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Harbaugh having heart procedure
Nov 16, 2012 at 11:24 PM
- SFTifoso
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Hope Jim loses that gut. I want this guy to be the 49ers coach for a VERY long time. Stay healthy Jim!
Nov 17, 2012 at 3:07 AM
- mayo49
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He sounds like he really slurring alot of his words in that video. Wonder what that procedure really does to a person.
Nov 17, 2012 at 5:53 AM
- ASisDAQB
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Originally posted by mayo49:
He sounds like he really slurring alot of his words in that video. Wonder what that procedure really does to a person.
I notice that too.
Nov 17, 2012 at 7:39 AM
- mayo49
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Originally posted by ASisDAQB:
Originally posted by mayo49:
He sounds like he really slurring alot of his words in that video. Wonder what that procedure really does to a person.
I notice that too.
Yeah, that's how people sound right after they have a stroke or something.
Nov 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM
- GBNinerFan
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Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by ASisDAQB:
Originally posted by mayo49:
He sounds like he really slurring alot of his words in that video. Wonder what that procedure really does to a person.
I notice that too.
Yeah, that's how people sound right after they have a stroke or something.
It "resets" your heart back into normal rhythm, that's it. Strokes affect the brain. Look up cardioversion, or read diablo's posts. People hear heart and assume the worst. This is seriously not that big a deal. lol
Nov 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM
- mayo49
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Originally posted by GBNinerFan:
Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by ASisDAQB:
Originally posted by mayo49:
He sounds like he really slurring alot of his words in that video. Wonder what that procedure really does to a person.
I notice that too.
Yeah, that's how people sound right after they have a stroke or something.
It "resets" your heart back into normal rhythm, that's it. Strokes affect the brain. Look up cardioversion, or read diablo's posts. People hear heart and assume the worst. This is seriously not that big a deal. lol
Thanks.
Nov 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM
- GBNinerFan
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Originally posted by diablo:
It isnt surprising that this isnt the first time he has been in atrial fibrillation. It can occur acutely, chronically or intermittently. It comes back in many even after cardioversion. Ultimately he may eventually go on a beta blocker (like metoprolol) and a blood thinner (like warfarin). It isnt an issue that will prevent him from doing his job.
The comment from his brother about it being more advanced isnt entirely accurate. Atrial fibrillation makes your heart rate irregular. Basically, if you felt his pulse it would occur with variable time intervals between beats.
What his brother was likely referring to was that Jim had something called atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. In other words, the atrial fibrillation was also causing his heart rate to run a bit high (likely 100s to 130s). So he had an irregular and also fast rhythm
When I had mine done my heart rate was 120 and very irregular. One kinda silly thing I remember, is the head paramedic came in and gave me Versed. It's 2 meds you mix and it turns milky white and they called it "milk of amnesia" since it sedates you pretty nicely. I still remember every moment of it though...it hurt!
Nov 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM
- diablo
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Originally posted by GBNinerFan:
Originally posted by diablo:
It isnt surprising that this isnt the first time he has been in atrial fibrillation. It can occur acutely, chronically or intermittently. It comes back in many even after cardioversion. Ultimately he may eventually go on a beta blocker (like metoprolol) and a blood thinner (like warfarin). It isnt an issue that will prevent him from doing his job.
The comment from his brother about it being more advanced isnt entirely accurate. Atrial fibrillation makes your heart rate irregular. Basically, if you felt his pulse it would occur with variable time intervals between beats.
What his brother was likely referring to was that Jim had something called atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. In other words, the atrial fibrillation was also causing his heart rate to run a bit high (likely 100s to 130s). So he had an irregular and also fast rhythm
When I had mine done my heart rate was 120 and very irregular. One kinda silly thing I remember, is the head paramedic came in and gave me Versed. It's 2 meds you mix and it turns milky white and they called it "milk of amnesia" since it sedates you pretty nicely. I still remember every moment of it though...it hurt!
I have delivered the shock to a patient causing him to literally jump up from the bed momentarily like in movies. As I progress in my training, I like to know what patients experience with any test or procedure I order for them. I asked one patient who had an internal defibrillator what it felt like when it went off. Being a guy who used to work on a farm he said it is like a horse kicking you in the chest with all its strength .
Nov 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM
- Dr_Bill_Walsh
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media presser today cancelled due to follow-up on heart procedure....
Nov 20, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- 49erKing
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Cmon Harbaugh. We don't need this s**t. Get your act together and get healthy.
Nov 20, 2012 at 9:18 PM
- 49AllTheTime
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Has harbaugh been cleared?
Nov 20, 2012 at 9:18 PM
- zillabeast
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See how frail he looked at his presser last night? Having to deal with both a new baby and Alex Smith? I'd have heart trouble too.
Nov 21, 2012 at 3:24 PM
- niners_guy
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Originally posted by zillabeast:See how frail he looked at his presser last night? Having to deal with both a new baby and Alex Smith? I'd have heart trouble too.
Just read an article stating that he has given up his chewing tobacco and 5-6 diet coke a day habits. No wonder he looks wiped out. If you thought he was ornery before, I'd hate to cross him without his vices.
Nov 21, 2012 at 3:25 PM
- 49erfaithful49
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he's got it licked don't worry about harbs
Nov 21, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Schulzy
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He quit chew tobacco...for shame.