To go to ER or not

[HowieDale 0]

My surgery caused my heart to go into Afib they did a cardo conversion but only stayed three days. They have been trying to change with Meds but didn't work so now l'm waiting to see another August 2nd for another Afib procedure. I am very light headed and dizzy and my bp keeps drop into the 70/56 p111. I'm trying to push myself to eat and drink everything taste bad the Vitamins just come pack up. I'm trying to hang till next dr apt but feel like ......... Thanks for listening

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

If in doubt, go to the ER. Didn't your surgeon give you a 24 hour emergency number for this type of question. This is certainly not the type of question strangers on the Internet can answer.

Better be safe than sorry.

[theantichick 2,204]

I'm an ex-ER nurse, and the BP you listed is really too low, especially with dizziness and light headedness. I agree with Inner Surfer Girl that your doc is the best person to ask. If you can't get ahold of your cardiologist pretty quickly I would recommend the ER, especially since it's the weekend. You do not want to let this go until Monday.

[tanktalken 46]

GOOOOOO! just to re assure yourself. i have heart issues and personally never leave that one to chance. good luck to you!

[kelliev2015 136]

Did you have heart issues before surgery?

[miss_alli 9]

Yes absolutely go to the ER. I went before my surgery because mind kept dropping that low and I was admitted. You definitely need to go.

[tanktalken 46]

Did you have heart issues before surgery?

Indeed I did. I had a mild heart attack 7 years ago. I was very fortunate because there was no muscle damage to my heart. When I started this journey, my bmi was 35 and so my heart enables me to have the surgery. I simply cannot get down to or maintain a healthy weight so I've made this choice. going in tomorrow! I hope you are well...Nancy K.