Re: 'Atrial Fibrillation


Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:
> Nel wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > I have Atrial Fibrillation. I was recently put on Tikosyn after a
5 day
> > stay at the hospital. This morning during breakfast I felt like my
heart
> > stopped and I felt faint....very scary...was this a palpitation? I
have a
> > feeling if I had coughed, it would have gone away. Haven't had
these with
> > AFib before though. I use to have palpitations when I has very
young. I
> > think it was the same thing......what are your thoughts on this....
>
> You need to inform your cardiologist right away.
>
> Tell him/her that you ran this by an American cardiologist on the
> internet who told you that you had what sounds like a near-syncopal
> episode and that the concern is significant QT prolongation and
Torsade
> de Pointes.
>
> Would suggest you **stop** the Tikosyn **now**, in the interim.
>
> > Thanks so much.......Nel
>
> You are welcome.
>
> All praises belong to my heavenly Father, Whom I love with all my
heart,
> soul, mind, and strength :-)
>
>
> At His service,
>
> Andrew
>
> --
> Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
> Board-Certified Cardiologist
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Well, you probably just gave her a cardiac event. It might prove to be
nothing.

OTOH, the wisest course of action is to follow Dr. Chung's advice in
this matter.

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