QuoteCarey An ablation won't detect heart problems other than arrhythmias. You need to mention these symptoms to your EP before the ablation. ASAP would be good. What you describe with your let arm sounds more like a nerve or circulation issue in that arm, but arm pain can be angina. An echo would not detect a partial blockage. But what do you mean you've had a heart cath and all came bby juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
And I had a heart cath as well...came back all good.by juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had 2 echos; one just after the initial afib diagnosis and one about a year later. The first showed slightly enlarged heart, and the 2nd came back normal. Im on Sotolol and metropolol (and eloquis) but I dont remember reading side effects being these aches, sharp pains, and getting warm. My left arm was the one that had me concerned. It was aching big time, and my finger tips were tingly.by juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Can the physician see anything else wrong when inside your heart? I dont know what else he could see, but Im just wondering. Im having my first ablation this coming Tuesday the 21st. I get wicked pains in the back of my neck, sharp pains here and there in my head, and last night my left arm was aching for hours. My heart rate was ok, in the 60's and one spike to 130, which is a daily occby juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
It amazes me how some people dont even know they have it. My cardiologist says people live for 25 years with it and dont even know. When I have a bout with afib, it kicks my ass. I get super warm, sweat like crazy, gasping for air, light headed, zero energy.....by juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
When it comes to resting HR, I by no means am an athlete, but during the day, (I work a desk job) my HR is in the 50's, with an occasional dip into the 40's and probably a couple times a week I hit the very low 40's. Is that too low? I imagine when Im asleep its pretty low, maybe even lower than that? I brought this up to my cardiologist and he said it was ok.by juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth High blood pressure can cause AF, hopefully that can be controlled. Before I go to my doctor I write down any questions that I want answered, you should do that, too bad these doctors are in such a hurry. Have you had blood work done for Magnesium,and potassium most people are low in these electrolytes which can cause many of the symptoms that you are having. Hopefully Shannby juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I like my cardiologist. Sometimes I have questions that I want to get a detailed explanation for but cant because I either forget by the time my 15 minutes with him is up, or I just plain forget because we've gone over other things and he flies outta the appointment. The one question I have is, when I get lightheaded and very warm, is that due to high blood pressure or low blood pressure?by juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteThe Anti-Fib Juan: How are you checking your HR? If by Finger/Pulse check I would do it at least 12-15 seconds. There is variability in AFIB HR, and you would get varying rates, especially if only a 6-second count is used. An EKG would be the most accurate way of determining your AFIB HR. I have an apple watch (iWatch) that has a built in heart rate app. Its right on the money. Iby juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with afib in September of 2016. I woke up at about 4am cause I had to urinate. As I was standing there, I got really, really hot, lightheaded, started sweating profusely, and managed to get to my couch and sit down wondering what just happened. About 6am I went to the ER, and I remember the girl at the counter that took my vitals asked me if my heart rate is alby juanLopez1245 - AFIBBERS FORUM