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Haven't posted in a while since things have been normal. Unfortunately that came to an end the a week ago. I was out of rythem for about 1/2 hour. Not sure what it was since my Kardia was out of commission due to it finding it's way into the washing machine. I ordered a new Kardia Xl the next day and it arrived early this week. Just in time to capture my next event. I'm prettyby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've had 4 ablations. 2 with Natalie. Been working allot of long stretches due to the covid panic. So my sleep patterns are all screwed up since I do shift work. I haveb felt right since it all started. I really don't understand the reasoning behind what they are doing at work but have no say in the matter.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
So last week I felt like I was out of rhythm but couldn't verify because my Kardia found its way into the wash. I ordered a new XL and it arrived Monday. Last evening I felt it come in again and got a good recording. And by good I don't mean normal. I took a dose of flecanide to convert but self converted inmy a few moments after taking it so it didn't have time to have any effecby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wouldn't worry. Natale's group has been staying on top of keeping everyone healthy.. I would argue most all hospitals are on top of things. Some better than others im sure. But top facilities are always going to be ahead of the curve.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey As long as the metoprolol continues to keep your resting heart rate well under 100, the AF will not damage your heart. Your atria may enlarge somewhat, but that's not harmful. The odds of flecainide + cardioversion getting you out of AF and keeping you out aren't particularly high. So if you're asymptomatic, the metoprolol agrees with you, and you're feeling gooby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteNotLyingAboutMyAfib Rocket - my point is if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't have done these kind of competitive activities if I knew the damage they laid the ground work for later in life. The history of world class and TDF cyclists dying prematurely after retirement is well documented. A lot of free radicals, inflammation and hypercaloric diets needed to train andby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I haven't done a TT in a long time. I always had issues with my afib during those types of events. Actually I cant remember a TT where I didn't go into afib at some point during the race. The only racing I ever did that did not throw me into an afib event was Mountain bike racing and road racing before I had my first ablation. Only one time during a mountain bike race did I have an afibby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
So the other day when out on my bike I had an issue getting my heart rate up. No matter what I did I could not get it above 132 bpm. I originally felt maybe my heart rate monitor was out of wack but my watch optical heart rate was similar. I also took my pulse and everything seemed normal and otherwise I felt fine. The perceived effort felt as though my heart rate was much higher. I had been outby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glad to hear your doing well.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was on Ticosyn for about 3 months a couple years ago between my failed ablation and my first with Dr. Natale. I didn't have any ill effects from the drug other than it didn't work for me straight away. From what others told e at the time is that the longer you are on it the better it works. I did notice an improvement in how it was working for me towards the end of the time I was on iby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
YouTube deleted the one you linked Elizabeth! I wonder if she posted it on bitchuteby rocketritch - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Although I received close to 10 years of NSR from my first ablation from a local EP who I highly respect. I often wonder if I had gone to Natale back then if it would have been longer. I do know that with my experience with Natale. And the interest with wich my local EP follows my case and how Natale handles it. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Spoke with someone from Dr. Natale's office today concerning my ZIO patch results. Only thing that showed up were several short 4 beat runs of SVT's. I'm very happy with those results as short runs like that are common even in those without arrhythmias. We will schedule a visit down the road to have a TEE done to check my LAA velocity. I also need to do a better job of keeping uby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting post from Dr Natale on Twitter today concerning Covid-19. "And for everybody to know. One of my ex fellow’s brother ( 47 year old) in China was in the hospital intubated the first week of December. Clearly they kept it quite for a while".by rocketritch - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Finished my week with ZIO patch now waiting on results. Been feeling really good. Got a couple rides in on the bike this week. 60 miles between both days.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I never said it's all hype. What I've said is there's no reason for hysteria, and hysteria abounds. There are shortages of paper products, masks, and hand sanitizers, for chrissakes. People need to follow the recommendations of the CDC, use common sense, and go about their business. By the way, I predict that once they finally get enough tests to do broad testing, we&by rocketritch - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Cryo is safer in that it eliminates the danger of damage to the esophagus. It is also easier to use but is not perfect. Also the limitations of cryo are to Pulmonary Vein Isolation only. So if you have issues beyond the PVI you either will need a second ablation or they will have to pull the Cryo cath out and reinsert an RF.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I literally don't understand how people drink those things. I tasted one once just to see what the hype was. I didn't didn't swallow it because I refuse to put that crap on my body but also because it tasted terrible. I don't even know how people drink coffee all the time.by rocketritch - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Had a great first ride if the season today. 30 miles on the road. Life is good.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good luck. You'll be in good hands at Bordeaux. George has given you some solid advice and as an athlete you'll be able to figure out what works best for you. My advice though is to take it slow following your ablation. I waited 6 months following my first ablation before I started any exercise that might be considered serious.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Years ago, I used to read Dr. M's stuff. He was and may still be an avid cyclocross rider. He ended up in afib (2012?) and, as I recall, his wife (an ER MD) gave him flec. Hence he should be well aware of exercise as a trigger for afib. In fact, he coauthored a book about exercise (too much) and afib with Lennard Zinn. I've not read it. I corresponded with Zinn at onby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN "lifestyle and if you'd just lose weight, eat right, and get more exercise you wouldn't have afib." This is interesting as 3 of the 4 people I know personally with afib, including myself, developed it living just like this. And all but 1 under the age of 45 at onset. One in their 20's. I don't doubt it can be controlled with extreme adherence toby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Relax..... How long are you going to be there before and after? My family and my had a great time exploring Austin before my procedure. Lots of good food, sites and music. Especially if you enjoy old the blues.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
"lifestyle and if you'd just lose weight, eat right, and get more exercise you wouldn't have afib." This is interesting as 3 of the 4 people I know personally with affib, including myself, developed it living just like this. And all but 1 under the age of 45 at onset. One in their 20's. I don't doubt it can be controlled with extreme adherence to diet, suplimenby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not so sure its controversial. I think its more of contradicting opinions and or personalities. I have never met Dr. John but have followed him for many years up until a few years ago. Have even had email correspondence with him many years ago. He has become more of an internet celebrity with hints of a pumped up ego than anything else. He has changed vastly over the years. I have met DR. Nby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Has your EP directed you to use increased dose of Flecanide to try to convert? Maybe try calling your EP and asking.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Given my druthers I would prefer RF over cryo. If your only triggers were PV. And they new that going in then maybe. But they don't so RF IMHO is the better choice.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was on both flecanide and Ticosyn. The flecanide did require a beta blocker. However, when I was just using flcanide as a pip I was not on a beta blocker. I'm like Carey, the beta blockers make me miserable. Though right now I am on 25mg metoprolol and don't really have any ill affects on that low dose.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's great news Gary. I'm getting close to being 1 year from a touch-up ablation by Natale. My original was in July of 2018. I feel so much better. Especially since I got some other issues straightened out.. NSR is a wonderful thingby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM