190/200 bpm

[Wum1t1gs2s]

Hi all, I have PAF, recently I ve experienced 190/200bpm, I go into what I can only describe as waves of dizziness, I can feel these "waves" building up and for a few seconds I feel I could loose consciousness. Has anyone else experienced these so called waves of dizziness

[rosyG]

That is too high a heart rate and it’s best to seek medical attention when so high. That is why you feel dizzy and it’s best to go to A and E

[Spoiler]

If I am in afib my B/P monitor will not accurately take my blood pressure, not even close. My afib rate is 140-160 and it simply will not give a accurate B/P. If you are having those waves of dizziness I would seek medical help.

[Ppiman]

It's a truly dreadful feeling. Hopefully, your GP or cardiologist has given you something to get the rate back below 100bpm, which will be safer and more comfortable. A persistent rate above 100 needs to be controlled as it stops the heart being efficient and can lead to a, usually temporary, weakening of the left ventricle and valve.

STeve

[Finvola]

Yes, I had waves also and a feeling that someone was squeezing my heart and lungs together. Absolutely awful - I didn't feel dizzy but couldn't breathe. Your heart rate is the main factor and you need expert help asap. Can you contact your cardiologist's secretary for advice? Otherwise, I would get to A&E. Best wishes.

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Hi,

I went into AF for the first time about 6 weeks ago and still remain in it.

My HR when it all first started was 145 and the only symptoms I had was I felt very unsteady when I stood up.

I’m now on Bisoprolol which keeps my HR down.

[Paulbounce]

At 200 bpm seek medicial advice Wum. There are med's which help lower it but it's to high. Speak to your medic - he / she may give you a PIP (pill in the pocket) or suggest A&E.

Move on this one right away.

Paul