Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

[Guest guest]

JoAnne, is your husband on beta blockers or on an antiarrhythmic with beta

blocker properties? This will slow the heartbeat. Has his doctor diagnosed him

with " bradycardia? " This doesn't sound like bradycardia.

I have had a very successful experience with cardioversion, not one

breakthrough of afib in 9 months after a one shot cardioversion with nothing but

beta

blockers. My pulse averages 50-58 BPM all day long - my blood pressure

averages 117 over 68... I think my heart rate falls into the 46-49 rate in the

evenings, it all depends... sometimes it will climb into the 60s if I am rushed

or going to the doctor (which always spooks me but that's my resting

heart rate now. My doctor does not call it " bradycardia, " he thinks it is

completely fine considering I am on 40 mg of propranolol (beta blocks) and a

half of

a .250 digoxin every day, and it is a strong, regular, NSR beat.

Lil

In a message dated 5/10/2006 10:26:50 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jakarasek@... writes:

DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came out of

cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still has bradycardia

at

54. Has this happened to anyone else after cardioversion that had only atrial

fibrillation? If so, how long did it last? And what did they do to come out

of it.?

[Guest guest]

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not causing

blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that rate is likely

caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the cardioversion. I've

now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this year alone, and none has ever

affected my heart rate in any way. The medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came out of

cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still has bradycardia

at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after cardioversion that had only atrial

fibrillation? If so, how long did it last? And what did they do to come out of

it.?

Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne,

Does he take any beta blockers, as that slows the heart rate.

I have bradycardia ............about 52 bpm.

But my EP is not at all concerned. apart from occassional afib,

my heart is structurally sound, and in very good shape

apparently. When I expressed concern, he just smiled and

said 'You'r an athlete.' Definately not so, but I exercise

moderately every day

And I don't worry about bradycardia any more.

[Guest guest]

My husband's normal heart rate is 60 and above. He doesn't feel so well below

60. He is on Sotalol. If that is causing the bradycardia, shouldn't he be

changed?

Jo Anne

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not causing

blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that rate is likely

caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the cardioversion. I've

now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this year alone, and none has ever

affected my heart rate in any way. The medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came out of

cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still has bradycardia

at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after cardioversion that had only atrial

fibrillation? If so, how long did it last? And what did they do to come out of

it.?

Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Sotolol is famous for causing people to feel like kaka.. some people don't

tolerate it at all, unfortunately, and it's certainly known for causing a slow

heart beat. If you husband hasn't been on it long, the feeling of being unwell

may go away with time, but if they continue, you should ask your/his doctor

about switching to something else. People often switch drugs for intolerant

side effects.

A slow heart beat all by itself should not make one feel unwell.. may make you

fell tired or lethargic, but not distinctly " unwell " .. we are all different,

though, but at this point I'd blame the drugs and not the slow heart beat.. 54

is not that slow.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

My husband's normal heart rate is 60 and above. He doesn't feel so well below

60. He is on Sotalol. If that is causing the bradycardia, shouldn't he be

changed?

Jo Anne

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not causing

blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that rate is likely

caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the cardioversion. I've

now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this year alone, and none has ever

affected my heart rate in any way. The medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came out of

cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still has bradycardia

at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after cardioversion that had only atrial

fibrillation? If so, how long did it last? And what did they do to come out of

it.?

Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Jo Ann, Many of us with lone AF have a natural bradycardia, and many are on beta

blockers which also can cause bradycardia. The heart rate is not as important as

how we feel. Many people with a heart rate of 50 pump as well as other healthy

folks with a heart rate of 80. Of course, you and your husband should discuss

his heart rate with his doc because each person is unique, and part of the

process is getting educated. The original meaning of doctor was teacher, and it

is a good idea to see this as an educational process and your husband's doc is a

important teacher, but not the only teacher, nor infallable. Best wishes,

J jakarasek@...> wrote: My husband's normal heart rate is 60 and

above. He doesn't feel so well below 60. He is on Sotalol. If that is causing

the bradycardia, shouldn't he be changed?

