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WELCOME TO THE HEART RHYTHM FORUM!
Were you recently diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder? Would you like more information on the heart’s electrical system? Are you feeling overwhelmed, frightened and/or confused? Are you scheduled for EP tests, procedures, and or surgery? Is your arrhythmia medication giving you trouble? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are in the right place!
The Heart Rhythm forum is comprised of a group of people who share an interest in learning more about arrhythmias. The forum covers an array of topics including: Afib, Aflutter, PVCs, PACs, SVT, WPW, palpitations, pacemakers, ICDs, procedures, tests, medications, post procedural/surgical expectations, and much more. If it is related to your heart’s rhythm, chances are we can help.
Some of us have been living with arrhythmias for years while others are new to the world of electrophysiology. Regardless of why YOU are here, welcome! Here are a few suggestions for making the most of the forum.
1) Check out the "Health Pages." The link can be found in the upper right hand corner of your screen. The “Health Pages” address topics relevant to cardiology. Among the pages is a great resource for common cardiology acronyms.
2) Please join the community. Once you have had a chance to look around, why not create a profile and tell us a little about yourself? Your profile can be as simple or as complex as you like. In any event, you will meet people from around the globe! You will have the opportunity to learn and share experiences with members who share your concerns.
3) Consider posting to a current discussion, or try staring one of your own. Don’t worry - you’ll get the hang of it very quickly. You’ll find that you will want to come back often to check up on your new friends. If you’ve got something on your mind, please don’t be shy. There are no dumb questions and we are all here to learn.**
4) Get acquainted with other members. There are several ways to “Add a friend” but one of the easiest is to scroll over the member’s name and click on “Add a friend”.
5) Consider keeping a journal. Your journal can be private, public, or available only to those people you have added as a friend. Journals are a great way to share your story, frustrations, experiences, history, etc. You will probably find there are others who can relate to your story.
6) Want to speak privately to another member? Send a private message (PM) by scrolling over the member’s name and clicking on “Send Message”.
7) Only have a minute and want to welcome a member, or send good luck wishes? Scroll over the member’s name and click on “send a note.” Unlike PMs, everyone can view “Notes”.
8) Once you’ve created a profile, click on “My MedHelp” (indicated by a little red heart at the top of your screen) and check out the many great features and setting options.
9) Lastly, we would like to point you to the TRACKERS!! There are a number of trackers available to our members, but we would especially like to point out the ‘Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Heart Rhythm trackers. You can add them to your profile by clicking on "My MedHelp" (top) and then go to the Tracker Widget -- At the bottom of the Tracker Panel click on "Add Tracker" which will take you to the tracker page, where you can select the BP, Cholesterol and/or Heart Rhythm tracker. You can begin using your trackers today! Keeping track of your cholesterol and blood pressure are great ways to do your part to manage your heart health!! The rhythm tracker is an excellent tool for you to document symptoms, frequency, treatments and procedures relevant to your heart rhythm!
**Please read the Terms of Use at the bottom of your screen. There are a few general posting guidelines that are for the benefit of all community members.
Please do not hijack another member’s thread. If your comments are relevant with the current discussion, post away. If you have a new topic of interest, please begin a new post.
We are so glad you found us! Please don't forget to join our community! We would love to have you! Pull up a chair, get comfortable and get ready to meet a great bunch of people!
If you are already a member, won't you please take a minute to welcome our new members as well as those who are lurking. Would you mind sharing your story to let others know how the forums have helped you.
Your Community Leaders
Were you recently diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder? Would you like more information on the heart’s electrical system? Are you feeling overwhelmed, frightened and/or confused? Are you scheduled for EP tests, procedures, and or surgery? Is your arrhythmia medication giving you trouble? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are in the right place!
The Heart Rhythm forum is comprised of a group of people who share an interest in learning more about arrhythmias. The forum covers an array of topics including: Afib, Aflutter, PVCs, PACs, SVT, WPW, palpitations, pacemakers, ICDs, procedures, tests, medications, post procedural/surgical expectations, and much more. If it is related to your heart’s rhythm, chances are we can help.
