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A-fib combined with Tachycardia,
84Bravo1
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Will put you on your *. Very irregular heartbeat, combined with 220 BPM, will do that to you.
Left the dog out on the front trolley line, while I ran to the grocery store. When I came back after $180 worth, [:0][B)] my dog (Buddy) leaping around like a freakin nut. Six trips (100' or so each,) while dodging and playing with the dog, while carrying bags in.
Hit me all at once. (I did not take my heart pill this AM, day off.) Had to take a knee, (or hit the ground.) Dog licking me in the face, jumping around me. Wanting love. Hard not to laugh.
Concentration and deep regular breaths, got my heart to click back to a normal rhythm.
Isn't getting Old great? [^]
Left the dog out on the front trolley line, while I ran to the grocery store. When I came back after $180 worth, [:0][B)] my dog (Buddy) leaping around like a freakin nut. Six trips (100' or so each,) while dodging and playing with the dog, while carrying bags in.
Hit me all at once. (I did not take my heart pill this AM, day off.) Had to take a knee, (or hit the ground.) Dog licking me in the face, jumping around me. Wanting love. Hard not to laugh.
Concentration and deep regular breaths, got my heart to click back to a normal rhythm.
Isn't getting Old great? [^]
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I was introduced to A-Fib by fainting dead away one Day, while leaving a buddy's place. Was walking to the Car - felt it coming on, and leaned on my elbows at the hood/front window - woke up seconds later in the rainwater gutter!! Buddy said it was "graceful"
I take Dil Tiazm. Works pretty good, when I take it. Day off today, got out of my normal pop a pill before leaving the house routine.
Got a nice migraine setting in now. Somewhat normal after an episode.
Risk of a Stroke, skyrockets when you are having an episode. That scares me far worse than just croaking out. Saw what my Dad had to go through, last 10 of his life. He was much stronger/better with it than I could ever be. That scares the crap out of me, Pretty much more than anything.
Instead of taking it daily, you use a 'pill in the pocket' approach if needed. I assume you are already on an anticoagulant or anti platelet drug since you have valve issues.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041233
You should have a scrip for an anti-arrhythmic to carry around at the least. Propafenone is an old tried and true version that used to be called Rhythmol.
Instead of taking it daily, you use a 'pill in the pocket' approach if needed. I assume you are already on an anticoagulant or anti platelet drug since you have valve issues.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041233
Thanks for the insight Marc. I'll look into/discuss those with my Cardiologist.
No anticoagulant or anti-platelet currently. Ive been told my Heart (overall) is extremely healthy. BP low, cholesterol low, everything test out good. Just the bad valve (repaired) and the occasional A-fib, Tachycardia episodes. I will ask about them. Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
You should have a scrip for an anti-arrhythmic to carry around at the least. Propafenone is an old tried and true version that used to be called Rhythmol.
Instead of taking it daily, you use a 'pill in the pocket' approach if needed. I assume you are already on an anticoagulant or anti platelet drug since you have valve issues.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041233
Thanks for the insight Marc. I'll look into/discuss those with my Cardiologist.
No anticoagulant or anti-platelet currently. Ive been told my Heart (overall) is extremely healthy. BP low, cholesterol low, everything test out good. Just the bad valve (repaired) and the occasional A-fib, Tachycardia episodes. I will ask about them. Thanks.
I know it's none of my biz, but I'm shocked your cardio doc doesn't at least have you on low dose aspirin daily considering you evidently have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Might want to think about starting it.
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
You should have a scrip for an anti-arrhythmic to carry around at the least. Propafenone is an old tried and true version that used to be called Rhythmol.
Instead of taking it daily, you use a 'pill in the pocket' approach if needed. I assume you are already on an anticoagulant or anti platelet drug since you have valve issues.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041233
Thanks for the insight Marc. I'll look into/discuss those with my Cardiologist.
No anticoagulant or anti-platelet currently. Ive been told my Heart (overall) is extremely healthy. BP low, cholesterol low, everything test out good. Just the bad valve (repaired) and the occasional A-fib, Tachycardia episodes. I will ask about them. Thanks.
I know it's none of my biz, but I'm shocked your cardio doc doesn't at least have you on low dose aspirin daily considering you evidently have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Might want to think about starting it.
Thanks Marc. I will look into it. It's never been suggested to me, but it couldn't hurt.
Do you have one of these to see what you heart rate is, especially resting HR at night?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finger-tip-Pulse-Oximeter-CMS50DL-blue-Rubber-case-Blood-Oxymeter-US-battery-FDA/112899758023?epid=1339878348&hash=item1a495997c7:g:OsgAAOSwtEpalRbV
mike
It sucks, but it does beat the only available alternative.
If one's heart stopped for 8 hrs wouldn't the flesh decay
Not sure of the exact procedure/equipment, But my understanding is that blood is continuously routed through your system while the heart is stopped. How else could it be accomplished?
I'm sure some here, know more about it than I do.
take better care of yourself - dont end up in an ambulance or the hospital - currently the bed next to me / in my room in the icu is empty...
mike
Sorry to hear they got you again.
Big prayers and Happy Easter Mike.
quote:Originally posted by rong
If one's heart stopped for 8 hrs wouldn't the flesh decay
Not sure of the exact procedure/equipment, But my understanding is that blood is continuously routed through your system while the heart is stopped. How else could it be accomplished?
I'm sure some here, know more about it than I do.
A heart/lung machine pumps the oxygenated blood while they gut you like a fish.
Make more, smaller loads of groceries, or park closer to the cart you made for Buddy; let him bring in the bacon!
I get woozy after restocking my bottled water stash; currently have enough to last until election day, but I buy 3-4 32packs every shopping trip. Suckers are heavy, two at a time!
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by rong
If one's heart stopped for 8 hrs wouldn't the flesh decay
Not sure of the exact procedure/equipment, But my understanding is that blood is continuously routed through your system while the heart is stopped. How else could it be accomplished?
I'm sure some here, know more about it than I do.
A heart/lung machine pumps the oxygenated blood while they gut you like a fish.
Make more, smaller loads of groceries, or park closer to the cart you made for Buddy; let him bring in the bacon!
I get woozy after restocking my bottled water stash; currently have enough to last until election day, but I buy 3-4 32packs every shopping trip. Suckers are heavy, two at a time!
It was not all about carrying the groceries. I believe it to be more jumping around and playing with the Dog. (Getting my heart rate up.) It's not brought on by strenuous physical exertion, while that will sometimes bring it on. It's sneaky.
Sometimes while just sitting on the couch watching TV, it will hit me out of the blue.
Feels like (As has been so eloquently described here on these forums.) "A large fish flopping around in your chest." Good stuff. [:D]
Take it easy you don't want to stroke out.
Thanks Sam. I hear you Brother. My worst nightmare. (Stroke.)
My Dad is in a Asst Living facility and there are a bunch of stroked out people there.
Mine too.
My Dad is in a Asst Living facility and there are a bunch of stroked out people there.
I'm very sorry to hear of your issues with your Dad. Ive read them, but did not post to them, because had nothing helpful to add. You have been in my thoughts and Prayers though Brother.
One of the main reasons I moved back down to this area, was in order to help with my Dad. It wax really tough to watch the deterioration.
My worst nightmare by far is to stroke out. I would much rather croak out.
Best to You and your Dad Sam.
-Ken-