step ahead -step back - beta blocke

Everything seem to be going along very well and then I went in for 10 day check up and found out I have some AFib.So this has not shown up until now. At one time,20 years ago,I had a slight flutter and took a beta blocker which seemed to take care of it. However,when my heart rate became so slow they took me off the beta blocker. Anyone with that experience ? Also my blood pressure has gone up since PM installed,now have to go to PC Dr.to rework that - good news I have more energy ,so it is not all bad. Also I was and am dieting before and now PM implant - not anything radical just a pound or two per week - could thatkpme have triggered any of this ---

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nothing expected

by JBM - 2014-05-02 02:05:14

Niecey - Thanks for sharing your experience. This forum sure has been helpful and informative.I amat a lost to figure out what BB stands for - after I find out I will probaly say "of course"

Nothing Unexpected

by NiceNiecey - 2014-05-02 02:05:54

Hello JBM.

So many of us share similar stories and yours is no exception. But we still think you're special! I also had aFib early on and have been taking a BB ever since.

In addition, my BP had always been low to normal. When I arrived at the ER, it was high and it was moderately elevated post PM. The BB has helped the aFib AND the BP.

I suspect you'll be able to return to all your pre-PM activities in the very near future. It took me a bit longer than anticipated but I'm feeling well again. It's normal to have a lot of new "events" going on since getting a PM. In time, the adjustments your cardiologist makes will make things better and better.
Niecey

Step ahead - Step back

by Grateful Heart - 2014-05-02 04:05:59

Sounds like a dance. I guess in some ways it is until the Docs get it sorted out for you.

BB stands for beta blockers.......of course! :-)

Grateful Heart

steps

by Tracey_E - 2014-05-02 09:05:14

It's possible you've had some afib all along but didn't have anything recording it. If you weren't symptomatic and didn't have a little computer recording it, you'd never know.

You don't have to worry about a bb making your heart too slow now because the pm won't let that happen.

Pm shouldn't have any direct impact on bp. All it does is make your heart beat faster when needed. If you are getting new bb's for the afib, most of them also bring down bp so be careful of double medicating, esp if two different drs are doing the prescribing.

Losing weight and eating well can only have a positive effect on heart health. Keep up the good work!

one thought, how are you losing the weight? If using shakes or diet pills, they can have stimulants that will mess with your heart.

steps

by JBM - 2014-05-02 10:05:46

Thank you for your comments.They are helpful. I guess I should not complain. I led a very active physical life - pickleball,walk playing golf,treadmill,nautilus etc.,even with all that I guess our physical body has a bad gasket here,a bearing there go bad - I think that is how it works. I still can still do tread mill for 45 minutes etc. -- I am lucky to have good care -- just a twinge of anxiety I guess. -- this forum has helped in that area.

Every twitch 8-) Selwyn

by JBM - 2014-05-03 05:05:12

Thank you for the comment. I think I am learning not to worry so much about every little A-fib twitch and flutter now. They are infrequent .Probably had them before pace maker and did not think about it -- Doctors tell me heart muscle is excellent shape - they just need to work on electric. So I guess after reading about similar problems on this site,it has turned my anxiety level to low. I took a 2 mile walk today and feel great.Thanks to all for your comments and advice -- and a bit of hand holding

Atrial fibrillation

by Selwyn - 2014-05-03 11:05:07

The episodes are counted on the AMS ( atrial mode switching) print out of your PM. You do have that little box to record AF- this already implanted in you ( see TraceyE above). If you have the old check up sheets, these will give the you the answer as to duration and frequency of AF.
I was short of breath on beta blockers when exercising - there are plenty of alternatives.
If it is a minor problem ( as observed on you AMS print out), a 'pill in the pocket' regime may be the best solution.
Regards, Selwyn

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