Some of us have been living with arrhythmias for years while others are new to the world of electrophysiology. Regardless of why YOU are here, welcome! Here are a few suggestions for making the most of the forum.
1) Check out the "Health Pages." The link can be found in the upper right hand corner of your screen. The “Health Pages” address topics relevant to cardiology. Among the pages is a great resource for common cardiology acronyms.
2) Please join the community. Once you have had a chance to look around, why not create a profile and tell us a little about yourself? Your profile can be as simple or as complex as you like. In any event, you will meet people from around the globe! You will have the opportunity to learn and share experiences with members who share your concerns.
3) Consider posting to a current discussion, or try staring one of your own. Don’t worry - you’ll get the hang of it very quickly. You’ll find that you will want to come back often to check up on your new friends. If you’ve got something on your mind, please don’t be shy. There are no dumb questions and we are all here to learn.**
4) Get acquainted with other members. There are several ways to “Add a friend” but one of the easiest is to scroll over the member’s name and click on “Add a friend”.
5) Consider keeping a journal. Your journal can be private, public, or available only to those people you have added as a friend. Journals are a great way to share your story, frustrations, experiences, history, etc. You will probably find there are others who can relate to your story.
6) Want to speak privately to another member? Send a private message (PM) by scrolling over the member’s name and clicking on “Send Message”.
7) Only have a minute and want to welcome a member, or send good luck wishes? Scroll over the member’s name and click on “send a note.” Unlike PMs, everyone can view “Notes”.
8) Once you’ve created a profile, click on “My MedHelp” (indicated by a little red heart at the top of your screen) and check out the many great features and setting options.
9) Lastly, we would like to point you to the TRACKERS!! There are a number of trackers available to our members, but we would especially like to point out the ‘Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Heart Rhythm trackers. You can add them to your profile by clicking on "My MedHelp" (top) and then go to the Tracker Widget -- At the bottom of the Tracker Panel click on "Add Tracker" which will take you to the tracker page, where you can select the BP, Cholesterol and/or Heart Rhythm tracker. You can begin using your trackers today! Keeping track of your cholesterol and blood pressure are great ways to do your part to manage your heart health!! The rhythm tracker is an excellent tool for you to document symptoms, frequency, treatments and procedures relevant to your heart rhythm!
**Please read the Terms of Use at the bottom of your screen. There are a few general posting guidelines that are for the benefit of all community members.
Please do not hijack another member’s thread. If your comments are relevant with the current discussion, post away. If you have a new topic of interest, please begin a new post.
We are so glad you found us! Please don't forget to join our community! We would love to have you! Pull up a chair, get comfortable and get ready to meet a great bunch of people!
If you are already a member, won't you please take a minute to welcome our new members as well as those who are lurking. Would you mind sharing your story to let others know how the forums have helped you.
Your Community Leaders
Hi,
I had a successful ablation for SVT this past Monday which believe it or not I had for 36 years!! I understand totally what it feels like to deal with episodes of a very fast heart rate and trying to get it to stop. If you have any questions or just need to talk, I'm here to listen and to help!
Betty
I had a successful ablation for SVT this past Monday which believe it or not I had for 36 years!! I understand totally what it feels like to deal with episodes of a very fast heart rate and trying to get it to stop. If you have any questions or just need to talk, I'm here to listen and to help!
Betty
Hello there! I posted a thread a few hours ago, but no one has stumbled across it yet, I guess. Could someone help me?
I am 20 years old; twice I have experience this:
This morning, while doing nothing other than picking something up, I suddenly felt my body temperature rise and started to sweat profusely. My heart began to beat rapidly... it felt like it was about to beat right out of my chest. There was no pain, though. I began to feel light headed and had to sit down. I put my head between my knees and focused on breathing. No more than two minutes later, it all passed. I was left sweaty and tired feeling. When I told my mother, she checked my blood pressure and said it was normal; however, I felt fine by the time I got to her. This also happened to me about 4 months ago.
Moments ago I felt a flutter in my chest... like my heart skipped a beat or something. I still feel slightly uncomfortable from that... like its about to happen again. It felt like it was getting ready to start beating rapidly like early but stopped and went back to normal within milliseconds.
