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Sounds like your "mixed", being both Adrenergic and Vagal.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Even if we found some Stats, how accurate would they be? Someone would have to organize a compilation of data from many Heart patients over a long period of time. Such a study would not really have direct benefit to sell some product or treatment, so funding would probably not be available. We could all ask our Doctors what their personnel experience has been as part of our own Survey. In mby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I sort of have done your strategy. It makes sense if your AFIB is not very Symptomatic, and you also can convert on your own in less than 48 hours to obviate the need for Anti-Coagulants). If you look carefully at the Guidlines put out by 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS it does not call for Ablation for Asymptomatic AFIB, only "Symptomatic AFIB".by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have written here about the dangers of insufficient Salt intake. If a person like me is drinking excessive fluids, or in an environment where water is lost more than normal, then the recommendations of only 2,000 or 2,300mg/day, is not enough. I did the same thing you did 30 years ago, tried eating right, and cut out excess sodium just like the Dr's were recommending. I ended up in theby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't think your bed-ridden the 3 days, doing the Dofetilide. My Doc told me I could get up and move around in the Hospital. If it was me I would find out exactly what the 3 days will be like.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
My suggestion is to go back to your Dr. and tell him to get your HR down in the 80's. Either increase the dosage of your beat-blocker, or add something else. Your AF will be less bothersome with a rate closer to your previous normal HR. It's good that you converted using only 70J. Most Dr's won't even try it that low.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I spent the last two years taking more potassium than you can imagine, and it all began with the article Jackie linked to above. I credit it with giving me two years of relief more effective and safer than anything medicine has to offer. Although not direct advice, this looks like advocating by example of taking large quantities of K+. Everyone is different, but since you eluded toby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nobody has done near the # of Ablations as Natale, last I heard it was over 8000. My EP Dr. who keeps up on Ablationists, said that Doug Parker at Mayo is one of the best respected Dr's in the Country. That is just one opinion from a source that I trust. You might call Mayo up and ask about their top Ablation Dr, how much experience he has, or go in and talk to them. It's been 3-4 yby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the other side of the argument, 200mg is a low dose, and the Drug could be tried on an experimental basis. Most side effects manifest after long-term use. Many Dr's consider it it to be the most effective AAM.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Your going into AFIB as you jog to the Fire Engine? Can you just walk fast? I suggest try walking fast, and stay calm enough to breathing deeply, Sounds like you need to avoid that sudden rush of Adrenaline. In my experience I get more PAC's when I am in a similar situation that can lead to AFIB. If you are not getting as much Oxygen, while running, PAC's are more likely. Drugs takby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey You said that you had 6 ablations--- that is a lot didn't you do your scientific homework? Yes, I failed spectacularly when it came to the most important homework I ever needed to do. I did a lot -- a hell of a lot more than you can probably imagine, but I ended up being wrong until the very end when I think I finally got it right. I hope you find health without going thby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would PM Shannon, he is the one who knows the Ablation process best. I know that Digoxin is not recommended here anymore for AFIB, but I don't know about right after an Ablation. Do you know how much experience the Dr. has doing Ablations?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I notice that I feel alot calmer, out in Country, or when I am in a big building that has much Concrete, especially, if I am down in the Basement area. I think it has something to do with too much stuff impacting the Senses or Brain. This is very noticable to me, I am sure of it.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have had alot of PAC's I noticed that Beta-Blockers helped some. I know some say there are not suppossed to, but I am certain of my experience. I recently started using Diltiazem, especially for the Palpitations I occasionally get at night. It seems to been very helpful, but I have not done this many times. I like the Diltiazem better than Beta-Blockers, because there is not any sedatiby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
If the Propafenone isn't really working, then I think that trying another Anti-Arrythmic is the way to go. I took both Flec and Propafenone, and reacted differently to them, Propafenone speed up my HR, while Flec, calmed it down. In addition Flec can be used short-term just to help you convert out of a AFIB episode, so getting used to it, to see how you react to it, may be worthwhile. Beby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Davros: How do you know that you never had PAC's before the Ablation? You had to have had some, as a PAC is one of the things that has to happen to start AFIB. Perhaps you feel them more now, or are paying closer attention. In any regard your Heart is still healing, so what is going on now may not persist. A few PAC's don't effect most people adversely. I for example arenby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
