Diagnosis
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did anyone have problems being diagnosed. I was sent home with a fib only to be told by another cardiologist I don't have it. Help
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Posted , 6 users are following.
did anyone have problems being diagnosed. I was sent home with a fib only to be told by another cardiologist I don't have it. Help
0 likes, 38 replies
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deirdre2016 kate49722
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Best to see electrophisiologist as they are experts in rhythm control issues ! Hope second doc was correct !!
kate49722 deirdre2016
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deirdre2016 kate49722
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Get to electrophysiologist for confirmation . If you have fast pulse it's probably AFIB .
I have had it for 2 months - it is quite a journey !
Drupe kate49722
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kate49722 Drupe
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afiblady kate49722
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kate49722 afiblady
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siaw56215 kate49722
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A third opinion may be useful.
An ECG should be able to confirm.
My cardiologist informed me he thought I had transient Afib but it later turned out to be a permanent one. Both your cardiologists could be correct!
kate49722 siaw56215
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Thank you siaw56215 I'll keep that in mind
Big_man kate49722
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kate49722 Big_man
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Thank you for responding, look on the bright side if I don't have it its a bonus
buddah kate49722
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Hi Kate. sometimes you can have one or two attacks of arythmia but it's not actually Atrial Fibrillation. For your sake I hope that's what it is. I'm sure most people with established AF will say their symptoms can be quite debilitating.
Mine are racing and chaotic heart rate and flutter, chest pain, jaw pain, dizziness (and passing out sometimes) nausea, anxiety.
Mine was diagnosed quite quickly as I presented to my emergency department with a heart rate of 180 plus and stayed that way for around 7 hours.
Follow up with your ER if you feel you are having an episode as they can pick it up quickly.
afiblady buddah
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Through your chest. Mine is so violent, but yet heart rate was only about 70-80. Just extremely hard beats for about an hour and 1/2. My ablation was 4 weeks ago. Everytime I think I will go to ER, it quits
kate49722 buddah
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Hi Buddha
i went into hospital with a pr of 150-180. I was in 4 days and it remained at 140 for 4 days, the dr told me it wasn't a fast rate but a very fast rate. Went in for a further couple of times in quick succession. Then discharged until this Thursday I continue to have fast pulse daily 65-120. My blood pressure is erratic too
afiblady kate49722
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afiblady
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The first part of that sentence was " I don't understand"
kate49722 afiblady
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65, was on dabigratan but just taken off because he Dr says I don't have it I am on Zlozem for high Bloodpressure and yes I was given the diagnosis but the cardiologist disagrees and I was told I had 80% chance of having a stroke.
feel confused.
afiblady kate49722
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U don't have to have afib to have a stroke. High
Blood pressure can cause stroke. How high was your pressure?
Get a third opinion of the doctors are confusing you.
afiblady kate49722
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kate49722 afiblady
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kate49722
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afiblady kate49722
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I am a nurse, but my expertise is in labor and delivery. If u r overweight, diabetic, have kidney problems, these could all contribute to high blood pressure without afib. Sleep apnea is a cause for concern. Most of the risk factors for high b/p are those for afib. Either way, u have to get blood pressure under control. Don't wait. U got a lot of years left.
Take care.
Carol
kate49722 afiblady
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I have diabetes, Asthama but not over weight. Don't drink or smoke a bit of a bore really.
i have worked in mental health a general Meds for over 30 years I had my own mental health unit until last year and then retired. Thank you for your help.
deirdre2016 kate49722
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buddah afiblady
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I do feel like its pounding , I think when you have had an ablation it takes some time to settle down. Remember they have scarred your heart and that needs to heal. Just try and relax when it's bothering you. Do some deep breathing exercises. Do something to take your mind off it.
I hope your ablation proves to be very successful.