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I am 85 years old. Have had afib since 2013 and was prescribed Multaq which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136366/

Discussion: Afib and Multaq

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Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Flecainide almost killed me causing an erratic heart rate and low BP. It took two days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023180/

Discussion: How to control side effects of flecainide/metoprolol?

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Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Good for you. Still trying to find a way to get my lower. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013497/

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

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Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Tara. So happy yo hear you’re doing great! My pacemaker and AV node ablation was put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894568/

Discussion: Hello, I’m new here and 3 days from my procedure for my pacemaker.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Wow, that dr sounds very unfeeling. If he thought you didn’t have a choice, he should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284070/

Discussion: Ventricular Tachycardia

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Posted: Apr 17, 2025

I had one episode of A-flutter years ago that lasted about 4-5 hours and then stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473804/

Discussion: My EP took me off Eliquis but I’m petrified I’ll have a stroke now

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Posted: Jan 3 3:47pm

@redhook1 First, thank you for your service to our Country. I am also 76, had dreadful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444166/

Discussion: Atrial fibrillation

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Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I'm an 89yr old female. Have had diagnosed AFib for about 12 years. Had blackouts after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359312/

Discussion: Digoxin use.. Just beginning to use this drug to regulate heart rate.

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Posted: Jul 29, 2025

@bryanta Good stuff, thank you! EP (Electrophysiolgist) are Cardiaologist that specilize in heart arrhythmia. Its worth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524015/

Discussion: Bradycardia how low is too low

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Posted: Mar 10 1:11pm

This is my first post. I’m also 76 and have had palpitations for years, a dry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797547/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

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Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Several thoughts, monigue (?) (Is it 'Monique?'): You're not too old for catheter ablation. My father...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094041/

Discussion: How to cope with AFIB and Tachycardia

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

The idea behind most remedies/interventions is twofold: firstly, to improve the longevity of the patient, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506453/

Discussion: Pacemaker w/ av block

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Posted: Feb 15 1:00pm

As I mentioned above I never had any heart burn. Different part of the heart. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038890/

Discussion: Information for ventricular tachycardia ablation

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Posted: Mar 23, 2024

I’ve had colon cancer with resection in 2005 age 63. No chemo or radiation. No further...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981342/

Discussion: Afib/tachycardia and colonoscopy

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Posted: Dec 15, 2023

@smazz6 I was diagnosed 17 years ago and I've refused to get a defibrillator or pacemaker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401108/

Discussion: Does anyone else have Long QT Syndrome?

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Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Thanks, @colleenyoung. Mayo has always been close to me. If you’re in Rochester, you’ll understand. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104242/

Discussion: Diastolic dysfunction and resulting a-fib

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Posted: Jun 2, 2016

@danab I always appreciate your comments as you have really been through it all. My EP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009229/

Discussion: Ventricular Tachycardia

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Posted: Feb 4, 2024

There are two types of medicines, one for rate control when in tachycardia and one for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178810/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

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Posted: Nov 23, 2024

That's a tough one, trying to decide the appropriateness of an anticoagulant for an elderly gentleman...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204589/

Discussion: DOAC use for short Atrial Fib episode in 93 yo active male

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Posted: Jan 5, 2025

@bettycll Not a medical person at all. I have had a ICD/Pacemaker since 2006. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287260/

Discussion: Amiodarone experiences

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Posted: Apr 22, 2025