Could something be wrong with my heart??
I am 20 years old; twice I have experience this:
This morning, while doing nothing other than picking something up, I suddenly felt my body temperature rise and started to sweat profusely. My heart began to beat rapidly... it felt like it was about to beat right out of my chest. There was no pain, though. I began to feel light headed and had to sit down. I put my head between my knees and focused on breathing. No more than two minutes later, it all passed. I was left sweaty and tired feeling. When I told my mother, she checked my blood pressure and said it was normal; however, I felt fine by the time I got to her. This also happened to me about 4 months ago.
Moments ago I felt a flutter in my chest... like my heart skipped a beat or something. I still feel slightly uncomfortable from that... like its about to happen again. It felt like it was getting ready to start beating rapidly like early but stopped and went back to normal within milliseconds.
Could something be wrong with my heart??
hey just got note from puppy, i used to be yellowrose but had to change my name to get in , so yellowrose still around just new name .
I have just been diagnosed with PVC's. They happen at least a couple times a minute and my heart feels like it's worn out. My doctor put me on Toprol and I took my first pill just recently. I've never had this problem and I am freaking out! I had an eating disorder some years ago and wonder if this could have attributed to this. It's overwhelming. Any advice???
Hello!
I am so glad I found this site and while I don't wish my malady on anyone it is comforting to know that I am not alone.
I am a 47 year old female that started experiencing palpitations and PAC's and PVC's about six months ago, although at the time I had no idea what was happening to me.
I went to my PCP and he took an ECG and refered me to a cardiologist. I did the stress test via adenosine and the stress test was abnormal as was the ECG so I was then scheduled for a heart catheter. The Dr found no blockages during the cath and said my heart looked fine outside of a congenial heart defect that I inherited from my dad but the Dr insited that this particular defect wasn't in itself harmful or related to the arrythmia's.
So after all of that I am back at square 1 with what is the cause of the arrythmia.
I have them everyday but somedays are worse as far as the severity, today is one of those "bad" days.
I have an appt. tomorrow with my OB/GYN and I plan on discussing the hormone options and having them checked as well as my thyroid.
I am currently taking a low dose of Verapamil but it doesn't seem to be making a difference at all and I am going to discuss not taking it anymore when I go back to see my cardiologist on the 20th this month since it doesn't seem to be **** anythig for me at all.
Any and all suggestions, conversations, advice, experiences are welcome.
thank you.
Frustrated and scared in the South
I am so glad I found this site and while I don't wish my malady on anyone it is comforting to know that I am not alone.
I am a 47 year old female that started experiencing palpitations and PAC's and PVC's about six months ago, although at the time I had no idea what was happening to me.
I went to my PCP and he took an ECG and refered me to a cardiologist. I did the stress test via adenosine and the stress test was abnormal as was the ECG so I was then scheduled for a heart catheter. The Dr found no blockages during the cath and said my heart looked fine outside of a congenial heart defect that I inherited from my dad but the Dr insited that this particular defect wasn't in itself harmful or related to the arrythmia's.
So after all of that I am back at square 1 with what is the cause of the arrythmia.
I have them everyday but somedays are worse as far as the severity, today is one of those "bad" days.
I have an appt. tomorrow with my OB/GYN and I plan on discussing the hormone options and having them checked as well as my thyroid.
I am currently taking a low dose of Verapamil but it doesn't seem to be making a difference at all and I am going to discuss not taking it anymore when I go back to see my cardiologist on the 20th this month since it doesn't seem to be **** anythig for me at all.
Any and all suggestions, conversations, advice, experiences are welcome.
thank you.
Frustrated and scared in the South
I was bulimic for 15 years, which caused a hiatal hernia and GERD. I believe my PVCs are directly related to both, as the palpitations are MUCH worse after eating too much. Most doctors don't know squat about bulimia, and don't understand the risks or severity of it. I've gone to many who did not know anything about any link, but the ones who do know KNOW. Please don't let a doctor tell you there is not correlation. I am certain in my case that they are one in the same. You vomit your stomach into your chest cavity, the heart is bound to respond one way or another, don't you think?
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