Hope you continue to feel okay Andrew. That must have been scary! I have some personal experience with “Adults work here” and I continue to align with the simplicity 😉 Go well.
A-fib and a-flutter can both be treated thru ablations and cardioverts. Sometimes fixes and often doesn’t. Scary, especially when you can feel it!
I hope your hospital has electrophysiology cardiology docs — specialists in the electrical part. Regular cardiologists are the mechanical parts. We’ve been thru much of the EP part as that’s the problem area. Thru monitoring they realized JJ’s heart was stopping for up to 11 seconds at a time (they call it pause…); EP doc called my cell and said get to hospital immediately. 3 days later he was the proud recipient of a pacemaker. A-fib a-flutter continued but at least his heart kept beating. In early August had an AV Node ablation, which means electrical heart 100% dependent upon pacemaker. Sounds scary but battery more reliable than heart! Recently went back for ‘device check’ where they programmed pulse to be 70, down from 90. May decide to set to 60, maybe not.
All of this is to say: scary as hell, lots to learn, if you have access to EP, use them for these electrical problems. Better to have electrical than mechanical problems. Not your ‘fault’ so don’t look for cause. Lots of medical studies worldwide looking at lots of data. Your job is to leverage your medical system to get effective care. And enjoy life. No reason to think you’ll have less of limited.
Hi Andrew! Glad you're feeling better! As always, your columns are very thought provoking.
To your question about what I take for granted....one of them is peers from my global business community! it's been a long time since we were in touch. I just took for granted that everything was well with you. When you're up to it, let me know and we'll schedule a call.
Ahh Andrew, I so sorry to read that you went through that- very frightening . Not sure if you are aware but P Had a heart attack in March ( the plumbing type ) He is totally fine and was back at work within 4 weeks. Stay hydrated and keep well monitored by your cardiologist .
Hope you continue to feel okay Andrew. That must have been scary! I have some personal experience with “Adults work here” and I continue to align with the simplicity 😉 Go well.
Bet this edition gets your most comments ever, Andrew. Cyber-karma coming your way. A great read - take care of you.
What a shock for you Andrew. Glad you are ok - and hope all stays well with the standard approach!
That's really scary Andrew. Look after yourself and I know its hard given your schedule but maybe consider taking a bit of time off.
Hi
Glad you are OK, many would just say I'm OK and tough it out
Stay well
JJ
Hi Andrew,
Similarly to Phillip, clicking on the heart today felt different. I hope you are fully recovered.
What was a constant was the thoughts provoked in my mind after reading your 5 minutes strategic mindset! Love the simplification of the values (yawn).
A-fib and a-flutter can both be treated thru ablations and cardioverts. Sometimes fixes and often doesn’t. Scary, especially when you can feel it!
I hope your hospital has electrophysiology cardiology docs — specialists in the electrical part. Regular cardiologists are the mechanical parts. We’ve been thru much of the EP part as that’s the problem area. Thru monitoring they realized JJ’s heart was stopping for up to 11 seconds at a time (they call it pause…); EP doc called my cell and said get to hospital immediately. 3 days later he was the proud recipient of a pacemaker. A-fib a-flutter continued but at least his heart kept beating. In early August had an AV Node ablation, which means electrical heart 100% dependent upon pacemaker. Sounds scary but battery more reliable than heart! Recently went back for ‘device check’ where they programmed pulse to be 70, down from 90. May decide to set to 60, maybe not.
All of this is to say: scary as hell, lots to learn, if you have access to EP, use them for these electrical problems. Better to have electrical than mechanical problems. Not your ‘fault’ so don’t look for cause. Lots of medical studies worldwide looking at lots of data. Your job is to leverage your medical system to get effective care. And enjoy life. No reason to think you’ll have less of limited.
Ditto here Andrew. Glad you're OK
Felt different clicking the heart today! Glad they identified the electrical issue and all the best Andrew!
Hi Andrew! Glad you're feeling better! As always, your columns are very thought provoking.
To your question about what I take for granted....one of them is peers from my global business community! it's been a long time since we were in touch. I just took for granted that everything was well with you. When you're up to it, let me know and we'll schedule a call.
What a shock Andrew - glad you have a diagnosis to manage. Take care
You're right Lynley, A rapid diagnosis was VERY reassuring. Especially when they said, "This is really common".
Sorry to hear Andrew of your experience. Sense this has/will generate new in-sights and behaviour.
What do you take for granted — until you don’t have it?
My health (physical and mental)
This extraordinary body/mind we have.
My take:
'Values' usually billboards for external audience.
Principles: somehow are more active, can be powerful tool to guide response to dynamic complex environment.
'Adults work here': I like aspirational stretch goals :)
Ahh Andrew, I so sorry to read that you went through that- very frightening . Not sure if you are aware but P Had a heart attack in March ( the plumbing type ) He is totally fine and was back at work within 4 weeks. Stay hydrated and keep well monitored by your cardiologist .
No I didn’t know! All the best to P… and to you.
Glad you're OK Andrew. Stay hydrated and keep the useful ideas and provocations coming!
Take it easy Andrew, and find out what that is for you now, and, welcome to the AF club.
Felt different clicking the heart today! Glad they identified the electrical issue Andrew. All the best!