Atrial Fibrillation
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The last ablation, the surgeon said if it returned, the next stage was “ablate and pace”. I assume that means another ablation with a pacemaker to control the rhythm.
I don’t know what happens when bpm has to rise?
Fingers crossed for the Beta Blockers at this stage - it’s currently sitting nicely at 65
Im on a low dose (2.5mg) and if it does the trick then all well and good- if not, a 5mg pill each day.
Then it’s the little black box in the chest and no putty my iPhone in the top pocket or wearing an iwatch I suppose.
The doctors were singing the praises of my iwatch - they said that the were probably better than some of the hospital portable kit. My watch is 18 months old and the ECG facility has gone kaputt- the consultant suggested I but another - I suspected they might have thought of them a toy or gimmick- apparently not
I don’t know what happens when bpm has to rise?
Fingers crossed for the Beta Blockers at this stage - it’s currently sitting nicely at 65
Im on a low dose (2.5mg) and if it does the trick then all well and good- if not, a 5mg pill each day.
Then it’s the little black box in the chest and no putty my iPhone in the top pocket or wearing an iwatch I suppose.
The doctors were singing the praises of my iwatch - they said that the were probably better than some of the hospital portable kit. My watch is 18 months old and the ECG facility has gone kaputt- the consultant suggested I but another - I suspected they might have thought of them a toy or gimmick- apparently not
You are having a rough time at the moment. Until problems arise we tend to take health for granted. I know I always thought it would be someone else not me. Fingers crossed the new dosage does the trick.ronk said:
We have just had a phone review this afternoon for our health insurance. The new premium is due in October. I think I might have to send my good lady out on the streets to cover the likely increase.
ronk said:
I play guitar in a rock band, our (mid 60s) drummer has had a pacemaker for 20 years or so and handles 2 hour gigs better than I can! If that’s what a pacemaker does for you bring it on.
Must say we haven’t played since I got AF, hoping to get back to it soon 8)
That’s very re assuring to hear!
Ps I hope my musical skills improve if I do have an electronic metronome fitted!
Ronnie and his Pacemaker sounds vaguely familiar???
I sincerely hope your procedure goes well on Saturday- don’t rush about afterwards. Just sit calmly for a day or two
Ps I hope my musical skills improve if I do have an electronic metronome fitted!
Ronnie and his Pacemaker sounds vaguely familiar???
I sincerely hope your procedure goes well on Saturday- don’t rush about afterwards. Just sit calmly for a day or two
Thank you everybody.
Not to be a pessimist but the consultant who performed the procedure today was quite clear that cardioversion is often not a permanent fix and slipping back into AF after hours, days or months is not uncommon. Anyway, so far so good, I guess I should avoid the pub and my wine cellar more frequently!
Not to be a pessimist but the consultant who performed the procedure today was quite clear that cardioversion is often not a permanent fix and slipping back into AF after hours, days or months is not uncommon. Anyway, so far so good, I guess I should avoid the pub and my wine cellar more frequently!
dr_john said:Thank you everybody.
Not to be a pessimist but the consultant who performed the procedure today was quite clear that cardioversion is often not a permanent fix and slipping back into AF after hours, days or months is not uncommon. Anyway, so far so good, I guess I should avoid the pub and my wine cellar more frequently!
Sorry to have to agree with with you degree of pessimism - but after my no 2 ablation to ‘cure’ my a/f the surgeon gave me the same warning- it has taken four years to return.
Apparently Caffeine and Alcohol are no no’s unfortunately.
We will just have to reduce consumption .
dr_john said:Thank you everybody.
Not to be a pessimist but the consultant who performed the procedure today was quite clear that cardioversion is often not a permanent fix and slipping back into AF after hours, days or months is not uncommon. Anyway, so far so good, I guess I should avoid the pub and my wine cellar more frequently!
Have you been clear of the AF and reducing the trips to the cellar ?
Im still taking the tablets (Beta Blockers) which seem to have it ticking over at about 60Bpm
As long as your still making them then its a resultdr_john said:My pulse is now steady and strong, and I feel much better. Pulse around 60 bpm.
Still on the Solatol beta blockers and Arpixaban blood thinners.
Still making the pub and wine cellar trips but nothing like as frequently as before
Nanu said:As long as your still making them then its a result
Hmmm, well I have to admit that my favourite pub in the village, within walking distance, closed down a couple of weeks ago due to the current financial/energy crisis.
However it is reopening under new management on Friday so I just may call in for a swift one.
dr_john said:Thank you everybody.
Not to be a pessimist but the consultant who performed the procedure today was quite clear that cardioversion is often not a permanent fix and slipping back into AF after hours, days or months is not uncommon. Anyway, so far so good, I guess I should avoid the pub and my wine cellar more frequently!
I know this is a while back - but I’m interested to know if it’s been beating like a swinging brick?
Mine still gives the odd flutter and sometimes records A/F on the iwatch - but In general it is ok with a resting bpm of 56:60
I hope yours is all ok a the procedure did the trick!
The Consultant noticed the iWatch when I saw him last time and gave it a
I honestly thought he was going to ridicule it but said he considered it better than the NHS single channel monitors.Because of previous problems I tend to use it more often than not.