Device download info

[Largehearted]

After three full months on Multaq and an increased dosage of metropolol, I was excited to see the positive results on my propensity for NSVT last week when we did a full download.

Well...the news was not as good as I had hoped. I still had numerous runs of VT, however most were shortened in duration from what had been. So while I did not experience a radical difference there are some encouraging things to learn.

1. According to the stats, people who have NSVT a lot are at increased risk for SCD. So I am very thankful for my device, bumps and scars included!

2. I feel much better than I have since 2003 when I started on Betapace. I have a greater exercise tolerance with the newer med regimen and that feels good!

3. Not one beat of a-fib while on Multaq! Gotta love that.

The likelihood is that my device will fire some day. And while I am not looking forward to that on the one hand, knowing that there is a protective device within me is a very good thing. Have a great Christmas everybody.

Peace

Leon

[Pam Alexson]

Leon did they think that it has anything to do with your atria being so wide.. IS this progression something they see in people with history of paroxysmal a-fib and widening?

Just wondering as I have read that a-fib can set in motion V-Tach at any time. Even though you are not having a-fib is this what happens to some?

[ThomasR]

Hi Leon,

I am just learning stuff about VT or NSVT. Do you know or feel when you're having a short run of VT? Just my curiosity...

Glad to hear that you are feeling better on the new regime. Pretty wonderful. Having the protective device is a very good thing indeed ;).

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas too!

Take care,
Tom

[delfam]

Leon I forgot to do my download on the first and got phone call reminders. Just did it today and waiting for results. I hope it shows activity I had yesterday.