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Indeed, I found my palpitations (and maybe other rhythm irregularities) to very related to positions like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803052/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Several years ago had 5 shocks in 24 hours from my AICD/Pacemaker. Put in Mayo hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947282/

Discussion: Atrial fibrillation medications side effects

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

@martinzerr Hello I'm 76; former sufferer of Afib which lasted 10-12 hours, and led to passing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496336/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 2 11:25am

Hi Jerrilyn, Welcome. If I can be of any help please ask. I ended up with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835193/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

@bill0996. AFIB is very common and usually the biggest concern is strokes not death from it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039809/

Discussion: Failed 1/18/24 ablation. Shocked 2/1. In AFIB again 3/18.

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

From the 6 different doctors that I have spoken to, Afib becomes permanent over time after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159630/

Discussion: AV Node Ablation Pros and Cons

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

Hi. I just joined this evening and realize your post was awhile ago, but am wondering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204035/

Discussion: Large hematoma in the pocket where a pacemaker is

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

My EP switched me to Sotalol after Flecanide wasn't controlling AFib. Also, I felt bad in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091506/

Discussion: Sinus Rhythm with wide QRS

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Hello. I don't see many posts related to pacemaker issues and am not finding much online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204033/

Discussion: Large hematoma in the pocket where a pacemaker is

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

Deb, I’m sorry you are experiencing these issues with your heart. For most of my life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153438/

Discussion: Only 60 and multiple electric issues

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Pacemaker for A fib ? Not Ablation first or even defibrillator ( internal)?! I thought pacemaker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147322/

Discussion: Afib and fainting

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

I can understand someone’s scarred feelings. When I had my total heart block level three during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298685/

Discussion: Heart Disease: Let’s Talk About the Emotional Side

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

@ejstolte Nice to meet you and Yes our type problem is not the Normal. But I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409240/

Discussion: Going to see an EP for the first time on Oct. 16th.

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

Four years ago I was diagnosed with HCOM. I collapsed while walking. My resting heart rate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972221/

Discussion: Low resting heart rate (50's)

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Thanks for telling me about your experience. This helps so much. My episode lasted four hours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723283/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

I had ablation Sept 8 and felt great for 8days then back into afib. My son...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403560/

Discussion: Failed ablation, what next?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@marybird I too have bradycardia, It has been getting worse with age. I am a 77-year-old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442928/

Discussion: What is done for Bradycardia and Tachycardia syndrome- if pacemaker -

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

I find I only have so much energy to spend each day. If I’ve overdone the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382854/

Discussion: HFpEF

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

Thanks to everyone for sharing their experience. The blood clot in my left arm occurred about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329979/

Discussion: Blood clot following pacemaker insertion?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2020

Many people live with permanent AF as long as the rate is low. They use medications...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325347/

Discussion: Afibs -and- Left Atrial Enlargement

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 12, 2025