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Susan: You said " If symptoms occur I’ll ask Dr Natalie PA to take an ekg or go to my EP." If you can't make it into Natale's or your EP's office, another alternative would be to get an EKG from somewhere else like your Primary Care Dr or even your local Fire Dept/Paramedic House, then fax it into Natale. Best wishes, Anti-Fibby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Multaq is being mischaracterized here. It's not a harsh drug. It's probably the weakest, gentlest antiarrhythmic there is. QT prolongation isn't generally a problem with the drug and it doesn't require constant ECG monitoring. Sorry if it causes itching. Any drug can do that. I am not trying to argue the point of relative "Harshness" of AAD's, bby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon: "Keep in mind the Multaq Susan has been prescribed by Dr Natale is only for short term use during the blanking period ... and maybe just a bit longer depending on how active or quiet her blanking period is. It tends to be well tolerated by the vast majority of post-ablation blanking period users and the side effects you note generally only appear much longer term, if at all, as sby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't know what your history with Multaq is, but I would keep cognizant of possible side effects of the Drug. It's still early, and as the Multaq builds up in your system, It can slow your HR, as did the Flecainide. Multaq can also cause a lengthening of the QT interval which can precipitate PAC's. I would make sure you get follow-up EKG's to monitor the actions of Multaqby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think your taking the Bolus doses of Rythmol too close together. The half-life of the Drug is up to 10 hours, perhaps longer in some people, so there is still some of the Drug in your system when you are taking the next dose. They have done studies to determine that 600mg at once is the maximum safe dose, and 900mg/day is the max safe dose within 24 hours. You are taking unwarranted risks byby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey said: "It's the same basic idea but instead of burning lines on the inside of the heart with heat, they cut lines on the outside with a scalpel." I was thinking that a full blown open Heart Maze involved cutting completely through Atria in multiple places, and then sewing it up immediately afterward. That's was why it is so successful. Or maybe that was the old wby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteanneh well I guess I could have a hormonal problem, I am abit sluggish etc when I wake up, not sure about my hormones as I am post menopausal, may not have any left lol. I do appreciate everyone's replies and input I was thinking about low Cortisol levels. If they are too low, people have trouble getting out of bed, and the body responds by sending out a surge of Adrenalin which caby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
That sounds possibly Hormonal to me. Are you overly sluggish, and have low energy when you 1st awaken?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
High Insulin, or Insulin resistance leads to high Blood Sugar, among other things. Here I never asked for it, but then finally a Dr. listened to me about my symptoms, and ordered it. It is an under-diagnosed condition because of only testing Blood Glucose levels, and by the time that is high, the high Insulin levels have done much damage.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
My Blood Glucose has always been fine, it was the Insulin that was way high. I Finally got a Dr. that tested the Insulin and Blood Sugar at the same time. Although my diet is fairly good, I think frequent eating and too many Carbs helped bring it on, but not at all sure. I eat a good meal at night, and I still crave carbs even when my Belly is full.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I just got diagnosed with IR 6 weeks ago. Maybe get that book he is showing.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Yes, good Luck, and you were lucky to get in so soon on Natale's schedule. So when you are in AFIB, does the Valium effect your Heart Rate? Does it go or down or stay the same?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Yes you correct about the 2 main placement configurations. There are other variations though, and my last ECV had a Pad placed directly over the Sternum. Yeah, I've seen several variations, but directly over the sternum is a new one. Was the other pad in the usual AP position on the back or the AA position on your left ribs? Here is a Paper that has the Standard AP and Aby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteLorraine After 2 days of heavenly NSR, I went back into Afib a few hours ago and my HR has shot back up fluctuating between 109-136 on last 3 readings. Systolic BP is high too at 150. Damn! The only good news today is that the chest soreness has subsided a bit. I've talked to someone on Verma's team in Newmarket. Instructions are to increase the amiordarone from 100 mg BID to 200 mby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Did they put the Paddles right over the Sternum in the middle of your chest? I have noticed more pain when done this way, although putting the Paddle there, is probably the best placement configuration. I have also had a broken Sternum, they did nothing for it. Somebody placed a pad on your sternum? That's not only not the best placement; it's downright wrong. There areby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have many ECV's, but never over 200J. I have felt some pain, especially while taking a deep breath afterward for several days. Did they put the Paddles right over the Sternum in the middle of your chest? I have noticed more pain when done this way, although putting the Paddle there, is probably the best placement configuration. I have also had a broken Sternum, they did nothing for it.