Hr

[Maisiemay13]

Hi my hr is between 165 and not sure as kardia having trouble feel ok chest is pounding when should you consider A&E ?

[BobD Volunteer]

If you have chest pain or feel faint/dizzy then go to A and E or call medical help. Stay well hydrated and see what happens is what most people do. A and E will likely just monitor you. What drugs are you on?

[Maisiemay13 in reply to BobD]

Apixaban as beta blockers make my Hr too low also my Bp,I only have pounding in my chest,both arms ache but not pains,so hope a nights rest might sought it out!

Thank you for your reply

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Maisiemay13]

abixaban is an antiocagulant nothing to do with rate control .

[Maisiemay13 in reply to BobD]

Yes the only thing I am taking at the moment,hopefully will see a cardiologist in December

[charlwood35]

If you don’t have chest pain the advice here tends to veer toward sitting it out at home. That’s what I do when I have a similar type of episode to yours (150hr) and my episodes cluster round 6 to 8 hours. Distraction is the key for me, a book, a tv programme, even some light chores. Slowing your breathing down with long inhalations and exhalations can also be of great help. Wishing you a speedy reversion to sinus!...

[Maisiemay13 in reply to charlwood35]

Thank you I am watching tv and trying the drink cold water

[Padayn01 in reply to Maisiemay13]

How are you now has the HR settled down?

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Padayn01]

Yes it was 96 about 10mins ago still in AF but not as high as it was thank you

[SpritzerAce]

Hi! Hope you are feeling better now. Yes I normally sit it out at home if there’s no chest pain or dizziness. I do get pain on both arms though. Try and get some sleep if you can. Mine normally lasts between few minutes to 20 hours. On average 3-6 hours. Take care.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to SpritzerAce]

Thank you have been reading trying to get it down going to try and sleep now

[Sfhmgusa]

Hi there these are always really anxious times which I hate! I agree with all other posters any pain or breathlessness call ambulance . If you can see your doctor soon I would ask them for some pill in pocket suggestions so you can do something and ( importantly) feel like you have done something .

there are medicines like flecainide that regulate heart beats that work for some ( me included)

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Sfhmgusa]

I am back in NSR this morning think it finished around 4.30 this morning feel like I have been run over by a truck,never had it that long before! Thank you will try and see doctor next week.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Maisiemay13]

Bless you, so glad to hear your pulse has returned to normal sinus rhythm. You may feel a little off colour for a few days now,

Jean

[scorp1o in reply to Maisiemay13]

Flecainide helps so many. Ask for pill in the pocket. Sorry you've had this worry - I hate that feeling.

[Yachtsman]

Yes, go to A&E soonest, call for an ambulance don't drive. Call 111 if unsure.

Colin

[Maisiemay13]

I am due at a 70th party tonight going to see how I feel,I am not drinking more than one glass a weekend but that’s off tonight, hope to go as feel my poor husband should not suffer as well !

[Maisiemay13]

Thank you everyone you advice and support really helps 😘

[Tapanac]

Personally I think A & E now. I think I have said before, when I was in and out of hospital by ambulance, I was told that I should think about hospital when heart rate above 110. Having said that mine used to jump quite quickly to 240-250. I hope you feel better soon, but don’t leave it.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Tapanac]

It’s back in NSR now thank you

[Tapanac in reply to Maisiemay13]

Oh that good. I used to feel afterwards s if I had been kicked by a horse and the whole of my top half ached and so tired.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Tapanac]

Yep that’s exactly it

[Lbeat796]

I take them too. I am 68 on Atenolol which does not stop you having an attack but not as severe. I only feel pulse beating furiously on right side of neck. Around 102 bpm for anywhere from minutes to 3 hours. They are horrible. I take a double dose of calcium when i have an episode which sometimes stops them within 10 to 30 minutes. We all seem to have similar symptoms. I too usually sit down and watch something calming on tv or sometimes doing light work in house helps.

[Tojo2020]

Hi Maisiemay13,

Not sure of your age, but a heart rate of 165 bpm is probably near your physiological maximum. If this high rate returns and continues it can lead to heart failure, (which may be reversible if treated in time). Please, please get the right docs to help you, (preferably an arrhythmia specialist- electrophysiologst).

Tom

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Tojo2020]

Thank you I have my first cardiologist appointment in December I will speak to my Gp