Heh, here's something new in today's device upload...

I wouldn't be too concerned

by Gemita - 2023-07-12 19:20:59

USMC-Pacer,

AT = Atrial Tachycardia/AF = Atrial Fibrillation

You have just had the aortic valve replaced and I believe an atrial arrhythmia like AF can be an early complication.  However 1 AT/AF episode since the last programmer session on 6/2/2023 lasting 1 minute, 24 seconds @ max ventricular rate of 78 bpm is certainly nothing to worry about.  The maximum ventricular heart rate was low, the duration was very short.

It seems that they recorded/stored the episode on the pacemaker’s internal electrogram and the eletrogram confirms Atrial Tachycardia as the main arrhythmia, so perhaps this is not Atrial Fibrillation although they all seem to fall under the same umbrella - they are all atrial tachyarrhythmias.  However no doubt they will keep watching for Atrial Fibrillation.  They would be more concerned I would imagine about the two short NSVT episodes, although you have been getting these before.  So it looks as though you are still doing fine

Thank you Gemita!

by USMC-Pacer - 2023-07-12 20:13:09

I'm glad it's not serious. I'm hoping the NSVTs have dissapeared for good! One can hope, right? 

Since my AVR, I've stopped any alcohol usage and hoping that will have a positive effect on my upcoming tests on the 27th (blood, ECG, Echo) although it could be too soon for any improvements assuming it had anything to do with my condition..

Thanks again! :)

NSVT and other arrhythmias

by Gemita - 2023-07-13 08:38:35

Many of us get short runs of NSVT and other arrhythmias which go unnoticed most of the time, unless we are looking for them.  They are mostly harmless unless they become frequent and prolonged or are accompanied by a high heart rate.  I don't think we can ever rid ourselves of them completely, so don't even try.

Unfortunately I cannot take even an occasional glass of wine with my meal any more without triggering a tachy arrhythmia.  Stopping alcohol might help you too, especially as you continue to heal from the AVR (aortic valve replacement).  Once you are fully healed and completely over the procedure, you might be able to introduce alcohol slowly back into your life.  If though it triggers Atrial Fibrillation, you may want to think again.  I hope the tests on the 27th are all encouraging and confirm you have no new significant arrhythmia

NSVT

by Good Dog - 2023-07-13 09:02:51

O.K........this is one of those abbreviations I referenced in the "Discussion Questions" post that we can add to the list under the "learn Tab".

Actually, I Googled it and was thrilled that it came up: Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia 

(NSVT) is a common but poorly understood arrhythmia. It is usually asymptomatic and most often diagnosed during cardiac monitoring (eg, continuous ambulatory electrocardiography or inpatient telemetry) or on an exercise test performed for other reasons.

Am I the only one that struggles with abbreviations?

Apologies Dave

by Gemita - 2023-07-13 09:16:52

I usually give the full description in brackets.  No you are not the only one who struggles with abbreviations.  I am always googling them too.

Gemita

by Good Dog - 2023-07-13 09:39:25

Certainly no reason to apologize! You made me feel better knowing that I am not alone!

Thanks!

Dave

abbreviations

by Good Dog - 2023-07-14 12:24:47

It seems that ever since texting/cell phones became universal, abbreviations for everything seemed to really take-off. I have to assume that the more you text, the more you use and grasp abbreviations. I don't text a lot, so the use of them is not as 2nd nature for me as it is for some. 

Simper Fi Club

by Stache - 2023-07-14 23:51:48

Seems we are both in the same clubs 2Bn 8th MAR DIV and now dual chamber pacer with 3rd-degree block.  Still hanging tough.

Yes Sir!

by USMC-Pacer - 2023-07-15 00:00:50

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing / HMH-466 out of Tustin, CA at the time 1985-1989.. Semper Fi 

Stache and USMC-Pacer

by Good Dog - 2023-07-15 07:43:00

Stache and USMC-Pacer:

Thanks for your service!