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Should I Consult A Cardiologist For The Sudden Drop Of Heart Beat?
My husband was told he has RBBB. His HR drops to 36/min at times. BP about 98/56. He weighs 250 lbs. 6 5 Tall. He s had the RBBB for at least 3 yrs. lately he s been feeling more tired and weak. He hasn t fainted but falls asleep sitting watching TV in the middle of the day. He s 60 yrs old. Not an athlete but stays active around the house. Walks the dog 3 times a wk I was alarmed on the W/e when his Hr dropped to 36 . Took him to local ER. At fist the dr said he needs a pacemaker but then dc d him saying see cardiologist on Monday. Went to cardiologist this am . Gave them the holster he wore last week. Were told doc would call back tonight. Didn t call. I m a nurse and I know he s not in shock his colors good, skin warm & dry. He fixed dinner. Just wondering if he needs a new cardiologist. Your thoughts?
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Further action will be dictated by the results of the investigation – especially Holter
A new cardiologist also cannot conclude without it…
He is otherwise normal, but symptomatic – from low rate / ventricular function is probably normal…
There is a very high chance of disease of the conduction system (nerves) and the need for pace maker
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Further action will be dictated by the results of the investigation – especially Holter
A new cardiologist also cannot conclude without it…
He is otherwise normal, but symptomatic – from low rate / ventricular function is probably normal…
There is a very high chance of disease of the conduction system (nerves) and the need for pace maker
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
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