Afib

[stacyappraisere]

Could someone tell me what it means when your doctor says your Afib is slowing down?

[stacyappraisere]

Thank you for your post and information. It is my 88 year old father that has the Afib. He takes Coreg and Amlodipine along with several other medications 13 different meds in all. We had Echogram and also he wore a halter monitor for 24 hours. I don't take him back until next month. His Doctor said he knew this would happen eventually it was just a matter of time. And that he needs the results of the Halter Monitor to confirm his suspicions so that we can treat it. So I am assuming that "slowing down" is a sign that his heart is starting to fail. Is this a correct assumption??????

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello,
Afib is atrial fibrillation. In this condition there is irregular heartbeat which can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart attack etc. In this condition medications are used to decrease the heart arte like lanoxin, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Afib is slowing down may mean that your doctor is telling you about the progression of the disease or its improvement. It is best to clarify your concerns with a cradiologist.Keep me posted on how you are doing.
Best luck and regards!