afib and 86 year old

[afib1]

on cardizem and xarelto. was to cardiologist which he stated take your meds, do pt, and ordered lasix40 . have shortness of breath on exertion. all he said was see you in 6 months follow up with primary dr. is there any hope for a 86 year old.

[rosyG]

ask your GP about whether you need potassium supplements if you are on lasix- diuretics can lead to loss of potassium and that will not help your AF

take care of yourself

best wishes,

Rosemary

[Buffafly]

Well I'm nearly 70, on same meds as you bar the lasix, and hope I last so long! Not suggesting you should give up though...what pt do you do?

[afib1 in reply to Buffafly]

physical therapy came to my house for a month with exercises. walking with cane, sit down ex, stand up exercizes i am experiencing shortness of breath however and i started the lasix two weeks ago. i will check with potassium please anyone have shortness of breath with their afib help