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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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I've been dealing with irregular heart rhythms since my teens. I am now in my seventies. I've had ablations for tachycardia and A-Fib and now take warfarin daily as well as sotalol.
Thank you, Fiddlinchuck. The info was nice to hear. I only have the tiring easy and the shortness of breath. But my heart rate stays too low. I have seen a few things on Facebook about Watchman . But do not know anything about it. I will check it out further. Thanks again...
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1 ReactionHi, LOvelyday4, . I to have a fib that is mostly asymptomatic. Am on Eliquis, flecainide, and Metoprolol. My pacemaker was implanted in April after fainting episodes due to a very low heart rate. My cardiologist indicated that my pulse would dip to 33 at night and that I also had “pauses” of up to 4 seconds with no pulse, which were the cause of the fainting. My new pacemaker is dialed in to keep my pulse at an even 60 BPM, no more fainting and I can do hiking biking and other activities as I wish. There are some restrictions on movement and lifting in the weeks following the implant, but after that, the pacemaker has been mostly doing its job invisibly, with no problems. I highly recommend it, I might be dead now if not for the pacemaker. I am now on track for a Watchman device, as soon all of the unvaccinated Covid patients clear out of the hospital and they are able to resume procedures like Watchman devices. I hope that this is helpful.
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2 Reactionsthank you , Predicable. That was nice info. I've talked to a few more people and they said the same that I would feel so much better afterward. I use to bowl too. Years ago. Good for you on your 233......
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2 ReactionsHi, Lovelyday4 (@lovelyday4). I have had Afib for 5 years, and it's asymptomatic, but I don't have a Pacemaker nor has it been suggested. However, I have two close friends with one. A brother-in-law had one installed 10 years ago, and it was replaced (updated) last year; he is very active in his mid-70s, traveling around the world, often with his wife and two bicycles they use to travel miles a day in foreign lands. The other friend had one installed three months ago after he experienced symptoms like you describe. Three weeks ago, he returned to our bowling team and shows every likelihood of being his old expert self, averaging 170 and enjoying every weekly match. He is just past 70. I'm 86 and bragging this week that I started out Tuesday with a 233 game! Martin
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1 ReactionHi, my name is lOvelyday4,
I got Afib in 2016 Now my Dr. tells me I need to probably get a pacemaker because my heart rate is staying too low. I get tired easily and out of breath easily. The thought scares me. I am 80 yrs old. I guess I am lucky I made it this far. I am on Eliquis. No other problems with the Afib. Is there anyone else new to a pacemaker?
Hi Rianders, that is a difficult decision and not something I'm qualified to answer. Did you already have a video consult with Mayo Clinic?
My wife has been diagnosed with Bradycardia. I would like to get a feeling for roughly how urgent her care needs to be. In the last 2 weeks her heart rate has been in the 40’s when exercising with dizziness & fatigue. I read “she may need a pacemaker immediately but can wait 3 days”. Mayo says wait a week for an appointment after a video visit. What should we do - get immediate help locally, wait a ~week for an Mayo appointment or wait to see if the symptoms continue ? Thanks Rianders
Hi, I have been reading posts and comments here. About 6 months ago I had an implanted loop recorder which is now showing paroxysmal AFib. I am lightheaded most of the time, dizzy sometimes, tired, lots of palpitations, and feel like my heart is in a hurry to be off to some other event!
So far, I have Eliquis and 12.5 mg metoprolol. That's all for the heart.
I have bradycardia and tachycardia.
What do you think is next?
Wouldn't an ablation sooner rather than later be a good idea before more damage is done to my heart?
I see the electrophysiologist again in 3 months.
(I also have celiac disease, pernicious anemia, UCTD, small airways disease, and possibly a dysautonomia.)
I just started taking Hawthorne berries capsules from Vitacost because my sister and brother-in-law said that after 3 months of 2/day, their AFib went away!
Symptoms are: feel an irregular heartbeat, some shortness of breath, headaches at times. The next day I am tired.