Heart Rate - what is normal ?

[Carina1962]

About two years ago I hypod and an ambulance was called. Went to a and e but was ok by then. Anyway they listened to my heart and told me I had an irregular heartbeat. I was told to see my doc asap so next day went to surgery and they hooked me up and took readings. It turns out I do have an irregular heart beat but as Im nearly 70 they arnt going to do anything. I have been told to tell any doctor who listens to my heart about it and that its ok. Going to be 70 on Boxing day.

My dad had AF (atrial fribilation) which led to him having a stroke. I'm worried about the genetic side of things but if the doctors aren't concerned then not much I can do. I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes.

 

[Ralph-YK]

My dad had AF (atrial fribilation) which led to him having a stroke. I'm worried about the genetic side of things but if the doctors aren't concerned then not much I can do. I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes.

Have you mentioned the AF to your doctor. I was checked out at the Heart Centre at the hospital because my brother has a heart issue. As I recall, even though my brother was already being dealt with at the Heart Centre and under a consultant (it was them that suggested the rest of the family being checked), the first checks (including ecg) was done by my GP.