I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, and a pace maker was recently implanted for my heart rate. I am taking norpace and diovan.It is hard to breathe sometimes. I think there is another problem.My doctor doesn't seem to be concerned
2006-09-13 15:02:11 · 8 answers · asked by heart 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
A pacemaker will not control A Fib. It must be controlled with either medication or a internal shock converter type of implant. Some situations a Dr will allow a patient to remain in A Fib if they are not staying it it all the time.
The reason it becomes hard to breath is because you heart rate is too fast while in th A Fib. Depending on how large and/or strong your heart muscle is, will dictate which medications they will choose for you.
See your Dr and tell him how uncomfortable you are....discuss the options and then if he does not explain why he is not concerned or you feel you could do better, switch drs.
2006-09-13 17:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by DA R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 21:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by Rogelio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though your Dr. has done everything possible to help you. If he's not concerned, perhaps you should slow down and stop worrying about this problem. It could be that is what is causing you to be stressed out. Believe me, it's difficult after going through all this, for you not to be worried. I went through heart surgery a long, long time ago when things were barbaric, and everytime I'd have any kind of twinge or pain, I'd think there was something else wrong with me. If you seriously think you have another problem, then by all means get a second opinion. I'd be perfectly honest with your Dr. and tell him you have quite a concern over this, and he would probably be the first to tell you to make an appointment with another Specialist for a second opinion. Dr's have been known to make a mistake in diagnosis.
2016-03-17 21:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i was you i would go to the E.R you may have a leak in your aorta called a AAA. I'm not a doctor and it is the worse case scenario. So get checked out buddy.
p.s your heart beat should be regular now with the pacemaker inserted, if you are back in A.F you must get checked out!!!!!
2006-09-13 15:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiatal Hernia! Hiatal Hernia! Hiatal Hernia! This common condition can cause all of your symptoms.
Best wishes and good luck.
2006-09-13 17:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should go to another doctor office where he / she knows alot about the diagnosed with atrial fibrillation more then your first doctor who doesnt even know much about it . cause not many doctors arent doing thier jobs or didnt even study about the symptoms . so u should check out some other clincs centers or go to the hositpal they have nurses do those kind of jobs .
2006-09-13 15:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish that I saw this sooner! Are you having those symptoms now?! Please go to an E.R., If not, but in the past, you need to seek another opinion.
I would get another opinion soon!
2006-09-13 15:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well why don't you go see another doctor? That would be the smart thing to do, don't you think?
Have a nice day!
2006-09-13 15:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter whether you doctor is concerned or not - you are concerned and that is what is important. Make an appointment with him just to talk - take a list of concerns and make him answer each one. if not - see another doctor who is compassionate to your concerns.
2006-09-13 18:40:40 · answer #9 · answered by chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