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AFibbers Database: Helen

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NameHelen
LocationMo, USA
Age38
Diagnosed conditionAFib, AFlutter, SVT's
Years with condition15
Frequency of episodesfrequency varies
Duration of episodes8-48hrs
Event preceding first AFbirth of first child
General healthgood
Current statecould be better
Triggerswork stress, lack of sleep, caffeine, child birth - hormone changes, dehydration, foods high in sugar and salt, cold medicine, diet pills, cleaners(bleach and anomia), driving, air conditioning, cold air, sometimes; bending or standing up. Clarification of stress reaction -not generally while in the middle of stress, but when everthing seems calm and under control.
Preventionsnone known.
avoiding triggers.
Current medications/side effectsFlecainide - seems to have increased occurences, however has decreased intensity of occurences. Have not had severe episode since start of medication - 6 mos. ago. However, it feels like my rhythm is off most of the time.

Warfarin - blood vessels in face showing, bruise easily and long term, still have not been able to level amounts needed to take - so blood tests every two weeks. I'm not eating as healthy as I was, because I've had to limit my favorite health foods: spinach, green veggies and cranberries.
Past medications/side effectsBeta Blockers previous taken - most of them seemed to make me tired.
History of surgeryThree C-sections
Future plansWant to explore more options. Would like to find good doctor, alternative to lifelong medications and do not wish to go through random ablations. Working to learn as much as possible.
Personal commentsUnexplained episodes starting 15 years ago, only recently diagnosed the last 6 months. High Blood Pressure for many yrs. Episodes generally hit without warning. Breif blackouts proceed some episodes. Heart rate and blood pressure higher than hospital equipment able to register. Over the years, had heart stopped twice, the third time this was attempted it didn't work, remained hospitalized and started med. therapy. Not sure what I need to do next.
Check list
crossacebutololcrossamiodarone (cordarone,pacerone)crossanisindione (miradon)
crossatenolol (tenormin)crossaspirincrossazimilide
crossbepridilcrossbetaxololcrossbisoprolol (monocor,emconcor)
crossbretyliumcrossbucindololcrosscarvedilol
crosscibenzolinecrossdicumarolcrossdigitoxin
crossdigoxin (lanoxin)crossdiltiazem (cardizem)crossdiphenylhydantoin
crossdisopyramide (norpace)crossdofetilide (tikosyn)crossdronedarone
crossencainidecrossesmolol (brevibloc)crossersentilide
tickflecainide (tambocor)crossgallopamilcrossibutilide (corvert)
crosslidocainecrossmibefradiltickmetoprolol (lopressor,toprol xl)
crossmexiletinecrossmoricizinecrossnadolol
crossphenytoincrossprocainamidecrosspropafanone (rythmol)
crosspropranolol (inderal)crossquinapril (accupril)crossquinidine (quinaglute)
crosssotalol (betapace)crosstedisamilcrosstimolol
crosstocainidecrosstrandolapril (mavik)crossvalsartan (diovan)
crossverapamil (calan,isoptin)tickwarfarin (coumadin)crossasthma
crossdiabetescrossGERD/acid refluxtickhypertension
crosshypotensioncrosshyperthyroidismcrosshypothyroidism
crossadrenergiccrossvagalcrossfamilial
crossidiopathic/lonecrossparoxysmalcrosspermanent/chronic
tickatrial fluttercrosscardiomyopathycrossCHF
crossPACcrossPVCtickSVT
crosssyncopecrossbradycardiaticktachycardia
crossheart blockcrossmyocardial infarctioncrossrheumatic heart diease
crosssick sinus syndromecrossstrokecrossWPW
crosselectrical cardioversioncrossdefibrillatorcrosspacemaker
crossablationcrossbypasscrossmaze
crossMaletickFemale 

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