TearsInMySoul Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 I haven't been on in awhile, my husband just returned home from Iraq so it has been really busy here. I went into the ER on the 30th for problems with sinus pauses ... I have them quite frequently and I was just curious do any of you know if this is a problem related to POTS or if it is just something new I have develouped because it is really becoming a concern not only for me but for my family as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiactec Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 it shouldnt be. i'd be concerned about electolye abnormalities. did they check your electrolytes? also, meds can do this as well, specifically beta blockers. heart disease/fibrosis is another factor. enhanced vagal nerve stimulation can do it too. many things to rule out. i'd check with your doc, perhaps get some blood work and a holter/ event monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'd suggest you follow up on it. Some pauses are sinus in origin and some aren't.It also makes a difference if you are sypmtomatic with it. I will not assume that's why you were in the ER, as there are a jillion reasons we go.Beta blockers certainly can cause and definitely can exacerbate this problem, but it's best to find out for sure what the underlying cause is. If a pause is long enough, it can cause syncope. Dr Grubb has discussed this, somewhere, but I'm having a brain zart where.Anyway, it's something to get checked out. Good luck...morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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