That's what we need to be cognizant of, that when when searching the Internet for medical issues, the results bring up a comprehensive wide range of symptoms and causes, although the likelihood of these events occurring may be very slim.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Some physical activities cause more Atrial Stretch than others. Atrial Stretch is one of the factors that contributes to the occurrence of an AFIB episode. In addition to the adrenal impact on the heart from intense competition, the Pickleball is probably causing more atrial stretch than the walking or other activities you might do. Constantly raising your arms up and around is why. We know forby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow, thanks for the info, I have a habit of going off trail and exploring out of cell range all by myself. It's looks like the main cost is the device itself. They show a plan for only $15/month, but looks like their are setup fees, and extra charges added on depending on usage.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's been out for about 8 years. In the same class of drugs as Eloquis, Paradaxa and Zarelto. I think it has been used more in Europe. It wasn't marketed here in the US as much. I use it when needed, as the other 3 NOAC's caused me side effects of hair loss and exacerbated arthritis. I don't know yet if it's any better or worse for than the other 3, as I have just usedby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have you tried a calcium channel blocker, like Diltiazem?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well the basics of being in persistent AFIB, would be Anti-Coagulation, HR control along with monitoring Blood Pressure. Sounds like you are on Eliquis, and your HR is normal while in AFIB? How is your blood pressure?, as the Propranlol lowers BP. Hopefully, as long as your HR and BP were in range, your body would compensate for being in AFIB, and you would feel better as time went on. AFby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotecornerbax Interesting. Very often I get the tachycardia reading and it's always at a heart rate of 110-120 so I'm sure that's likely flutter. Any thoughts on the ecg I attached reflects? This 2nd EGC you submitted looks to me like NSR with PAC's every other beat (Atrial Bigeminy).by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
What device is used here for this EGC? Carey would be more qualified, but I would say that is atrial Flutter at a 3:1 or possible a 2:1 ratio. A regular 10 or 12 lead EKG would show the little P-waves making the diagnosis certain. Looks to regular a rhythm to be AFIB. I am assuming it's not Tachycardia, but I am not familiar with your device, I only have worked with regular EKG machineby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"I had a cardio conversion that lasted 2 days before going back into AFIB" Your Dr. ordered this? Is so, he did do something. But yes, time to move on to a specialist. Are you on any meds? Anti-Coagulants? How fast is your normal HR while in this AFIB?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe: Have you tried the exogenous Calcium reduction idea, where you cut way down on dietary Ca+, and boost Vit D3 levels to help the body process existing levels of Ca+ into the bones? Steve Karr and GeorgeN have discussed this. For me, after I implemented the Ca+ reduction protocol, my Vagal response seems diminished. My HR does not not drop nearly as fast as it used to after activity. I do noby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have had low rate Flutter many times, I don't get palpitations while in Flutter. It could just be palpitations even though your are in NSR with a steady heartbeat. I would get an EKG one way or another while this issue is presenting itself. Your Cardiologist will want an EKG if he was to treat for Flutter. Another option would be to some kind of professional monitor (Holter Monitor).by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy One thing I noticed after being switched from 5 mg x 2 to 2.5 mg x 2 after getting a Watchman. is less joint discomfort. Joint pain does show up in some of the lists of possible Eliquis site-effects. Yes, I had joint pain in my knees every time I took Eliquis, Pradaxa or Zarelto. I took these drugs at least a dozen times for 2-4 weeks, then got off of them, and my pain went away. Itby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Harvard Scientists Caught Taking Bribes To Publish False Research About Causes of Heart Attacksby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuotePixie Ask them for a copy of the report, just like when you could do with any other diagnostic test, like an Ultrasound. You may have to go in person. On mine, every HeartBeat was recorded, in miniature print. Thanks for the response. I appreciate it. I am wondering, though, how I would decipher the report myself. I would prefer that they do that and then tell me in detail what it meby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ask them for a copy of the report, just like when you could do with any other diagnostic test, like an Ultrasound. You may have to go in person. On mine, every HeartBeat was recorded, in miniature print.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
