Question 1

can the flow rate on a iv line cause atrial fribulation, which in turn weaken the heart  muscle, create clots and flood the lungs.

Accepted Answer

IV fluid: Fluid is given through an "IV" (a little tube inserted into a vein) for many reasons: to treat dehydration, to give medicines, &amp; to maintain fluid balance when patients aren't drinking. In some patients if too much fluid is given too quickly it can cause problems including with the lungs. For a detailed review of a particular patient problem, ask a doctor through an inbox consult on HealthTap.

Question 2

visible muscle twitcing calves/body could it be als? i'm 28 f. with high fibrillation on my emg in feb. mod/high ck. no infl twitching is new. scared

Accepted Answer

ALS is rare: if you have fasciculation of the tonge and additional upper motor neuron findins ( abnormal reflexes, spasticity, upgoing toes the index of suspicion for ALS is raised. More common causes of muscle fasciulation include,electrolyte disturbances, over exertion, and thyroid disease. Best of health. When in doubt see a neurologist who specializes in ALS

Question 3

i think i've been taking too much levothyroxine. how long will it take for symptoms to subside if the dose is lowered? the symptoms: intestinal upsets, weight loss, sore muscles (especially in the legs), atrial fibrillation, etc. blood tests coming?

Accepted Answer

Too much levothryoxi: It will depend on how high your levels were.  Await blood tests. A fib is a serious complication of too much is you did not have it before.  Tell you team.

Question 4

what causes a person to have ventricular fibrillation vfib?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen...: Anything that results in low oxygen to the heart muscle can result in ventricular fibrillation including a myocardial infarct, or mi.

Question 5

what causes a person to sweat when they have ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic system: Ventricular fibrillation, which is usually a very short-lived event, usually occurs in a high sympathetic output state, at times the high sympathetic output actually is the cause for ventricular fibrillation but in any case the end result is the same.  As the sweat glands receive their innervation from this system of nerves, their output increases and the person sweats profusely.

Question 6

can you tell me why hypoxia typically causes bradydysrhythmias rather than ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Not true: Well, that simply isn't true. Hypoxia and acidosis are the ingredients most commonly found when VF occurs.

Question 7

can atrial fibrillation cause ed?

Accepted Answer

No: Afib cannot directly cause ed.  Medicines used to treat afib can impair erections and conditions associated with afib such as heart failure, coronary disease also can cause ed.

Question 8

does atrial fibrillation cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Agin: Atral fibrillation can cause fainting in some circumstances but usually doesn't. If you have both you should see your doc for an evaluation.

Question 9

what are most likely causes of spinal accessory nerve xi, bilateral denervation with fibrillations on emg?

Accepted Answer

Cranial nerve: Focal problems with accessory nerve have been seen with trauma, biopsy of shoulder masses or enlarged lymph nodes, and rarely accompanying peripheral neuropathies.  Bilateral involvement is indeed rather unusual, unless there is a mass affecting the lower brainstem, or upper neck.  If your EMG was done correctly, it would behoove you to investigate all of this.

Question 10

i get acute attacks of atrial fibrillation that lasts generally about 30 mins, when is this cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation would be of concern given your age and your diagnosing cardiologist/electrophysiologist would be your best resource going forward.

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Can the flow rate on a iv line cause atrial fribulation, which in turn weaken the heart muscle, create clots and flood the lungs.

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Visible muscle twitcing calves/body could it be als? i'm 28 f. with high fibrillation on my emg in feb. mod/high ck. no infl twitching is new. scared

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I think i've been taking too much levothyroxine. how long will it take for symptoms to subside if the dose is lowered? the symptoms: intestinal upsets, weight loss, sore muscles (especially in the legs), atrial fibrillation, etc. blood tests coming?

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What causes a person to have ventricular fibrillation vfib?

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What causes a person to sweat when they have ventricular fibrillation?

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Can you tell me why hypoxia typically causes bradydysrhythmias rather than ventricular fibrillation?

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Can atrial fibrillation cause ed?

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Does atrial fibrillation cause fainting?

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What are most likely causes of spinal accessory nerve xi, bilateral denervation with fibrillations on emg?

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I get acute attacks of atrial fibrillation that lasts generally about 30 mins, when is this cause for concern?

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