atrial fibrillation

I am writing this for my 88 year old mother. She has a pacemaker for slow heartbeat. She calls in once a month for her pacemaker check up with no problems.
Over the past several weeks she has been experiencing episodes of dizziness and generalized weakness. She is a very healthy 88 year old who until recently walked the dog every day, she does her own laundry and light house work and cooking. Is there anyone here with NEW ONSET ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH AN EXISTING PACEMAKER, I was considering atrial fibrillation as the problem. She recently saw her Internist and he didn't mention Atrial Fib as a possible diagnosis. Is there anyone with experience here with this problem

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AF

by jkriz1989 - 2015-08-16 11:08:56

Which type of pacemaker is used- Single chamber or Dual chamber pacemaker?
What do u mean by "NEW ONSET ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH AN EXISTING PACEMAKER"?
Pacemaker cannot provide therapy to terminate tachycardia (fast HR) in atrium or ventricle. For patients with AF, there is an option called Atrial Overdrive, but usually overdrive is not very effective

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