Re: Junctional Rythm

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Posted by Helena on September 06, 2001 at 08:59:32:

In Reply to: Junctional Rythm posted by Henry Alken on September 01, 2001 at 11:48:34:

Junctional rhythm means the atrias are not contracting. On an EKG, you get no p wave, just a straight line and then the big jump when the ventricles contract. I know this because I was in junctional rhythm right after one of my many cardioversions. For me, the dr. decided that medication made my sinus node not function. I went home, back in AFib, came back to the hospital in 3 weeks after being off digoxin and got cardioverted successfully. Ask your dr. what he/she thinks may have caused this. Good luck.

I am a new poster to this board. I have been lurking for the past year, it seems. I had my first mitral valve repair at age 32. I had my second mitral valve repair at age 41. I went in to chronic AF about 4 years after that at age 45. I've had a pacemaker now for 5 years which has made my life incredibly better. I am now experiencing blood clots in my eyes, even though my protime levels are good. My dr. is now suggesting the maze procedure along with 2 valve replacements. I will keep you all posted. Thanks to everyone for your input.

Helena

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