Hello
my father, aged 73 was diagnosed at the begining of the year with A./F although this is still to be confirmed, has had ecg's and heart scan, wearing a monitor next week.
His main concern is that he has regular nosebleeds, every other day, not really heavy but last for about 5 mins, coupled with dizziness
I hanebt found any info linkiing this to A/F, and trying to find out if its a symptom?
His only medication is 2.5mg of bisoprolol & the nosebleeds started prior to him taking this.
My guess is, since Bisoprolol is generally for hypertention (high blood pressure) its related to that condition (not the medication). See the doctor again
blood pressure is normal, apparently?
Never heard of the nosebleeds keep us informed of what happens next
Hi
Im not a medical person but do not think nose bleeds are connected
to having af. The only thing to check is whether your father has been
prescribed warfarin inwhich case this needs to be mentioned to
his consultant. It is unusual to have Af and not be on warfarin.
If your father is not taking warfarin and is having nosebleeds
that often his gp eeds to be informed and might recommend cauterising the blood vessel
in his nose in order to stop the bleeds. Hope all is sorted for your father.
A very good thought Kathy, which had not occurred to me. Definitely needs a trip to the doc.