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Afib? I'm not sure.
Posted by MeganMN
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Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 12:19PM |
Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 396 |
I have been using the Wellue device to monitor my craziness as my EP instructed. Last night I had Afib pop up for the first time. I can't really see it though and don't want to really send it to the EP and be paranoid. I am an ER Nurse, so feel pretty good at rhythms. Obviously I am not suggesting anyone diagnose, but what do you think? Would really appreciate your weigh-in before I send it in.
Meg
Meg
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 01:42PM |
Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 4,625 |
Your eyes are likely better than mine at seeing it. One thing you could do is to count and write down in a column or in a spreadsheet the number of small boxes between RR peaks, then look at that for the patterns.
Sent your a PM with your name & age blacked out. Suggest you replace the original with the one I sent.
Sent your a PM with your name & age blacked out. Suggest you replace the original with the one I sent.
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 02:57PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 04:35PM |
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This is my rhythm much of the time now. It had been just at night, now it is much of the daytime as well. I feel frustrated. I know it isn't a fatal rhythm, but it feels like poop. I messaged the EP, sent him the strips, and his response was, "thanks for letting me know".....
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 05:49PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 06:56PM |
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The current EP doesn't even seem to think it needs to be treated. I'll wait to have my consult with Natale. I go back and forth between wondering if I am over reacting, or too sensitive, and being frustrated that no one seems worried about such a high burden of ectopy/SVT. My old EP had a failed ablation attempt as well, but he at least seemed to understand that my rhythm wasn't normal and was affecting my quality of life. The new one just doesn't seem to care.
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 07:06PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 07:40PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 08:03PM |
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Thanks Jim. I had another episode today that stated afib. I sent it to him and he said PACs and that was the end of the conversation. So, I'll keep on trucking and trying to pretend I feel okay.... This was the last one and the EP said not afib even though the monitor called it that. Sure didn't feel right, I know that. Thanks everyone for your input!!
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 08:17PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 08:42PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 09:44PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 10:31PM |
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I have an appt for April 29th. I can't wait.
Glad you have this appointment. Have they let you know how his appointments work? You will be scheduled for a specific time but he fits his appointments into the breaks between procedures and since he doesn't know in advance how long a procedure will take, you may need to wait a bit to see him. But, the wait is well worth it!
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 30, 2024 10:48PM |
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Re: Afib? I'm not sure. January 31, 2024 03:44AM |
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