AF feeling!

[Hi-1964]

Just a quickie I'm never sure when I'm having this dreaded thing but sometimes I can get a feeling in my throat like a puff of air ? I can get this 4/5 times a day lasting less than a second my heart rate is normal it's a very strange sensation

[fallingtopieces]

It could be an ectopic beat. Ventricular ectopics might feel like a little 'lurch', so could possibly feel as you describe. It could also be an atrial ectopic. That would be my guess if your pulse feels otherwise regular.

Pat

[Hi-1964 in reply to fallingtopieces]

Thanks for reply not sure what ectopics are ! Could it also be atrial flutter ? Have an appointment in November so will ask again !

Have worn holter for a week and also another one for a month and def had it when wearing do will ask .

[fallingtopieces in reply to Hi-1964]

An ectopic is an extra beat/early beat which is then followed by a slightly longer wait for the next normal beat. They are usually nothing to worry about. Flutter is a fast rate.

What do you think your pulse is in beats per minute when it happens?

Pat.

[Hi-1964 in reply to fallingtopieces]

I would say heart is at about 60/65 when happens but so quick then gone

[Tobw in reply to Hi-1964]

I'm no expert, but I agree with Pat - it sounds like you are describing an ectopic beat.

[fallingtopieces]

I don't think that can be flutter. A single ectopic fits your description.

Pat.

[Hi-1964 in reply to fallingtopieces]

Thanks I will discuss with consultant in November . Wish I could tell when on af and not bispropol has def slowed me down so maybe heart is fast when get that feeling but the meds make it feel slower !

[fallingtopieces]

You could tell if you had a device such as an 'Alivecor'.

amazon.co.uk/AliveCor-Heart...

Pat.

[Hi-1964 in reply to fallingtopieces]

Thanks for link sure they do one for I phone 5 .

[fallingtopieces]

I've got an Alivecor for iPhone 5 , bought it in May and it's already caught many different rhythm disturbances for me.

Pat.