This is a recording of what it sounds like when my heart is trying to go into Afib or SVT and my pacemaker is trying to get it back into a sinus rhythm.
I have had a pacemaker since I was 16 years old. It's strange when it has to interrupt an irregular rhythm and pace my heart. If I am in the middle of a conversation when that happens, I completely freeze and focus on my heartbeat until I can catch my breath again. Its distracting for others if they dont understand, which usually results in a brief explanation followed by a million questions.
Sometimes it takes a couple shots to get it back and usually PVCs follow for several minutes. My heartbeat can be seen vibrating through my shirt it is pounding so hard.
After an episode, people sometimes comment on my very visible neck pulse which is always awkward, especially if im with other people. On one occasion, a complete stranger made a comment about my visible pulse and immediately my friends started taking my pulse or putting their hands on my chest to feel my heartbeat. Which would be a cardiophile dream if it wasn't so embarrassing lol
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