Re: Three weeks post-op and high heart rhythm

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Posted by Henry Alken on June 10, 2002 at 18:31:51:

In Reply to: Three weeks post-op and high heart rhythm posted by Woodland Anne on June 10, 2002 at 13:15:50:

Hi Anne (I hope that is your first name)
I had the maze 8 months ago. Since the operation, I have been on Rythmol and Toprol. If I stop taking these meds, my heart rate goes to a steady 120 - 130 bpm continuously. I have been told that this is atrial flutter.

I have an appointment for this Friday to have a flutter ablation with Dr Schweikert at Cleveland Clinic, which will (hopefully) cure the problem.

I have told my doctors that I will never take Amiodarone under any circumstances. It is too destructive to the body's health.

Good luck to you,

Henry Alken

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