Atrial fibrillation?

Question

If you have a blood pressure of 120/ 80 can you be suffering from atrial fibrillation?

The would a long P-Wave indicate A-Fib?

Redrosef what do you base your statement on

Answer 1

absolutely. A-fib is when the top two chambers of the heart beat (or quiver) very weakly, irregullarly, and ineffeciently. blood pressure can be high, low, or normal. one of the big dangers of a-fib is rapid ventricular response (a-fib with rvr), or when the heart rate is greater than 100 beats per minute. high pulse rate puts "a-fibbers" at a high risk of developing a bllod clot in the heart. treatment for a-fib with rvr is usually iv heparin and coumadin to thin the blood, with iv cardizem to control heart rate. after heart rate is controlled, anti arrythmics (such as amiodorone) may help convert the heart to its normal rythym. electocardioversion is also sometimes used (on a conciously sedated patient) to shock the heart back into rythym (CLEAR). there is also a procedure known as atrial ablation where parts of the hearts electrical system are "burned out" to help prevent future episodes. However many people are "chronic a-fibbers" and manage fairly well even though there heart stays in this rythym. while blood pressure should be monitored, the real danger is in a high (100+)heart rate.

Answer 2

I'd add one thing, as a temporary measure about 100mg of aspirin a day could help prevent clots forming in the atria. The clots can break apart and travel through your system and cause damage. I had an irregular beat for a while, I switched to a high fibre diet with wholegrain food, fruit, vegetables, grilled lean meat and fish (wild salmon, fresh sardines), also some walnuts and other nuts. Very little saturated fat, sugar or salt and absolutely NO processed food (the corporations don't like that but what the hell). Moderate aerobic exercise 4 times a week. I lost weight especially from the belly area and it definitely improved my atrial fib. Visceral fat you know, that's a slow killer. I went back to my crap diet and alcohol intake and within a week the symptoms started coming back, so my "diet" became my permanent regime.

Answer 3

I don`t think it`s ur B/P at 120/80 that would cause A-fib, there are numerous other causes such as an overactive thyroid, valve problem, electrical impulses, inflammation of the heart lining, etc. here`s a site that better explains the causes and symptoms.... www.emedicinehealth.com You can find all the info u want on atrial fibrillation.

Answer 4

First of all, yes you can. Secondly, do you think that you have a-fib? Cardiologist is the best course of action when dealing with matters of the heart.

Answer 5

Yes, my mom has normal blood pressure but her heart rhythm is off. When listening to her heart you can hear it speeding up and then slowing down.

Answer 6

Sure. One thing has nothing to do with the other.

Answer 7

Nope. You're suffering from normalcy. Keep up the good work.