Question 1

do broken tib/fib heal completely&gain previous strength and reliability to withstand the stress as before?hw long it take?or there's a fault point?

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Bone repair: The complete process of bone repair and healing depends on many factors such as patient age, nutritional status, activity level and medical history.  In general, complete healing of a fracture can take several months to over a year.

Question 2

broken tib-fib.  plate w 11 screws 5 wks ago. wearing a boot. accidentally put pressure on it today.   swelling more than usual.  concerns?

Accepted Answer

Define "pressure...": What do you mean by "pressure?" Were you wearing the boot at the time? Was the swelling accompanied by increased pain? Post-surgical swelling is normal up to a year (sometimes more depending on the patient) 
I would need a bit more info to get a better picture

Question 3

my ankle was shattered and my tin and fib were broken in a head on collision 35 yrs ago. i've had 3 ankle fusions and have had pain which is gettinle.

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Pain syndrome: Ankle fusion is essentially a last resort surgery, and if you've had 3 of them then that tells me further surgery likely is not the answer for your pain.  You may want to see a pain management physician to be evaluated for possible complex regional pain syndrome.  Treatment for that can include physical therapy, medications, and injections.  Also consider a spinal cord stimulator.

Question 4

what is a fib?

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Abnl heart rhythm: Afib is short for atrial fibrillation which is an abnormal heart rhythm where your heart speeds & slows down on its own without any good reason.  It can be confirmed by an ekg/ecg or electrocardiogram where your doctor will tell you that you're missing P waves (the signal from the atria). Afib increases your risk of stroke and may warrant taking blood thinners.

Question 5

what is slow a fib?

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Slow a fib: Is irregular heart rate with a rate lower than 60/min, most forms are with rapid ventricular rate &gt;100/min.

Question 6

what is the latest breakthrough for a-fib?

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Pradaxa: I assume you mean pradaxa, which is a new anticoagulant medication, that is given to prevent strokes from atrial fibrillation.  It does not require the constant monitoring of coumadin, (warfarin) and is thus less intrusive to the patient, but is also more expensive at this time.  That should improve in time.

Question 7

how are v-tach and v-fib  different?

Accepted Answer

VT, VF: V-tach is a regular rapid ventricular rhythm which usually has a pulse associated with it. V-fib is an irregular rapid ventricular rhythm which doesn't have a pulse associated with it.

Question 8

what causes atrial fib?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation: The two most common causes of atrial fibrillation are hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and degenerative disease of the cardiac conduction system as we get older. Other causes include heart surgery, alcohol (chronic intoxication), and conditions which enlarge the atria (like heart valve problems).

Question 9

why am i so dizzy taking rymthol for a - fib?

Accepted Answer

Common side effect: It's a know side effect of rythmol (propafenone). Ask to be switched to flecainide.

Question 10

can diltiazem increase my a fibs?

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No: Either you have atrial fibrillation or you don't. You can't "increase" it. However, your heart rate may speed up or slow down dramatically w/o any reason. Diltiazem, a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, keeps your heart from beating too fast, same as beta blockers.

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Do broken tib/fib heal completely&gain previous strength and reliability to withstand the stress as before?hw long it take?or there's a fault point?

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Broken tib-fib. plate w 11 screws 5 wks ago. wearing a boot. accidentally put pressure on it today. swelling more than usual. concerns?

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My ankle was shattered and my tin and fib were broken in a head on collision 35 yrs ago. i've had 3 ankle fusions and have had pain which is gettinle.

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What is a fib?

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What is slow a fib?

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What is the latest breakthrough for a-fib?

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How are v-tach and v-fib different?

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Why am i so dizzy taking rymthol for a - fib?

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Can diltiazem increase my a fibs?

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