Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

mom has atriel fibrillation & takes pradaxa she took microlactin for knees, but her blood pressure & heart rate increased.  can she still take it?

Accepted Answer

There: Shouldn't be an interaction...Afib likely cause of high heart rates.

Question 6

is 81 mg aspirin every other day a sufficient blood thinner for the slow heart rate version of afib.?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fib: Whether fast or slow, you still have atrial fib and risk for stroke. Coumadin, xeralto or eliquis recommended

Question 7

what medicine is good for atrial fibrillation and a,slow heart beat?

Accepted Answer

It depends: upon what else is going on - what is your blood pressure, how slow is the pulse, does it ever go fast;  do you have heart failure or sleep apnea.  if your heart goes so slow it bothers you, and there is nothing correctable, the only solution is a pacemaker.

Question 8

slow heart rate, premature atrial contractions, are they connected?

Accepted Answer

AV Block?: Yes, it is very possible that the slow rate of ventricular contractions cannot keep up with a faster atrial contraction rate. It is an a-v block.

Question 9

should i be worried if my resting heart rate is suddenly between 50-60bpm? i do feel a bit out of breath, and heart is fluttering a bit. i have been diagnosed with atrial fibrilation before due to hypothyroidism, and was on verahexal for 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Check thyroid levels: Your pulse rate is not necessarily a problem, but could be a sign of low thyroid function, or less likely, presentation of a mild cardiac dysrhthmia in view of your history.  Since this is complex, urge you contact your doctor, have thyroid blood studies and an updated EKG, at the least.

Question 10

what drugs, vitamin supplements cause slow heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers: Beta-blockers are drugs that slow down the heart rate. Do not attempt to slow your heart rate on your own other than through regular exercise. Consult a physician if you have a rapid heart rate.

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

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

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Mom has atriel fibrillation & takes pradaxa she took microlactin for knees, but her blood pressure & heart rate increased. can she still take it?

A member asked:

Is 81 mg aspirin every other day a sufficient blood thinner for the slow heart rate version of afib.?

A member asked:

What medicine is good for atrial fibrillation and a,slow heart beat?

A member asked:

Slow heart rate, premature atrial contractions, are they connected?

A member asked:

Should i be worried if my resting heart rate is suddenly between 50-60bpm? i do feel a bit out of breath, and heart is fluttering a bit. i have been diagnosed with atrial fibrilation before due to hypothyroidism, and was on verahexal for 6 months?

A member asked:

What drugs, vitamin supplements cause slow heart rate?

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