Thank you Carey for your detailed response. I was on Atenolol but I'd get an AFib episode every morning before my next dose.He said Diltiazem would work better since he didn't think the Atenolol was lasting long enough. Atenolol lowered my blood pressure and heart rate to low to increase the dose. He had me take my Atenolol on Tuesday then take my Diltiazem on Wednesday when I got theby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wore a holter monitor last week for 24 hours. I just received a call from my cardiologist's office saying he wants me to make an appointment to discuss the results. He said there were episodes of AFib and Rapid Ventricular Response . I told the receptionist that I had already made an appointment with an electrophysiologist in the same practice. She told me I could keep both cardiologistby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
There are several electrophysiologists at the same practice my current cardiologist practices . One is the electrophysiologist that treated my mom.I will request to see him. It seems like doctors( and dentists ) in the same practice all seem to stick together . That has been my experience so far .by Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
My cardiologists nurse replied to my email and right after I told her why I didn't want to take a daily aspirin she asked why I didn't want to take aspirin.. lol She explained why I needed to take it and told me it was up to me- I could take it or not. She did not give me an alternative. So I guess it's their way or no way .I'll take the aspirin until I get all my test resultby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just sent a message to my Cardiologist's office and explained to them that I'm not comfortable taking that much aspirin and asked if there was a substitute for it. I will wait to see what they say..by Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was hesitant to take a 325 mg aspirin everyday also (due to bleeding risks). I'm afraid if I refuse to take the medication he prescribes he will refuse to treat me (and put me on a blacklist lol). He is not a electrophysiologist just a cardiologist...I know I need medication I guess by acknowledging I need medication it makes it all real. ).by Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
My AFib episode happened out of the blue on a saturday. I was under a lot of stress at the time because my ex husband and his wife were hit by a truck while riding their motorcycle. My ex was life flighted to the hospital and nearly died. My kids were very upset which upset me. So maybe stress had something to do with my episode..... I hope you get alot of replies to your question. It's anby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeff, Thank you for your reply..I agree.. natural is the best.(which is why I hate taking any medication) I will stop taking my B vitamins and see if it helps..by Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you to everyone who replied.to my post . I feel a little better now. The ER doctor prescribed Metoprolol 50mg and told me to make a follow up appointment with my primary doctor. My primary doctor referred me to a cardiologist who I saw last week. He changed my medicine to Diltiazem 180 mg and a 325 mg aspirin every day .. I had an echocardiogram done yesterday but wont get the results for aby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM
I ended up in the ER a couple weeks ago with a very fast heart rate and high blood pressure. I was given Lopressor in my Iv which brought down my heart rate and lowered my blood pressure. I just read my EKG readings and they sound very scary. Can anyone tell me if you've ever gotten this description on an EKG? I'm new to all of this and to be truthful I'm really scared. Thank youby Lillyh - AFIBBERS FORUM