Author: Fairrobin
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:44 pm
Tooth Lady, I am glad all of the testing has been done and I know it sucks to have the afib. It is scary to have intermittant afib and of course the possible complications that can occur. I am sure you have read all about the complications including heart failure if the rate remains too fast >140 for prolonged periods or possible emboli (blood clot) formation that can go to the lungs or brain. I have never found any relation to suboxone.
Afib is world wide, even Paul McCartney, Ellen Degeneres, George Bush Sr. and others, have it. If medication cannot control the rhythm/rate the next step is the ablation to rid your heart of the chaotic loop of abnormal electrical messages that are sent to the top portion of the heart (the atria), and to restore a normal rhythm. Ablation has been used for over 15 years. In some cases a pacemaker will be inserted if the heart rate is too slow after an ablation. Your electrophysiologist will discuss all of the options with you.
I wish you well and if you ever have any questions, please PM me. I have an extensive cardiac history,
Love Robin
