For those that have asked (and those that haven't), here are the facts. After playing Polish Poker with friends Monday evening, I started having funny feelings. Tightening in the chest, stopped to rest taking the garbage to the dumpster, a couple of blocks. Took blood pressure, and realized heart beat was irregular. Called 911, and had an ambulance ride at midnight. First diagnosed as A-Fib, eventually became Atrial-Flutter. After several tests, etc., tried to correct with cardioversion (electric shock, same as in 2000), but did not work.
Kept in hospital, dr assigned was friend Rick's cardiologist. Put on medicine to try and correct, but has not converted me yet. He said "It's not life threatening, go on your cruise, we will take care of it when you get back." I like this doctor!
I'm not experiencing as severe symptoms as Mon nite, so looking forward to a GREAT cruise.
Upon our return, if I don't convert on my own, we will again try cardioversion. If that does not work, then they will have to go in and interrupt (ablate) a portion of the abnormal electrical conduction pathway. Will be similar to angioplasty, but using an electrical charge. Usually successful.
Really looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow, and enjoying our Cruise! We will NOT have internet access. so will be back on line the 7th of June. Will check for phone messages whenever we are in US ports, so feel free to contact us that way.
2 comments:
We are really glad that it was not life threatening and you were able to make the cruise.
Okay, I update ours, now you need to update your!!!
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