Terminology....

[booboo73]

Hi all,

Just received my notes after my cardio version and don't understand what 2 things mean so can someone please help..

130bmp flutter 2:1 conduction ....What dies 2:1 conduction mean please?

What does preserved LV function mean...I googled this and I saw Heart failure and scared me to death so came on here!

Thanks all x

Sara x

[Pikaia]

Hi, I'm not a doctor, but my understanding is that the 2:1 is the ratio of transmission between the atria to the ventricles, i.e. the atria may be beating at 260bpm, which translates to the ventricles as a beat of 130bpm, which would be what your pulse is doing.

Preserved LV function sounds like a good thing i.e, your left ventricle is working OK.

I may be wrong, but I don't think these two things should worry you too much. Hopefully others on her more knowledgable than myself will be able to confirm or correct what I've written.

[booboo73 in reply to Pikaia]

Thank you so much, been researching on Google but scaring myself to death as all the LV functions results seem to come up with Heart Failure (My biggest fear) I hate this bloody condition Grrr!!!

Thanks again Pikaia x x

[BobD Volunteer in reply to booboo73]

You never learn do you Sara. How many times have I told you Google is only for hypochondriacs. Pikaia seems to have it right.

Take care.

[booboo73]

Haha Bob, don't tell me off I have been so well behaved of late trying not to panic, had a horrible time of fast flutter for 2 weeks and was cardio verted AND behaved myself with no dramatics!! Just got my notes through today and wondered what they meant and Dr Fay is in India so couldn't torment him haha!! Plus I am having the ablation in a few months!

Anyway hope you are doing well Bob, X

So you agree, preserved LV function is a good thing ?

[fallingtopieces]

I think it's a good thing Sara.

If your flutter is 130bpm then the 2:1 means your ventricles are beating at 65bpm. That's a normal rate. Probably why their function is preserved.

Personally I thing google and the internet is fantastic. There are some people who don't want to be informed but I'm not one of them.

The more you read the more you know.

Pat x

[seasider18 in reply to fallingtopieces]

Yes, I always watch any forthcoming procedures on YouTube.

I found a prostate laser video by the surgeon who was going to do mine. When I commented he said 'Oh that was just a small one not at all like your 135 gram one' After the procedure he said it had taken over three hours and that I had ruined his back.

[justin65]

Hi sara,

Thanks for your postings. How are you doing these days.

[eozzy]

I'm a doc (with afib). Just wanted to mention some you seemed concerned that preserved ejection fraction just means your heart is pumping normally. In fact it's a very good thing and helps to support that you have a good heart (despite all the afib and extra beats). I'm glad time getting an ablation (or already got if you did). Based on your age and history I would say it's overdue! You will do great!