PAC's normally are not considered a breakthrough event. You are still in NSR when having PAC's. Atria is not Fibrillating, hence no increase in Stroke risk. In general if you have PAC's you are at more risk of getting AFIB, but the Ablation if successfull, would stop that process. A PAC every 20-30 beats is nothing and many people with no AFIB ever have PAC's at this frequby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes thanks Shannon, your expertise in the Ablation process, and willingness to invest time with people who make it to our site has been a blessing to those who have pursued this route. I am not getting an Ablation, but you did help me diagnose a rare endocrine disorder that was contributing to my AFIB.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sounds like the Dr. intentionally put her into AFIB, as part of the EP Study, thus the need the Shock the Heart back into NSR after completing the Study. I had side effects that subsided after the first week from Flecainide. It made me irritable and aggressive at times. What dosage are you on? Maybe you need to start at a lower dose?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's not worth the risk of Side Effects to take a Anti-Arrythmic if it is not working, or even making the AFIB worse. Most people's episodes are made more manageable by others drugs like Beta-Blockers, or Calcium Channel Blockers like Diltiazem. Sotalol has Beta-Blocking properties, so that is probably why it makes your episodes more tolerable. What other Drugs besides Sotalol do youby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This Study shows a double risk of Stroke for "low Risk AF's" and a large increased risk of bleeding by taking the Anti-Coagulant Drugs. According to this study we are actually more at risk for Stroke by taking the AC Drugs. The swap you are talking about is the current dilemma we normally go through in making this decision. The site originator, Hans Larson cautioned against theby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
How noticeable was your AFIB during the day? Do you know what your HR was when you went into the ER, before you converted back into NSR? If it was very noticeable during the day, you would probably know about it during the night. There is a device used by sleep Dr's that you just tape a pulse Oxymeter on your finger at night, and then this data is recorded. That would also give an indicaby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Any opinions on Fasting for weight loss? I have heard that it is good, and also the other way, that it is bad for you.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
An Ablation from 10 years ago is still causing an elevated HR. Can you expand on that more? What is your HR without taking the Bisoprolol?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had a similar response from a local EP I went to about 6-7 years ago. He didn't do Ablations, and had had to go through the process of referring out patients for this procedure. He was trying to tell me that if I did it, I should just get it done by the best guy locally. I never got an Ablation, but based on my research, it is worth going to a high volume center that specializes in tby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The other solution is too stop taking the Eliquis. Ask your Dr. if you can stop. Also I would ask your Pharmacist for their advice. When I was taking Eliquis, the Pharmacist wouldn't refill my Rx, because I had started taking Meloxicam, another similar anti-inflammatory.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't know everything your Dr. is basing his advice on, but I think your approach and reasoning is sound. Cardizem lowers BP, maybe that is on part why he wanted you to take it. The 30mg is a very low dose. It may not be enough to lower your rate during AFIB. I follow your way of thinking, I just take the Thinners and Cardizem if I have an episode. I take Cardizem 240mg XR after the Eby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotewolfpack Thanks for the replies. So I will try to have a conversation with my cardio on my next appt. If that fails...I got a name of an EP from a guy at work that had an ablation. I just don't understand how a doc could have me on something that is possibly aggravating my condition. As for EPs, seek out the best possible provider that you can find given your situation. Even iby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
If don't have one already, I recommend getting a BP monitor so you can measure yourself. My BP is fine at home (120/80), but after stressing through traffic, with my car over-heating, I get to the Dr. Office, and I have high BP, like 150/90. You asked about being on the Meds, are you sure your BP was really that high to begin with? Perhaps a trial reducing your Meds is warranted, but be cby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
How cold was the water in the Pool? Or was it warm? Did jumping in the Pool immediately covert you, or did you just happen to notice that you were in NSR sometime later after jumping in? Why does your Doc want you on Toprol when in NSR? Do you have high BP? You may just need a Beta-Blocker on hand to control your rate if you have another episode. What was your HR during your last episode,by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM