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this is my reading yet saying no AF. I can feel things aren’t right so what is it?

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CDreamer

I’m no expert but I can see a P wave which a lack of is what distinguishes AF from other arrythmias. The second and third line look like Bigemy or extra beat between beats. You should take to your doctor for a diagnosis as it would wrong for anyone here to diagnose.

If it were me, I would get it checked out sooner rather than later.

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mjames1

Yes, it does not look like atrial fibrillation, but rather ectopics and perhaps other arrhythmias. If concerned, best to show it to an ep, as no one here is medically trained.

Jim

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Buffafly

Looks like bigeminy, ectopics in a pattern, doesn’t seem to cause alarm in medics but do report it.

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MeganMN

Looks like mine does when I am in Bigeminy. It isn't a fun feeling.

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JRAF

do you suffer from anxiety? I had a similar issue about 6 months ago and was put on anxiety medication and the extra beats went away and haven’t returned. Thank god for that. It wasn’t a good feeling at all having those extra beats.

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Ppiman in reply to JRAF

That's very interesting and thank goodness you found an answer. What anxiety medicine were you prescribed?

Mine seem unrelated to anything I feel or do and can be near constant.

Steve

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JRAF in reply to Ppiman

Escitalopram 10mg once daily is what I was prescribed. I was never diagnosed of anxiety prior being put on this medication. My PVC's went away 2 weeks after starting this medication and when I went back to the doctor for review, it was then that he suggested I may have been suffering from anxiety. I had been but just never knew it. I never believed mental health was real until that point. This medication has really helped me.

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JRAF in reply to JRAF

Stress and anxiety can cause many issues.

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Ppiman in reply to JRAF

I was given that many years ago but reacted very badly indeed with awful side effects. I was unlucky.

Steve

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JRAF in reply to Ppiman

I am so sorry to hear that Steve. You may want to consult with your doctor and also may be try some yoga and other exercises. Exercise really does help. Good luck and stay blessed.

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Ppiman in reply to JRAF

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts!

Steve

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babs1234 in reply to JRAF

I love my exercise but more often that not , triggers AF 🤦‍♀️

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Goldenre

possibly PACs, premature atrial contractions.

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JOY2THEWORLD49

Hi

With some AF is diagnosed by other ways, like 24-hr Heart Monitor.

Be patient whilst they determine what is wrong with your heart. Although I had 3 of these in one year its usefulness is A1.

Heart rate can be rapid or slow. Dr should be taling your heart rate via stethoscope or physically not by machine.

All the best as the medical sort you out. In the end I went private because I was kept on Beta Blockers and my Heart Rate rapid was not controlled on Metoprolol which I had NO to due to much earlier treatment using it made me breathless. Bisoprolol a little better from 186 to 156 bpm and 47avg at night my normal, I was introduced to CCB Calcium Channel Blocker Diltiazem and within 2 hours taking 1/2 dose my heart dropped from 156 to 51!.

With twinking down to 120mg AM and 2.5mg Bisoprolol for BP I have been on this regime 2 years 4 months, controlled.

cherio JOY. 75. (NZ)

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Sixtyslidogirl

I got a massive improvement in ectopics when I started taking magnesium.

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Bagrat in reply to Sixtyslidogirl

Me too.

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opal11uk

My view, ask for further tests and diagnosis if you feel there is a problem and something doesn't feel quite right.

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SeanJax

pacs bigeminy and short episode of svt. The remaining is sinus rhythm. It is not Afib.

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