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Dysplasia
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Dysplasia
by Mkenton, Dec 19, 1998 12:00AM
I was diagnosed having a condition in my right ventricle called dysplasia. It causes me to have V-tach at a rate of 220-250 beats per minute. I was told that ablation could not be done and I had and ICD put in my chest. I was also put on Sotalol but had severe side-effects that prompted my doctor to replace sotalol with Amioderone. I still have some dizziness and palpitations with occasional feelings that I will pass out, but I don't. I also have not had ICD go off, so my Amioderone therapy appears to be working to stop v-tach. Unfortunately, I still feel disoriented, a little dizzy, and light-headed with impending senses of collapse that has not happened yet. On some days I feel great on others I am hanging on to maintain myself. My question is: Do you think my symptoms are side-effects of Amioderone (200mg twice a day) or some low level arrythmia below the threshold of my ICD. What can be done if anything to stabilize the situation? Cut back on Amioderone dose or what?
Thanks,
MichaelK
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Dear Michael
I don’t think that amiodarone can be blamed for your symptoms. I think that the priority should be to see if you are having episodes of vtach that are below the detection rate of the ICD. You should mention your symptoms and have the doctors monitor for this condition. They ought to put you on a Holter monitor and also interrogate the ICD
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
Thanks,
MichaelK
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Dear Michael
I don’t think that amiodarone can be blamed for your symptoms. I think that the priority should be to see if you are having episodes of vtach that are below the detection rate of the ICD. You should mention your symptoms and have the doctors monitor for this condition. They ought to put you on a Holter monitor and also interrogate the ICD
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
