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Hi. I had my sixth ICD implanted this past November and cannot imagine life without the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245771/

Discussion: Understanding ICDs – Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Support Group: Pacemaker & ICDs

Posted: Feb 5, 2019

I hear you. So many mysteries, so few anchors, talks of 'triggers', positional, drugs suddenly, maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162653/

Discussion: tragus stim? Pill in the pocket Flecanide?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

@chica It's understandable to be nervous and reasons vary for individuals as to why they might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184650/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Apr 2, 2018

My posts get lengthy and have become burdensome to me about atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, their progressive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091224/

Discussion: Cardiologist doubled my metoprolol to treat PVC

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

HI... am new to AFib and meds. Concerns and questions!? Bradycardia noted 2014. Holtor monitors rates...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311894/

Discussion: Taking Eliquis and Metoprolol for A-fib: Concerned about side effects

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

@catmom777 You did the right thing to use your blood pressure monitor and call for help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252798/

Discussion: Questions about Eliquis and Meds for Pain Relief

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 28, 2020

The emotional side of having life threatening heart problems has been really tough, and I seldom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298756/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2020

When I had my second ablation, I was thinking the worst because of my horrible seven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871825/

Discussion: Second heart ablation: Was it successful second time around?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Hi Teresa, I just wrote my introduction a moment ago -- in a nutshell i don\'t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184583/

Discussion: Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 15, 2018

@bens1 Hello again. I see a electrophysiologist (EP) who's name is Dr. Kusumoto. I first saw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294433/

Discussion: How long does ablation last?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: 2 days ago

I think in the medical field the mental side of PAC and PVCs are not addressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955066/

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Thank you for your post! the doctors have both told me that the meds have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/332193/

Discussion: Preparing for another cardioversion with the drug Amiodarone

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 7, 2021

Hi @exboater, that must be confusing. I wanted to tag fellow Connect members @lisa7 and @danab...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260772/

Discussion: PAC or PVC?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

An EP (electrophysiologist) is a cardiologist that specializes in heart rhythm issues. Pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, ablations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199510/

Discussion: Long Term PAC and PVC Suffer. Need your support and guidance

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

Davidok, Do the research on the QRT. They only last a few years and are not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139378/

Discussion: Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB) life expectancy?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

@gram0322 I don't know anything about pacemakers but what was your total heart rate? If the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045377/

Discussion: Are 84 pvcs an hour excessive?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Hello, yes this a new diagnosis. A little nervous because I have 2 family members with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/278254/

Discussion: Left Bundle Branch Block

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

@maxine Reading your post, I can see why the form was set aside by Mayo. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276549/

Discussion: Why Mayo Cardiology refuses to "clear" an MRI outside of Mayo

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 19, 2019

Welcome to Connect, @charlottegrace, Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a condition of the heart where the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259820/

Discussion: Left ventricular non-compaction – LVNC

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

My heart used to beat chaotically etc. If you haven't read my solution. TOTALLY eliminate ANYTHING...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094832/

Discussion: How to cope with AFIB and Tachycardia

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 26, 2024