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Jeff Summers
I need somme inputs from the experts. I had AVR surgery 6/7/00, and had a St Judes Mechanical put in. Post surgery, I suffered from arythmia, and took Rythmal for approximately 4 months, and weened myself off, with Dr's approval. I have had no arythmia episodes, until 8 days ago. At first they were very minor, lasting less than 5 minutes, a couple times a day. They have increased to a point that whenever I exert myself, like stairs, or even brisk walks, kicks me into an episode.
I have been wearing a King of Hearts event monitor for the last 2 days, and recieved a rather disturbing phone call from my Dr's nurse--Dr is out of town. I am having minor atrial fib, along with ventricular triplets, which if left unattended can change to ventricular tachicardia, leading to full blown Atrial fib, which is bad. I am to start on Cordorone ASAP, 200mg 4 times a day for a week, followed by 3 times a day for a week, followed by 2 times for 3 weeks.
My INR is very stable, always between 3.1 to 3.5. I'm concerned about the new meds messing that up, along with the fib/triplets issues. Any other valve people out there taking Cordorone, or any other heart rythym meds? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have been wearing a King of Hearts event monitor for the last 2 days, and recieved a rather disturbing phone call from my Dr's nurse--Dr is out of town. I am having minor atrial fib, along with ventricular triplets, which if left unattended can change to ventricular tachicardia, leading to full blown Atrial fib, which is bad. I am to start on Cordorone ASAP, 200mg 4 times a day for a week, followed by 3 times a day for a week, followed by 2 times for 3 weeks.
My INR is very stable, always between 3.1 to 3.5. I'm concerned about the new meds messing that up, along with the fib/triplets issues. Any other valve people out there taking Cordorone, or any other heart rythym meds? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!