Merry Christmas from the cardio unit

[chef jimmyj]

Great to hear no blockage. The rest sounds like Afib...My rate bounces from 50 to 150 and anywhere in between. I get real winded just crossing the room when the rate is high. There are a few meds and procedures they do to try and get a steady sinus rhythm before installing a pacemaker. Going for a three stay in the Erie Cardiac Unit to try a new med and get a Zap to set things right. Been living fine with Afib 5 years now...JJ

 

[radio]

Got home last evening.
Several things combined to kick my ass.
Fisrt, they found I have a bundle branch block so some times my heat flutters . I have been drinking way too much strong coffee, plus have been stressed getting orders out in time for Christmas. The overload of caffeine combined with the stress affected the already weird heart functions and it finally let me know it wasn't happy. They also suspect my sleep apnea contributed to the problems.
I've long suspected my nrw BiPap wasnt functioning properly , but the sleep center couldnt find a problem.
The really good news is that I have zero crud in the heart arteries. That is amazing considering all the fried foods I have eaten all my life!!!
Cut out most of the caffeine and reduce stress should get me back on track soon.
The bundle block is no big deal by its self, but some life style changes are in order so it doesn't cause a repeat of what just happened

 

[gmc2003]

Great news, now for the hard part. Lifestyle changes.

Chris

 

[halleone]

HOORAY...

Been there, done that!

 

[myownidaho]

Nice! Congrats on dodging multiple bullets. BBB is pretty common. It's nice when we get a warning to make some changes instead of dealing with the aftermath.

 

[radio]

Nice! Congrats on dodging multiple bullets. BBB is pretty common. It's nice when we get a warning to make some changes instead of dealing with the aftermath.

Yep, Dr said many don't even know they have it. Probably never would have been an issue without all the other factors of caffeine, stress and sleep apnea. Already stocked up on decaf coffee, decaf tea and (GASP!) drinking water instead except at breakfast

 

[b-one]

Good to hear hear it shouldn’t be a big issue for you.

 

[ab canuck]

Good to hear things worked out.... The ticker issues are an issue through our family as well.