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Introducing a new Co-Community Leader
Dec 03, 2009 09:06PM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Congrats in joining us as Co-Cl! :)
Mobitz Type 1 (Wenchebach) and Pregnancy
Oct 28, 2009 03:30PM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Hello... Is your block transient or constant? Do you have any associated symptoms related to it? Have you had any syncopal episodes because of it? This type of heart block is usually benign and often requires no treatment unless the symptoms are severe. Type I second-degree heart block is generally treated by addressing any underlying conditions that ar...
upcoming dr visit and flecainide
Aug 17, 2009 09:44AM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Hello... When you were given the script and asked to start taking it, were you given an event monitor and told to submit a tracing 2 hrs after taking the dose? This is the usual protocol for people starting Flec as an outpatient. I took Flec as well as many others and didn't expereince the insomnia that you mention. Actually, quite the opposite...I was ext...
Atrial flutter symptoms?
Aug 17, 2009 09:28AM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Hello... You are very right! The physiologic characteristics of the AV node require that AV block be present in virtually all cases of atrial flutter. The most common conduction ratio in patients with untreated atrial flutter is 2:1 AV block, which produces the typical ventricular rate of 150 beats/min. In this case the atria would beat at 300 while, d...
Atrial flutter symptoms?
Aug 16, 2009 09:54PM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Hi Irene... I, unfortunately, have had the displeasure to experience both Fib&Flutter. An episode of atrial flutter I experienced a very rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and dizziness. Some people may experience no symptoms, and the atrial flutter is identified incidentally during a routine EKG. When the heart is in Atrial Flu...
Results of Kawasaki Sydrome
Aug 12, 2009 02:01PM in the Heart Rhythm Community
Hello... If he hasn't already been evaluated or at least consulted with a cardiologist, than I would recommend that he make an appt. If his insurance requires that he be seen by his primary physician, than he will hopefully be able to obtain o referal for further evaluation. Good luck and keep us posted:)