Heart Racing/Aneurysm - Related?

[ALCapshaw2]

Many of our members have found that SOTALOL (Generic Form of BetaPace) is quite effective at keeping A-Fib under control. It is usually prescribed at least 2X a day since it is not available in a Time Release form.

For those on Beta Blockers, Toprol is also available as Toprol XL (extended release) in several doses down to 25mg.

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Bina]

Eva, I've just learned from experience and reading alot of VR stuff.

Al, A-Fib and SVT are 2 different animals.
They both occur in the atria, but A-Fib is usually irregular and more dangerous in regard to throwing clots.
My SVT is fast and scary, but not usually dangerous.
I have asked my doc about Sotalol and he doesn't think it's warranted for my particular issue.
Send me some Toprol XL?.......(joking)......it's not available in Canada.

 

[carolyncox]

Since my anuerysm was diagnosed in February 2008 with a measurement of 4.6cm I have been stable since, and my next scan is in August. My cardiologist has advised they wont look into surgery until I am 5.5cm. I strongly disagree with this, as I think any chance of growth calls for surgery, seeing that I also have an anuerysm in my brachiocephalic/innominate artery as well, which measures 3.0cm. Read all you can and get advice from surgeon and make an informed decision. Most of all look after yourself. Good luck.

 

[MissMelis]

My current dosage of Beta Blocker is 5 mg in the mornings - it's Bisoprolol (aka Zebeta in the US?)

I have a debate going on in my head, I know what you are all saying is true, maybe I should be taking it a bit easier until I know what's what... And then I read over what I have said and I look like a bit of a moron - whingeing about this symptom and that, and then running around the bases which only serves to bring symptoms to the surface again :$
Perhaps this isn't the best decision...maybe I'm so reluctant to stop playing because a) I love to play and b) I hate the "boy, she's lazy" looks I get when I hint that maybe I shouldn't be playing...and not everyone knows what's going on because I don't wear it on a T-shirt or anything.

I dunno...Maybe I just need a tougher skin

I never even thought about Connective Tissue Disorder until Al mentioned it. I'll do some more research on this. Maybe I'm not just unlucky!

Thanks all - your continued advice and support is very much appreciated.

Melissa

 

[Bina]

I understand what you are saying.....one of my neighbours used to comment on me "being lazy".....even when she knew my heart issues!
Some people just don't get it. Hey, you need a VR.com tee shirt.