Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency

[pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

I just went over my labs from July. I was tested and had low Carnitine levels. My primary doctor is a Sherlock Holmes. I read it’s treated with L-carnitine supplements. Anyone had a deficiency, and had it affect their heart?



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Susan,

If this is a new result in this blood test, it is unlikely primary carnitine deficiency. [www.cedars-sinai.org] Probably not too many vfibbers here as it is usually fatal absent very fast access to a defib machine. I'd ask your smart primary guy to help you figure out the underlying cause.

Thanks George. This is the first time being tested and I happened to see the results last night. I was curious.

Just so readers are clear on this, there is absolutely no connection between atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation despite the similar names. The former is a manageable condition that will not reduce your lifespan as long as you receive proper medical care. The latter is an immediately fatal condition also known as sudden cardiac arrest.

Afib does not cause or promote ventricular fibrillation in any way.

Thanks Carey, that's good to know. Comforting.