Jo Anne

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not causing

blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that rate is likely

caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the cardioversion. I've

now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this year alone, and none has ever

affected my heart rate in any way. The medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came out of

cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still has bradycardia

at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after cardioversion that had only atrial

fibrillation? If so, how long did it last? And what did they do to come out of

it.?

Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

I agree a rate of 54 should not be a problem if you are in NSR, many

athletes have slow heart rates. The cardiologist told be when he called

off my planned cardioversion at the last minute that when they do the

cardioversion that cannot guarantee what the heart rate would be, and

said the risk to me was that mine could convert to 30 bpm which would be

too slow.

ine

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not

causing blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that

rate is likely caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the

cardioversion. I've now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this

year alone, and none has ever affected my heart rate in any way. The

medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came

out of cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still

has bradycardia at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after

cardioversion that had only atrial fibrillation? If so, how long did it

last? And what did they do to come out of it.?

Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Last night, while enjoying Survivor (??) I decided to take a bp and heart

rate reading (haven't in months.) It was 127/78, and 48 BPM. That's what's

" normal " for me in the evenings due to beta blockers. I felt great, no awareness

of my chest at all, probably because it's hardly beating in there.

Lil

In a message dated 5/12/2006 11:31:55 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

cleaner@... writes:

ine,

I usually have a h/r in the 50's, although it is a little higher during the

night for some reason. If I understand correctly, if someone has a normal

h/r in the 50's and is in afib and their h/r is in the 100's, it could convert

to 30 bpm? Or do you mean that your h/r is in the 50's at the time of

conversion?

[Guest guest]

" I agree a rate of 54 should not be a problem if you are in NSR, many

athletes have slow heart rates. The cardiologist told be when he called

off my planned cardioversion at the last minute that when they do the

cardioversion that cannot guarantee what the heart rate would be, and

said the risk to me was that mine could convert to 30 bpm which would be

too slow.

ine "

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ine,

I usually have a h/r in the 50's, although it is a little higher during the

night for some reason. If I understand correctly, if someone has a normal h/r

in the 50's and is in afib and their h/r is in the 100's, it could convert to 30

bpm? Or do you mean that your h/r is in the 50's at the time of conversion?

Loretta

[Guest guest]

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

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ine,

I usually have a h/r in the 50's, although it is a little higher during

the night for some reason. If I understand correctly, if someone has a

normal h/r in the 50's and is in afib and their h/r is in the 100's, it

could convert to 30 bpm? Or do you mean that your h/r is in the 50's at

the time of conversion?

Loretta

[Guest guest]

A heart rate in the 50's isn't a problem if you aren't having problems ie

dizziness, weakness, blackouts low blood pressure. The comparison with an

athletes heart rate is a misnomer however, unless you are an athlete! Their

cardiac output is maintained by viture of an excellent pump!

ine pj.gilmartin@...> wrote:

I agree a rate of 54 should not be a problem if you are in NSR, many

athletes have slow heart rates. The cardiologist told be when he called

off my planned cardioversion at the last minute that when they do the

cardioversion that cannot guarantee what the heart rate would be, and

said the risk to me was that mine could convert to 30 bpm which would be

too slow.

ine

Re: Bradycardia after cardioversion

what drugs is he on? A rate of 54 is no problem as long as it's not

causing blackouts or dizziness, and if he's on betablockers, then that

rate is likely caused by the medication and has nothing to do with the

cardioversion. I've now had 10 cardioversions (maybe 11)... 7 this

year alone, and none has ever affected my heart rate in any way. The

medications I'm on sure do, though.

Stef

J jakarasek@...> wrote:

Clear DayMy husband, thought to have lone atrial fibrillation, came

out of cardioversion at 57 bpm heart rate, and 2 weeks later he still

has bradycardia at 54. Has this happened to anyone else after

cardioversion that had only atrial fibrillation? If so, how long did it

last? And what did they do to come out of it.?

Jo Anne