Yesterday I saw my regular doctor and received some good news. First my sleep test went fairly well. I don’t have sleep apnea. However, I do have a vibrating snore, which is silent. My REM stage sleep is short and heart does show extra beats. Second there continue to be no signs of heart disease or damage.
My doctor leans towards my view that my problem is sick sinus syndrome rather than strictly atrial fibrillation. He agrees with me that another loop monitor would be good to update things.
I mentioned I have gotten worse since I last saw him and had my stress test. It is slowly looking like I may need a pace maker. I’m not crazy about having anything permanently implanted in my body, but better it and return to my usual way of life than not have it and possibly die prematurely or suffer a stroke or heart attack.
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