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Has Anyone With CLL Who Has Taken Imbruvica Had Fast Pounding Heart?

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Sherwood, OR
February 24, 2023
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I was on Imbruvica for several years then developed atrial fibulation. Changed my med to Calequence and the a-fib went away. I have had CLL for 12 years.

February 25, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

These answers do seem to establish a trend, but just remember that every body is different. Use the answers to ask your doctors informed questions about future treatment.

February 26, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Have heart problems, the cll treatment and drug changes triggered some problems, my diffibulator took care of it , but that's whole new saga.

February 25, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I just started treatment after 13yrs8mos of my CLL Leukemia diagnosis. 13 days on Zanubrutinib ended me in ER with chest pain that was Pleurisy. Now 7 days on Acalabrutinib & only a headache is what I notice. Just praying it works & I can tolerate it longterm🙏🏾

May 18, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I ended up with AFib after about 18 months of Imbruvica. Not sure that was the cause. I have a Pacemaker that keeps my heart rate at 69, so no racing. I went off of Imbruvica, had my heart shocked back into rhythm, added another wire to my heart and I have been good since.

February 24, 2023

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