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07-21-2017 01:56 PM
I have had a fib for years, I live with it and I take 220mg of Dilitzen daily which controls is well.
07-21-2017 02:32 PM
07-21-2017 02:33 PM
@CalminHeart wrote:I had a cryoablation in 2014 for a-fib. I haven't had a problem since and all I take is a low dose aspirin every day. Cryoablation freezes the cells in the heart that cause a-fib. A lot of doctors use heat instead but mine used freezing. I stayed in the hospital overnight and have been great since.
My heart had to be shocked back into rhythm 3 times in the two years prior to my surgery and I had instances of a-fib almost daily. Coughing and clearing my throat would often put it back in rhythm. But since it happened so often, my cardiologist put me in touch with my heart surgeon.
If it is happening to you every day, you're at a high risk for stroke. I would find a cardiologist that does cryoablation if I were you. You might have a wait to get in (I waited 3 months) but it is worth it.
Thank you !
07-24-2017 09:30 PM
I have been on Metropol tartrate for so many years I lost count. I take 50mg daily (1/2 pill morn--1/2 pill night time). It has really done wonders. It keeps my heart beating steady.
I was told I had this-that and other things. I had the holter monitor several time, I have sinus tachycardia.
I am now on low dose blood thinner ( I have a feeling this is causing a majority of my problems --achy, painful walking) next appoint is in september, will see what is said then.
07-24-2017 11:03 PM
@Calcgirldo yourself a favor and see an electrophysiologist who is a specialist in A-fib. If you are over 65 and have other medical issues like high blood pressure and diabetes you are at high risk for stroke if you have been diagnosed with afib.
07-27-2017 08:47 AM
My dh has afib...he was unaware he had it, and was diagnosed about 3 years ago. Now that he is aware of A-Fib, he knows when his heart is racing....he gets a bit light headed.
He takes a blood thinner and another drug to keep the heart beaing steady. I would prefer if he could just take a low dose of asprin like others have mentioned. His doctor is old school and I am not sure why he keeps him on a medication instead of asprin. Husband is not good at asking questions.
His heart still races on occasion but not very often. Maybe he should keep a log so he can discuss his meds with his doctor.
07-27-2017 09:34 AM - edited 07-27-2017 11:11 AM
Blood thinners do not control the heart beat, they thin the blood so there will be no clot which could cause major damage.
07-27-2017 02:34 PM
@Mom2Dogs wrote:My dh has afib...he was unaware he had it, and was diagnosed about 3 years ago. Now that he is aware of A-Fib, he knows when his heart is racing....he gets a bit light headed.
He takes a blood thinner and another drug to keep the heart beaing steady. I would prefer if he could just take a low dose of asprin like others have mentioned. His doctor is old school and I am not sure why he keeps him on a medication instead of asprin. Husband is not good at asking questions.
His heart still races on occasion but not very often. Maybe he should keep a log so he can discuss his meds with his doctor.
ASA does not thin the blood adequately for those who have Afib. A stroke for someone who has Afib is deadly. @Mom2Dogs
07-27-2017 07:32 PM
@blackhole99...I understand that the blood needs to stay thin to prevent the stroke so I wonder why some A-Fib patients can get away with just taking asprin and others like my husband have to take a drug?
07-28-2017 09:42 AM
There are people who can not tolerate blood thinners, also many docs feel that the aspirin is enough to thin their blood. It is the decision of the doctor and ultimately the patient
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