Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 If any of my email bounced please resend. Unfortunately I was in the ICU as my BP was 70/40 and my heartrate was up to 200. A steady, inconspicuous heartbeat is usually taken for granted so when an attack of atrial fibrillation strikes it is a very frightening experience. My heart beats wildly with a pulse rate of 200 beats/minute, dizziness and breathlessness, extreme fatigue and the need for frequent urination were my symptoms. Many cases of atrial fibrillation are not connected with heart disease or hypertension at all and not too long ago were described as "idiopathic", that is, with no known cause. In recent years however, intensive research has uncovered many conditions, which may trigger atrial fibrillation, and the diagnosis "idiopathic atrial fibrillation" is now much less common. Atrial fibrillation not caused by an underlying heart disease is referred to as primary or lone atrial fibrillation Marcia from Arkansas Lord please put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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