Medical professional help here would be appreciated?

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emdagenais asked:

Can the cells in the heart that help it contract when the natural pacmaker (sino atrial node?) is inefficent be the cause of a more forceful beat(Palpitations?). I have had bradycardia 39bpm for the past ten months, which I think has caused imbalance and the forceful beat of the heart, that is most noticeable laying down in bed. Wondering if when the heart has to take up the slack for the pacemaker, that is why i feel a much harder contraction. Very worried, to this point the cardiologist has found nothing from the ecg, echo, blood test, and holter. Now that want to send me to neurology(????). Any insight into the question is appreciated.
I have not had a pacemaker put in.

Question posted courtesy of: Darlene
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This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 at 4:29 pm and is filed under atrial contractions. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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3 Responses to “Medical professional help here would be appreciated?”

  1. cheeky chic 379 Says:
    March 21st, 2008 at 4:28 am

    The cardiologist says cc.
    The body needs to adjust especially if your pulse was running at 38 do as the cardiologist says cc.

  2. Lou Says:
    March 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 am

    For too long maybe get second opinion.

  3. Mel Says:
    March 23rd, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Anyone with brachycardia should seriously consider a permanent pacemaker. I know it’s a pain, but it will keep the ticker beating at a reasonable rate. 39bpm is not a reasonable rate. By all means, follow what your doctor says. If he thinks there’s possibly a way a neurologist can help, then go for it. The heart is regulated by nerves after all, such as the very important vagus nerve which has a major influence on how your heart beats. Good luck to you, and listen to your doctor!