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What Are The Symptoms Of Congestive Heart Failure?
Question: I have atrial fibrillation(which I can feel) I also have a pacemaker for I was "flat lining" I'm on several drugs . Have trouble controlling high rate Im on amiodarone etc. Take 2 fluid pills a day. I have gained considerable weight. I walk 1000 or more steps a day plus watch what I eat.
My question is why do I feel so uncomfortable. most of the weight is area below breasts and belly. I fll pressure in area below breast. This
is so bad I do not even go out anymore
My question is why do I feel so uncomfortable. most of the weight is area below breasts and belly. I fll pressure in area below breast. This
is so bad I do not even go out anymore
Brief Answer:
Congestive heart failure could be causing your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
Most of the people living with persistent AF develop congestive heart failure which in the long term gets resistant to diuretic therapy. So this is probably what is happening with you too.
You are taking fluid pills (diuretics) but still not able to combat with the congestion. You can imagine this like if your heart is unable to pump perfectly and causing the fluid collection in lungs.
I would advise you to get a Chest Xray to see for any evidence of congestion in lungs and ECHO to see for ejection fraction and any clot formation.
Also discuss with your doctor about putting you on Digoxin, Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors.
Avoid salt in diet.
Do not consume excessive fluids.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Congestive heart failure could be causing your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
Most of the people living with persistent AF develop congestive heart failure which in the long term gets resistant to diuretic therapy. So this is probably what is happening with you too.
You are taking fluid pills (diuretics) but still not able to combat with the congestion. You can imagine this like if your heart is unable to pump perfectly and causing the fluid collection in lungs.
I would advise you to get a Chest Xray to see for any evidence of congestion in lungs and ECHO to see for ejection fraction and any clot formation.
Also discuss with your doctor about putting you on Digoxin, Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors.
Avoid salt in diet.
Do not consume excessive fluids.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you. The drugs I take are Apixaban 2.5mg amiodarone 200mg diltiazem 240mg cymbalta 60mg furosemide 40mg twice a day atorvastatin 40mg
I have an appointment next week with specialist next week, how do I explain this ti her. I'm sorry but alot of the specialist around here really don't believe what I say. What can I do to nelp me get a life.
I have an appointment next week with specialist next week, how do I explain this ti her. I'm sorry but alot of the specialist around here really don't believe what I say. What can I do to nelp me get a life.
Brief Answer:
You already have good cover.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are already taking the desirable medicines which should be given in this scenario.
You should explain your doctor about your breathing difficulties.
He will examine you and order a chest Xray and Echo.
Also discuss with him about starting you on Digoxin.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
You already have good cover.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are already taking the desirable medicines which should be given in this scenario.
You should explain your doctor about your breathing difficulties.
He will examine you and order a chest Xray and Echo.
Also discuss with him about starting you on Digoxin.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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