Update on Tachycardia Last week my heart rate was fast and I was searching for the cause, blaming it on MSG or whatever. It's still fast, and after having an EKG, I now know that it's atrial flutter and will be scheduled for cardioversion. After over four months of perfect NSR since my ablation, it is kind of a let down. But I guess flutter can often be an unexpected visitor after ablation. Now I'm starting to get nervous about the cardioversion, as I've never had one except during the ablation. Any advice on how to get mentally ready for a cardioversion? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188073#msg-188073 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:47:56 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188100#msg-188100 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188100#msg-188100 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:08:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188098#msg-188098 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188098#msg-188098
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Not that I have this issue, but wondering if a person drinking the extra water should add in some electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium)? Seems like a lot of extra water would dilute them.

Yeah, probably so if it's a lot of additional water. Just substituting juices or coconut water for some of the plain water would be more than sufficient, I would think.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:10:51 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188094#msg-188094 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188094#msg-188094
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ANP tells your kidneys you have too much water, so you need to consume fluids to overrule the lie your kidneys are being told. Drink as much water as you think you're peeing beyond normal.*
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Not that I have this issue, but wondering if a person drinking the extra water should add in some electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium)? Seems like a lot of extra water would dilute them.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:23:39 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188092#msg-188092 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188092#msg-188092 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:26:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188091#msg-188091 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188091#msg-188091

* If you've been diagnosed with heart failure or kidney disease, consult your doc first.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:21:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188089#msg-188089 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188089#msg-188089 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:22:01 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188088#msg-188088 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188088#msg-188088
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Depending on the dosage, and their weight estimate/record of your body mass, they may over-drug you slightly or under drug-you. The latter happened to me and I regained the 'hearing voices' level of consciousness just as the third of three permissible jolts was issued by the technician.
I wouldn't call it the best experience of my life, but I lived.

Here is moderator Shannon's post from 10 years ago with a similar experience. The over-drug option seems to be preferable IMO: [www.afibbers.org]

Thanks for the link. I have to confess to laughing...some...because my experience was quite similar. I was just beginning to come out when I got that massive, and painful, jolt. I moaned and heard myself say aloud, 'OOhhh, that's painful.'

"Oops, sorry...." and for the next three minutes, I swear, my pectoral muscles rippled and I felt like I was shivering badly. And, it didn't work to boot. 8-)]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:15:24 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188087#msg-188087 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188087#msg-188087 My heart rate has been pretty consistent for a week, running around 125 at rest to 135 with activity.]]> LLA AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:06:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188086#msg-188086 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188086#msg-188086 bneedell AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:33:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188084#msg-188084 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188084#msg-188084
I have to have a tolerant er doctor. They usually smile because of the number of ecv I’ve had, I know what works.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:22:37 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188082#msg-188082 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188082#msg-188082
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Depending on the dosage, and their weight estimate/record of your body mass, they may over-drug you slightly or under drug-you. The latter happened to me and I regained the 'hearing voices' level of consciousness just as the third of three permissible jolts was issued by the technician.
I wouldn't call it the best experience of my life, but I lived.

Here is moderator Shannon's post from 10 years ago with a similar experience. The over-drug option seems to be preferable IMO: [www.afibbers.org]]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:57:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188081#msg-188081 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188081#msg-188081
Depending on the dosage, and their weight estimate/record of your body mass, they may over-drug you slightly or under drug-you. The latter happened to me and I regained the 'hearing voices' level of consciousness just as the third of three permissible jolts was issued by the technician.
I wouldn't call it the best experience of my life, but I lived.]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:08:14 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188080#msg-188080 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188080#msg-188080 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:07:37 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188075#msg-188075 Re: Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188075#msg-188075
You will be fine.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:24:36 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188073#msg-188073 Update on Tachycardia https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188073,188073#msg-188073 It's still fast, and after having an EKG, I now know that it's atrial flutter and will be scheduled for cardioversion. After over four months of perfect NSR since my ablation, it is kind of a let down. But I guess flutter can often be an unexpected visitor after ablation. Now I'm starting to get nervous about the cardioversion, as I've never had one except during the ablation. Any advice on how to get mentally ready for a cardioversion?]]> LLA AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:30:18 +0000