Bradycardia with AF spikes . . .

[WardijaWardija]

I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

CHD - 3 stents.

AF - Occasional flutters

On all the usual heart medications.

My conditions have, since end of 2020, with the medication and changes to lifestyle, been pretty stable till earlier this year, when I started having palpitations and breathing issues once more.

I had a 3 day Holter test and my recorded rang of BPM revealed 51-90

My GP said that this was Bradycardia with AF spikes.

No change in medication proposed.

Is this a regular condition ?

Just sounded odd to me, the way he described it. Any comments please.

[BobD Volunteer]

Technically below 60 is considered bradycardia. If the AF intervenes then rate will go higher or spike. Not a terminolgy I would use but I do understand.

[WardijaWardija in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob.What would you conclude is the correct terminology, to use for this condition?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to WardijaWardija]

You have AF you will have AF. One needs to discuss if the bradycardia is due to drugs you are taking for the AF .

[WardijaWardija in reply to BobD]

Thank you. Easy to clarify.

[JeanetteH]

Hi I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Bradycardia due to the beta blockers Sotalol which slows the heart rate.I had a pacemaker fitted to prevent my pulse rate dropping below 50bpm in the night and also they wanted to increase the Sotalol as I was getting AF about every couple of weeks.