Question 1

how much rate atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular ?

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Clarify: What are you asking exactly?  The definition of slow ventricular rate? Or specific symptoms?

Question 2

what is the success rate for the "firm" procedure for atrial fibrillation and are there any additional risks having it done over a normal ablation

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Alternate technique: My understanding is that FIRM (focal impulse and rotor modulation) ablation is, perhaps, a more advanced ablation system using a very sophisticated catheter that, purportedly, maps locations/rotors that seemingly could trigger &amp; sustain AF. Success up to 80% in controlling AF for 2 years is reported, better than with standard ablation. Risks should be similar. Careful case selection is important!

Question 3

can you have atrial fibrillation with a slow heart rate 60-100?

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Yes: atrial fibrillation is when the atrium is beating not in coordination with the ventricle. It beats around 200 beats a minute.  If the ventricular rate is controlled it beats 60-100 beats a minute.  Since the are not synchronized there is a higher risk of blood clots in the heart which then can be thrown to the brain causing a stroke.n that is why we use blood thinners.

Question 4

can atrial fibrillation cause a heart attack even if heart rate is kept under 100 btm
thanks?

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Well: Does not work quite like that. Also you have other risk factors like the alcohol. This is very damaging to the heart. Now the atrial fib puts  you at risk for throwing a clot. This clit is the potential danger to you

Question 5

if i have a history of atrial fibrillation and tachycardia is it bad that my heart rate has been 144 all day?

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Yes.: If the heart rate is elevated for prolonged periods of time, there is a risk for tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy - or weakening of the heart from rapid heart rates.  This is usually reversible once the heart rate is corrected.  You should see your cardiologist for evaluation.

Question 6

are beta blockers and calcium channel blockers equally effective for atrial fibrillation rate control or is one class of drug better then the other?

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: This all depends on the type and cause of a Fib.  If due to low body/blood K you need to find out why.  Most common cause would be primary aldosteronism if you have high blood pressure.  Go to main.hyperaldosteronism@groups.io to learn more. Go to Drugs.com and look up both and any other meds your are checking to see if they may interact with others that you are taking. Discuss with your team,.

Question 7

my husband's atrial fibrillation seems to have progressed. he's breathing very rapid and loud while sleeping, has higher heart rates, sick sinus syndr?

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See a cardiologist: Please review him with his Cardiologist asap. His symptoms are suggesting worsening Atrial fibrillation, Obstructive Sleep apnoea and therefore a possibility of Heart failure as well. He needs ti be reviewed by a doctor as soon as possible to avoid any complications developing.

Question 8

how accurate is a bloodpresure monitor if used to measure my pulse rate while i have an attack of atrial fibrillation?does it miss any  heart beats?

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Depends: Some monitors may miscount if you have a very fast irregular pulse but it'll probably be accurate. There are a number of other apps you could use to correlate, or do it the old fashion way: feel your pulse in your neck (or wrist) for thirty seconds and multiply by 2.

Question 9

is it possible to have afib at a lower heart rate 56 bpm? i was advised by my doc to get kardia mobile ecg to record when i have symptomatic palpitations. i used it a few days ago and it said "possible atrial fibrillation". false positive by chance?

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A fib : An ifb can have a low ventricle rate, most of the time has a high rate.  The ventricle rate is usually the one that produces the QRS on the EKG (larger complex waves) .

Question 10

i'm 21 and have atrial fibrillation, what can i do?

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Cardiologist : You should really see a cardiologist who can go over all of the options with you and well as work out any possible underlying causes such as elevated thyroid. You need to carefully discuss whether it is best to try and keep you out of afib with a procedure or medications or not. This is a long discussion that needs to be tailored to the individual.

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Can you have atrial fibrillation with a slow heart rate 60-100?

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Can atrial fibrillation cause a heart attack even if heart rate is kept under 100 btm thanks?

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If i have a history of atrial fibrillation and tachycardia is it bad that my heart rate has been 144 all day?

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Are beta blockers and calcium channel blockers equally effective for atrial fibrillation rate control or is one class of drug better then the other?

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My husband's atrial fibrillation seems to have progressed. he's breathing very rapid and loud while sleeping, has higher heart rates, sick sinus syndr?

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How accurate is a bloodpresure monitor if used to measure my pulse rate while i have an attack of atrial fibrillation?does it miss any heart beats?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have afib at a lower heart rate 56 bpm? i was advised by my doc to get kardia mobile ecg to record when i have symptomatic palpitations. i used it a few days ago and it said "possible atrial fibrillation". false positive by chance?

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I'm 21 and have atrial fibrillation, what can i do?

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