BJS: "She wants me to stay on them at least until I am set up with a new cardiologist in my state" Yes I would agree, but after you establish this care, I would recommend getting a professional Holter-Monitor or other 24/hr recording device from your Dr., and wear it for a week or two. If your not not getting any undetected AFIB events, then you it would make more sense to drop theby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Are you taking Flecainide? It has been shown to cause more Flutter. I and others have posted on our experiences about this. As for your question, in AFIB the Arrhythmia is a fibrillating chaotic Atria, vs a fast circular re-entry circuit in Flutter. The Ablation often works well enough to inhibit global fibrillation of the Atria, but not well enough to stop the circular re-entry circuit.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
You would have to have a blanking period on all Ablations, otherwise the success rates quoted by proponents would not possible. Good question, maybe not a definitive answer, as it is a new method, but it would make sense that it would on average be less.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotehds Sounds like Anti-Fib might be right. You may have gone from afib into flutter. That's common in both directions (afib -> flutter and flutter -> afib). Thanks. It’s very unnerving so your responses and support mean a lot to me. Is this something that warrants having my ECG checked immediately? I agree with Carey, if going to an ER means waiting and the place is busy.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
You could have converted from AFIB into Atrial Flutter, not all the way to NSR. Pulse would feel regular, if it continues an EKG would clarify whats going on.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would think she just needs a good cardiologist preferably an EP to get tested and diagnosed. Then worry about a good Ablation Dr, if that is warranted.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
As I have posted before, I too have successfully used Georges methods to covert, using Flecainide PIP simultaneously. Only 25-30% success rate, but since I try on successive nights, I have been able to forgo an otherwise necessary Cardioversions, as I have been 95% persistent (not converting on my own) with my episodes in the past. Take it seriously if you try it.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree with getting a Cardioversion. The odds are against it holding, but since it's a relatively easy procedure with low risks, the Dr's are recommending you try it before going to the next step. You could try an alternative Anti-Arrythmic medication instead of Amioderone. There is value to testing how you feel in NSR, even if it doesn't hold. If you have been in AFIB you mayby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am not taking blood thinners. I use Ibuprofen sparingly, I dont use Naproxen any longer. If I was on thinners and needed to take an anti-inflammatory, I would take low dose of a steriod like Prednisone or Hydrocortisone, with a long taper-down to minimize side effects coming off of it. I say this having 30 years of experience taking anti-inflammatories for chronic Lupus SLE.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Naproxen is in the same class of drugs as Ibuprofen, but it is not the same thing. I have had experiences with AFIB being triggered coming off of Naproxen. And I have had taken the drug alot in the past, and kept detailed records of both starting and stopping Medications and any AFIB episodes. There is some medical literature showing that Naproxen can alter the NA+/K+ balance in the Atria,by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Between me and Susan we have over 100 ECV experiences, plus the times they didn't convert us. "The steady rate showing on the ECG, and its high number, 149, told me that, for me, it was almost certainly flutter. The kind technician administering the 12 lead ECG looked closely and said she could see a 2:1 block...meaning flutter. However, when I asked the internist as she discharged mby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
For those of you that have researched Nattokinase, Can you take it with the NOAC's, like Eliquis or Zarelto? Or is there an issue with Statins? I have heard of an issue with Warfarin, involving the Vit K issue.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteKen S I also figured out during this process that my PIP dose of flec, which has been 300 mg (as I'm over 154 #'s (70 kg)) is to high and 200 mg works better for me. Prior to figuring this out, in recent times, the 300 mg would convert me to flutter (a very stable rhythm), which I'd have to convert back to afib & then NSR. With 200 mg, the flutter does not happenby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sounds like they meant there was an increased need for anti-coagulation if someone was Vaxxed. Maybe it was misunderstood, or it was a borderline decision. I know of someone that had a clot in there leg, then had a stroke, but no long-term AC was given at first. When the guy later brought it up again with the Dr., then they put him on AC's.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM