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t_07655
t_07655

Hi'

I was in the hospital the other day with afib and had the electric shock done, which didn't help . I think I'm back in sinus rhythm but for some reason when I get up to walk around, my heart rate jumps up in 130's then back down to normal . I'm not sure what's causing this to happen . Has anyone experienced this before ? At times it goes down as low as in the 40's as well .

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  • randi34135
    randi34135 t_07655

    Posted

    Ask your cardiologist!
    • t_07655
      t_07655 randi34135

      Posted

      I don't have one yet . I have my first appointment on June 7th . I will be asking this same question for sure. But I was just curious if anyone else experienced the same increase in heart rate .

    • t_07655
      t_07655

      Posted

      Plus I kinda thought these forums was to share things that we go through and help each other. Maybe I am wrong about that .
    • suzanne48640
      suzanne48640 t_07655

      Posted

      I think u will find this forum extremely helpful and that people will answer u if they've had your experience(s) and can share that with you. .

    • randi34135
      randi34135 t_07655

      Posted

      Sorry, I'm new here. No, I haven't experienced that.

  • terence68672
    terence68672 t_07655

    Posted

    Can you tell us your age and relative medical history. It's relevant because age does come into it. Sick sinus syndrome is usually in older people. Have you been diagnosed with conduction problems? Are you over 65? Male/Female?

    • t_07655
      t_07655 terence68672

      Posted

      I am under 65 , female and no other health problems. This never happened before until after the cardioversion.
    • randi34135
      randi34135 terence68672

      Posted

      I am 60, female, and white. I went for a total knee replacement and when the spinal was administered, I went into AFib. It took three days for the docs to get my heart rate back to normal. I will return for the knee replacement, but with general anesthesia.

      I have never had an abnormal ECG.

    • t_07655
      t_07655

      Posted

      I just googled sick sinus syndrome. I see that calcium channel blockers can also cause it . I am on verapamil for rate control maybe the verapamil is the cause. Thank you for replying back with that information .
    • randi34135
      randi34135 t_07655

      Posted

      Maybe. But to be sure, can you wait 'til Tuesday to ask your cardiologist? Maybe s/he doesn't even know. Make sure it's a good source, like WebMD.

    • terence68672
      terence68672 t_07655

      Posted

      I agree with randi34135, wait until you see your cardiologist before you change, or do anything. It may not be a good idea to come off Verapamil sudenly in haste.

      I didnt Google Sick Sinus, I know it of it anyway, as it was a part of a module in biomedical science. You may or may not have it, its just a waiting game. 

    • t_07655
      t_07655 terence68672

      Posted

      Okay, thank you for replying back. I'll wait until I see my doctor .

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