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Can atrial fibrillation get worse?
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Can atrial fibrillation get worse?

by Lisa__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Lisa on September 21, 1998 at 22:47:13:







Previously posted as 39 year old female with heart failure, atrial fibrillation,
previous stroke and pacemaker.  Meds taken are : coumadin, monopril, K-Dur,
Slo-Mag, lasix, coreg, lanoxin and baby aspirin.  My concern now is my
lack of sleep; everytime I roll to my left side during the night, I wake
up immediatley with my heart pounding extemely hard. Could this be the
a-fib kicking up?  Also, for several weeks, I have been awaken with
SEVERE leg cramps in my right thigh and calf.  Can any of my meds or
conditions cause these?  These happen wether I am physically active on
these days or not.  I have an appointment with the cardio doc in 8 days.
I would like to know if these symptons should be mentioned in my visit.
Thanks>
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