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Old 06-13-09, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Dog
.I finally had an ECG and learned i was in atrial fibrillation. Most people can be reversed to sinus (normal) rhythm, but I never did--I've been in fib for 20 years. It's a relatively minor inconvenience, easily controlled. but there are some risks if you ignore it. At our age, it's always a good idea to get stuff like that checked out.
That raises another issue. It could also be an indicator of a serious cardiovascular problem. I've just read a section in a book about athlete sudden death syndrome. The biggest cause is ignoring warning signs. Possibly a visit to the doctor is in order.

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