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AFibbers Database: opak

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Nameopak
LocationGranby QC CAN
Age75
Diagnosed conditionparoxysmal jan 2010 Granby Hospital
Years with conditionsince 2002
Frequency of episodespresently (july 2012) none since 5 days
Duration of episodesrecently (july 2011) 2 to 480min
Event preceding first AFSSS(SickSinusSyndrome) incl.Tachycardia, Bradycardia
General healthstopped smoking 1985
Current statehealthy except SSS, pacemaker since april 2012
Triggersphysical stress and/or mental stress,
big meals, hot liquids
Preventionsavoid any stress and triggers
Current medications/side effectsCoumadin=Warfarin anticoagulant 7.5mg/day
Metoprolol for RateControl 2x37.5mg/day/often tired/cant run anymore because of short breath
Past medications/side effectsaspirin/none
History of surgeryDDDR pacemaker installation april 2012
Future plansFor the time being I observe and generate stat.data.Might comment in more detail by the end of 2012.
Personal commentsTo limit the duration of the episodes I have to lay down as soon as I feel it coming in my gut (vagal?). This works fine at home with durations smaller than 2 min, but less well outside for obvious reasons.

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