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The Exatest people have a list of Doctors that work with them. Otherwise you just need a Doctor to write a Rx then he faxes that into them, and they send him a Kit in the mail. Or better yet just get your Dr. to write the Script, and then fax it in to them yourself, and have them mail the Kit directly to you, but I don't know if they will do this if they are not familiar with you.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have you thought about increasing the dosage of the Inderal LA? 60mg is a smaller formulation of the Drug. Maybe try it at 80mg/day? I would contact Natale's Office, 90-100 HR is too high, especially if it makes you feel that uncomfortable.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This post from 2015 covers this common effect from Ablations. It as a common effect that is remedied by Beta-Blockers or Calcium Channel Blockers, usually at a low dose. And here is an Abstract from a Medical Study " Post-AF ablation high sinus HR was associated with a significantly lower clinical recurrence of AF after catheter ablation."by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Going from AFIB to Flutter with the Rythmol means the Drug worked, but not completely. Another option in addition the one mentioned so far, would be to take a follow-up dose of the Rythmol, maybe smaller than your original Bolus dose, since there would be some still in your system, to try and finish off the Arrythmia. As far as I know, taking Anti-Arrythmics in conjunction with Breathing exerciby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would go back and get more precise details from your 1st Holter Monitor, and do another one. That will definatively tell you what is going on. Sounds like PAC's with bouts of Tachycardia. Diagnose before treating. Sounds like your Dr. did not give you the details of what the Holter Monitor results were back in 2017. Maybe start by getting the report through medical records if you don&by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glad to hear you are out of the Hospital. Should be nice to be home after being stuck in the ICU for 3 days. What is your HR now? As for the repeated Electrocardioversions causing a low HR, I have never heard this. ECV's are very common, and I had had many of them, and conducted much research on the issue. The whole idea of going from 200mg/day to 300mg/day + a Stress Test seems a litby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have done research on Flecainide, and I have never seen where it is said it cannot be stopped cold-turkey. Flec is one of the Anti-Arrythmics that is "rate-dependent" meaning the faster the HR, the more pronounced the effects of the Drug. So being on a treadmill could have increased the effects of the Drug. Also at rest, the Flec lowers HR in some people. This may be what is cauby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have the same issue, but no Ablation. I think it has to do with Vagus Nerve Activation. Smaller meals and eating slower seem to help. It is triggering not only Ectopics, but AFIB as well.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, Medical Staff misread EKG/ECG's. In my experience, it's much worse, when dealing withe regular Doctors, or ER Staff, as opposed to regular Cardio Personnel in the Cardio section of the Hospital. The Hospitals, both in the ER room, and in the Cardio sections have expert Cardiologists on call, so as a patient, it would be warranted to ask for an expert opinion from am Cardiologist,by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is from Wikipedia, . And I am reading similar things elsewhere. "Because of the negative inotropic effects of flecainide, it should be used with caution in individuals with depressed ejection fraction." "Negative Inotropic Effects" is a fancy medical way of saying that the Heart Beats weaker and with less contractile force. I can definately feel this just by feelingby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Is anyone using Ginger Root as a Vagolytic on a regular basis? Does it interfere other Cardiac Drugs you are taking like Flecainide, or other Anti-Arrythmics? All of the AAD have Beta-Blocker properties in them, except for Flecainide, and your supposed to to take a BB with the Flec. I am wondering if someone has Vagal AFIB, that they are better off not taking the AAD's.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The staggered PIP dosage is smart, that way you don't get as much of a potentially dangerous spike in blood levels. I do take Natto for about 4 months. I think my problems got worse when I started using more Diltiazem and Bystolic for High Blood Pressure.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Regarding the Norpace Anti-Arrythmic Drug, I looked at the article which has the "Black Box" warning. Here is a relevant exerpt: "Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of disopyramide and the lack of evidence of improved survival for antiarrhythmic drugs in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of disopyramide should be reserved for patients with lifby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The Ectopy has been daily, PAC's every 3rd or 4th beat, goes on for hours. Getting back up and going for a little walk, or moving around helps.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM