I was recently diagnosed with a Long Q Rhythm. I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there with this problem.
My Dr. recommends Beta Blocker and no more racing. He also commented that I've had this condition all my life so I'll probably be ok.
I would like to PM with anyone out there who is swimming with a similar situation. I am feeling very conflicted and would like to talk to someone in the same boat.
I read the paragraph about the sisters who swam in Nationals with a Long Q diagnosis, in fact that article motivated me to go to the electrophysicist (sp) and get this checked out by a specialist.
Here's a question for the medical professionals out there: Where does the faulty heart rhythm originate? The brain, a chemical reaction, the smooth cardiac muscle itself, or maybe in the nervous system. I'm still trying to figure this out and I don't understand where the breakdown begins. In essence I'm saying perhaps my heart is great, it's just some kind of faulty wiring job. Am I correct?
Here's a question for the medical professionals out there: Where does the faulty heart rhythm originate? The brain, a chemical reaction, the smooth cardiac muscle itself, or maybe in the nervous system. I'm still trying to figure this out and I don't understand where the breakdown begins. In essence I'm saying perhaps my heart is great, it's just some kind of faulty wiring job. Am I correct?
