rapid heart rate after pfo closed

gigito8

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Posted 3/2/2011 3:45 PM (GMT 0)

hi everyone, new to the sight, had pfo closed on feb. 15th. been doing great, however has anyone had rapid heart rate after there closing.

stkitt

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Posted 3/2/2011 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

Welcome to HealingWell.

It depends on what the heart rhythm is. An EKG
Atrioventricular block, ekg tracing
Ecg
Exercise stress test
or a 24 hour Holter
Holter monitor (24h)
monitor should answer the question. If it is normal rhythm, many doctors will try to slow your heart rate down using beta blockers or calcium channel blockers. If it is another heart rhythm like an atrial tachycardia or atrial flutter, this can often be fixed with an ablation procedure. There is a lot of clinic judgment that goes into deciding if you might benefit from medications or not. Probably best to ask your cardiologist or an electrophysiologist for their take when they can review your records and heart rhythm strips.

I hope this helps you in some small way.

Kindly,
Kitt

gigito8

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Posted 3/2/2011 5:26 PM (GMT 0)

thanks for your help. just a bit scarry with my heart jumping around and feeling dizzy and light headed. did call Dr. and will talk to him. just wondered if these were normal following a pfo closing. gigito8

stkitt

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Posted 3/3/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)

I can undersatnd you fears as you are dealing with your heart and that is always a major issue when you suspect something is not right.

Kindly,

Kitt

gigito8

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Joined : Feb 2011

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Posted 3/3/2011 12:59 AM (GMT 0)

thanks for your advice on my pfo closing and my rapid heart rate and dizzyness. i am a long distance runner and it troubles me when i have this problem. feeling a bit better tonight. if anyone else has had this problem i would love to hear of there experience. thanks gigito8

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