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enid602

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2. Afib

Reply to ificandream (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:34 PM

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I’ve had afib for 16 years. No tacycardia or bradycardia ever. I’ve had 2 ablations, but eventually went back to atrial flutter. I take diltiazem and metropolol.

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A-fib [View all] ificandream Friday OP

Sorry, no idea, but healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Friday #1

Afib enid602 Friday #2

I would call the cardiologist's office TBF Friday #3

As you will be going to a high altitude area, the advice for all is to have a few days with hlthe2b Friday #4

I've had A-fib for about 6 years now. Dale in Laurel MD Friday #5

There is a medication that can prevent altitude sickness. 3catwoman3 Friday #6

I have it and was zapped by my defibrillator. Whew! OLDMDDEM Friday #7

It seems to be different for each person. Biophilic Friday #8

My pulse got down to 23bpm and my wife, multigraincracker Friday #9