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Atrial fibrillation: black out

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patrick23959
patrick23959

Has anyone else had a blackout or faintness when exercising whilst having atrial fibrillation?

Patrick

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  • derek76
    derek76 patrick23959

    Posted

    Syncope and pre syncope is a relatively common thing with AF. Drugs like Bisoprolol are also a factor.
    • derek76
      derek76 betty47298

      Posted

      When you pass out. Pre syncope dizzy, light headed but do not pass out.
    • derek76
      derek76 patrick23959

      Posted

      With me it can last for quite a long time but there may be other factors in my case.
  • barbara01603
    barbara01603 patrick23959

    Posted

    I have felt light headed when walking.  I have also felt a strange sensation in my chest which I think is my heart beating irregularly.  The light headedness generally goes away but is very uncomfortable and I feel very uncomfortable in general about these episodes; i.e., could I pass out?  
    • derek76
      derek76 barbara01603

      Posted

      You should get it checked out as you may be having long pauses between heart beats. Do you know what your heart rate (pulse) is?
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