purchase an electronic gadget that I would use to get a EKG reading when I’m having the wheezing then email it to him. He says it could be an arrhythmia or Atrial Fibrillation but without actually seeing the reading while it’s happening there’s nothing he can do. I have NO palpitations or chest pain and my BP, heart rate and oxygen level remain perfectly normal on the days I’m wheezing bad. I’m just wondering if anyone else has this same problem and what the outcome was.
Has anyone tried acupuncture to help with stress for atrial flutter? What was your experience. I had an ablation last October UCSF but 2 aflutter episodes this year. I think stress was a big trigger. First time trying acupuncture today and it was very relaxing. Supposed to calm your nervous system and help mimimize the number of episodes. Another ablation end of August...
B Weston
I learned at age 60 I had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and was prescribed a low does beta blocker. At 71 I had an episode of fast heart rate with a lot of chest pressure. Ended up in the ER and through test and evaluation was determined this was brought on by sleep apnea. So, became the proud user of a C-pap device. Also, received an implanted device …pacemaker / defibrillator combo. I also have a heart monitor by my bedside that downloads nightly. During the last three years I have had three ablations!!!
I am still experiencing atrial flutter. Looks like another ablation is in my future!!!!!! My medications are metoprolol, eliquis, losartan, & farxiga along with rosuvastatin
I would like to hear from folks who have had heart ablations.
@diane07710 Okay, the low rate is what was missing from the earlier description of circumstances...and now it makes sense. Well, I hope it goes swimmingly and that you get your life back! And thanks for clarifying.
I was in paroxysmal until the incident the end of March. I am now in persistent afib...I don't come out very often. A year ago it was about 50% of the time. I have had low heart rate for years. In the 40's at night which is expected to return which is the reason for the pacemaker. My lowest rate that I'm aware of is 38 BPM....last fall.