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A Fib
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A Fib
by Sandy-N, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Sandy N on December 13, 1998 at 07:16:14:
I was recently diagnosed with A Fib and as I think about it I've had it for a long time (>1 yr). I'm asymptomatic so I was not aware of there being problem. Last week my Dr. electrocartioverted me and it lasted for two days. I'm taking coumadin and just started on Cardizem. The Dr. suggested that I may want to try one more conversion using Cordarone I'm not so sure I should because the chances of the A Fib reoccuring are great.
So, I'm perplexed as to what to do, rate control or rhythem control.
My attitude is that I shouldn't be in a hurry to do anything, just try to control my rate until the answers come to me. My resting rate has never been bad 70-90 bpm, but, it goes up rapidly with any excersize. The Cardizem doesn't seem to do much (180 mg twice/day). Should I try other medications to see how they work for me?
I've also been thinking about getting another opinion, but I think I know what will be said. Do you think this is a good idea?
I haven't seen anything mentioned about smoking and A Fib. I enjoy an occational cigar but have stopped for now. I would like to go back to at least one vice, what would be your advice?
One last question: If I can tolorate excersize is there anything wrong with doing it? (esp sex)
Thanks for responding, Sandy N
I was recently diagnosed with A Fib and as I think about it I've had it for a long time (>1 yr). I'm asymptomatic so I was not aware of there being problem. Last week my Dr. electrocartioverted me and it lasted for two days. I'm taking coumadin and just started on Cardizem. The Dr. suggested that I may want to try one more conversion using Cordarone I'm not so sure I should because the chances of the A Fib reoccuring are great.
So, I'm perplexed as to what to do, rate control or rhythem control.
My attitude is that I shouldn't be in a hurry to do anything, just try to control my rate until the answers come to me. My resting rate has never been bad 70-90 bpm, but, it goes up rapidly with any excersize. The Cardizem doesn't seem to do much (180 mg twice/day). Should I try other medications to see how they work for me?
I've also been thinking about getting another opinion, but I think I know what will be said. Do you think this is a good idea?
I haven't seen anything mentioned about smoking and A Fib. I enjoy an occational cigar but have stopped for now. I would like to go back to at least one vice, what would be your advice?
One last question: If I can tolorate excersize is there anything wrong with doing it? (esp sex)
Thanks for responding, Sandy N
