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Have mechanical mitral valve placing me a risk for complications for an ablation. Had cardio-version and returned back into Afib within 72 hours.(My 8th procedure) I also am on Metoprolol, digoxin, verapmil, Entresto and Bumex. Your thoughts appreciated.
I just started Dofetilide on July 10, 2023. Not certain if it is the medication causing left leg weakness or the hospital stay loading up on the medication. 4 nights and 5 days in hospital. Have AFIB… read more
Has anyone been prescribed Amiodarone for afib? When in hospital for 3 months , it was prescribed as I guess I had serious case. They lowered the dose from 400mg to 200mg when I came home. On a cardiologist phone visit my dr said I don’t have afib (it’s the kind that comes and goes). So why am I on Med for afib? Looked up Amiodarone and it is very toxic and I have ten of the numerous side effects! It is a very long time (weeks and months) to get out of the system. Anyone have it and how… read more
I was on it until I collapsed at home and 911 had to come. I was respiratory failure and heart failure. I was told toxicity due to amiodarone caused my condition. I was taken off of it immediately.
Is there an antidote for it
I have read and heard that CoQ10 helps when you are on Statins, for I take 5mg every other night, wants to get of but my Dr. suggested not to because of CAD disease. opinion on the supplement.
My cardiologist suggested to take. For me, it gives me energy, so I must take it early in the day. I do take low dose statin. Also, I read that if one has CHF , it is a good supportive supplement… read more
I’m on 2.5 mg which is probably considered a low dose. It is very expensive and I will have to be on it at least 3 months after Watchman implant but then I’ll be completely done with it, thankfully
tell me what you do to calm yourself/???
gee i was kicked off here that long . hi all hope all are relaxed