Skipping Hearts

Thinking of Another Woman

Posted 08-01-2009 at 10:53 PM by Jeff

Tags arrhythmia , dr. andrea natale , multiple ablations

I've got another woman in my thoughts tonight.

Not an affair. I love my wife. This woman's name is Adrienne, and she's a registered nurse. But more than that, until recently she's been very involved in another website, helping people understand their arrhythmias, treatment options and prognoses. She has such a long history of arrhythmia and treatments that she carries with her about the most street cred a person could have. And even when she's suffering, she's found a way to help...

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What is it Like Wearing an Event Monitor?

Posted 07-20-2009 at 09:24 PM by Jeff
Updated 07-24-2009 at 12:08 AM by Jeff

I had my event monitor (first one) beginning in late January, and I had it for 30 days. It was one of the stranger experiences of my life.

If you don't already know from having read my posts, stress is my main trigger for PVCs (and now PAT / PSVT). Stress had been piling on since about October, and when late January came around I was just about non-functional.

When I went in to have it connected for the first time, I was very nervous. As the nurse was explaining...

Jeff

Chief Busboy

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The Power of Faith

Posted 05-29-2009 at 12:05 AM by Jeff

Tags arrhythmia , cardiologist , tests , trust

While I think that the power of faith in God can be a source of great comfort in times of need, right now I’m thinking more about the power of faith in my doctor. My cardiologist, to be exact.

As I read through posts on this site and others about people’s fear and even panic about the state of their hearts, I can remember a time just a few months ago when I felt the very same way – afraid of dying, but too afraid to live.

Wondering if I was going to drop dead on my...

Jeff

Chief Busboy

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Strength and Distance

Posted 05-06-2009 at 11:56 PM by Jeff

Tags arrhythmia , pvc

I was sending emails back and forth lately with someone who suffers with a lot of PVCs every day, trying to help her to cope with them. The things she was feeling as her heart was flip-flopping in her chest read like it came straight from my own head.

You ask yourself "Can I die from PVCs? How will my family go on without me?"

It can be a constant reminder that something is wrong. And I mean every few seconds, all day long constant. But now, a little over...

Jeff

Chief Busboy

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Arrhythmia and Thankfulness

Posted 04-26-2009 at 09:37 PM by Jeff

Today I had a short burst of PAT - the kind that used to really scare me. Out of nowhere, my heart just started to giddyup, going from about 60bpm to around 110 or so.

A couple months ago that would have ruined my day. Maybe my week. But now? It makes me thankful.

Sounds crazy, but it does. I still can't help but to reflect a little on my life when I have these short bursts, but instead of being terrified that death is imminent, I remember what my cardiologist told...

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Chief Busboy

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