Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Kathleen: You described my pulse perfectly ! Thor in 24/7 AF pulse In response to what the wrist pulse feels like in AF: I'm in permanent AF, under good rate control (high 70's, low 80's) when the ECG is used to get an accurate measure. I like to describe my wrist pulse as " regularly irregular. " For me this is a continuing pattern of stron " pulses, sometimes evenly spaced, sometimes a little bouncy, with an occasional difficult-to-feel beat. It's the weak ones that make it very difficult to count accurately, because it's so easy to miss them. When I take my pulse rate I always add about 15% to the count I get to estimate accurately. When I was in uncontrolled Afib (no rate control) with a very high rate, palpitating, breathless, etc., my wrist pulse beats were so weak I could hardly feel them, more like a very thin twitching. And no obvious regularity at all. I think the word " thready " is sometimes used for such a weak pulse. I suppose " irregularly regular " would work just as well, wouldn't it. Kathleen-GreenBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 > > a very high rate, palpitating, breathless, etc., my wrist pulse > beats were so weak I could hardly feel them, more like a very thin > twitching. And no obvious regularity at all. I think the word > " thready " is sometimes used for such a weak pulse. > > I suppose " irregularly regular " would work just as well, wouldn't > it. > > Kathleen-GreenBay Kathleen: Sounds right to me, exactly as I would describe it. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 In a message dated 11/27/2003 8:05:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, jcook@... writes: << My pulse rate for a couple of hours varied between 150 and 110. What is too high and what do you " ll do when your pulse gets up there >> Hi, Jim, I'm sorry to hear that you are having high pulse rates. Couldn't that be related to your ablation as a natural part of the heart's recovery? I don't think that a pulse between 110 and 150 is extremely serious for short periods, but if it were to continue long term it could cause problems. Certainly you should ask your doctor about it. As to what is too high, I think it depends on the circumstances and what is causing the high rate. I have frequently had pulse rates of 160 to 180 for a couple of days at the beginning of an afib episode. Also, at times I was clocked by a Holter monitor at pulse rates of 240 in sinus. My doctor was concerned about the 240 rate because I could faint while driving or at some other " inconvenient " time. I seem to recall that she believed that when the pulse rose above 200, steps should be taken to lower it because of the danger of fainting. For that reason she started me on Atenolol, which did help. I'm still on it 14 years later. When my brother in permanent afib had resting pulse rates of 160 to 170 before he began taking medication, he felt extremely unwell and unable to function. I, on the other hand, was able to function even with the 240 rates. Everyone is different, but I don't think that anyone feels good with a resting pulse above about 110. Again, I think you should report this to your doctor as soon as possible because you might be able to get medication to help you until your heart heals from the ablation. Best wishes. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 In a message dated 11/27/2003 10:04:54 PM Central Standard Time, jcook@... writes: My pulse rate for a couple of hours varied between 150 and 110. What is too high and what do you " ll do when your pulse gets up there? Jim in California xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This is really a question for your Dr. but the average max heart rate for individuals is 220 minus your age. So anything over that might be cause for concern. Also, if you feel bad when this occurs, like dizzyness, fainting, chest pains etc. that may be a sign that you should go to the ER. If you are currently taking beta blockers or other meds that slow your heart rate, talk to your Dr. about taking an extra one when this occurs. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 In a message dated 11/27/2003 10:04:54 PM Central Standard Time, jcook@... writes: My pulse rate for a couple of hours varied between 150 and 110. What is too high and what do you " ll do when your pulse gets up there? Jim in California xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I just read 's response, I didn't realize you had an ablation. Disregard my prior response and ask your Dr. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/healthwise/57/14164 Here is a good link on pulse rates and how to test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Nice to have you back Jim ~~~ keep us posted as to your progress. How about becoming part of our Ablation Database? http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport/database Ellen (NSR on Dofetilide) *************** ----- Original Message ----- > My pulse rate for a couple of hours varied between 150 and 110. (snip) Jim in California *************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 The normal " resting " pulse rate is taken when you have just been sitting there for awhile, doing nothing but relaxing. When there seems to be a problem with BP or pulse, some medical opinions say that both should be taken in all 3 positions----First, sitting up after having been calm and inactive for a few minutes, then with the cuff actually already on the arm and while the tech is pumping up the cuff, stand straight up while this is going on. BP and pulse should also be taken in the same visit, after the person has been lying down resting for a little while. The pulse for the sitting-rising to standing would have to be taken separately from the BP, since that cuff is going to keep the tech's hands busy. Also, after a brisk walk, you can take the pulse immediately on the tailend of the walk while everything is still pumping faster. Then you should take it again, after you've been resting doing nothing for a little while. The one that concerns me the most is the pulse that comes up rapidly too fast and too high after laying down at night. pulse (TX), O.K. is there a difference in resting pulse and normal pulse? I think the website that I quoted mostly said normal pulse rate. Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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