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Can Drop In Heart Rate Result In Cardiac Attack?
Hi my Mum has AF. She had a post surgical (upper gastric repair) last Tues then went into AF on thurs & then had a heart attack. Her resting heart rate is not dropping below 110 bpm (with Med's on the ICU ward) - is she at high risk of sudden cardiac death?
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Hello, Sorry to hear of your mom's ill health.
There is a risk of sudden cardiac death in patients after suffering a heart attack. Although her heart rate is slightly above normal, it's nothing much to worry about. I believe she will be fine since she is already under the care of professionals. Warm regards
There is a risk of sudden cardiac death in patients after suffering a heart attack. Although her heart rate is slightly above normal, it's nothing much to worry about. I believe she will be fine since she is already under the care of professionals. Warm regards
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