Atrial Fibrillation

Mine was paroxysmal
It would start when it wanted and stop when it wanted - no trigger food/drink/activity could be identified and believe me I tried!

The surgeon had a very difficult job finding the rogue area to ablate - if it returns then he told me it’s a further ablation and a pacemaker - ablate & pace in his words.
 
dr_john said:
This is weird. My AF is classed as ‘persistent’, meaning that I don’t have AF ‘attacks’ as such, and never have done. It’s just there all the time in the background. However my lack of energy etc is apparent lately, and stick me on an ECG and my pulse rate is all over the place, not especially high but not steady.

Anyway I’m having the cardioversion procedure done privately sometime soon, seems like the best option at present :)
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Really interested to hear how you get on. My AF symptoms appear to be very similar to yours. I don’t have attacks but my Apple Watch constantly reminds that it is there. There are additional complications in that I had a stent fitted when I had the cardiac arrest and another artery was also partially blocked. This is being managed with medication. Because of the position of this artery the heart team decided it was too risky to fit a second stent.
Like you I sometimes lack energy, especially in high or low temperatures. But what I do find is, the more I do the more I am able to do and the better I feel. We have a decent sized garden and have hedges all round so there is plenty that needs to be done. At the start of the Summer I struggle a bit to get going but once into a routine, cutting grass and hedges I manage quite well and feel much better than I do during the Winter months.
Good luck with the treatment. :thumbsup:
 
I would add that although the surgeon cured the AF - I remain on Anti Coagulation therapy - bit of nuisance but better than the alternative!
 
IRD said:
Like you I sometimes lack energy, especially in high or low temperatures. But what I do find is, the more I do the more I am able to do and the better I feel. We have a decent sized garden and have hedges all round so there is plenty that needs to be done. At the start of the Summer I struggle a bit to get going but once into a routine, cutting grass and hedges I manage quite well and feel much better than I do during the Winter months.
Good luck with the treatment.
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We had a pergola fitted a couple of weeks ago and I spent many hours today applying wood preservative. Just about knackered me, but after a shower and a ginger beer I felt great. Had a pint at the local to cebrate! :thumbsup:
 
ronk said:
I would add that although the surgeon cured the AF - I remain on Anti Coagulation therapy - bit of nuisance but better than the alternative!
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Ironically a cardio consultant rang me the other day to enquire why I was still on them Ron, he's going to speak to the surgeon that did my ablation to ask his opinion on whether I need to be on them. I'll let you know if it's of any interest.
 
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When I was in hospital last December, they changed my anti coagulation meds - they dropped the tried and tested Warfarin which required a monthly check - to a twice a day Apixaban.
Never mind, at least I can have some of popeye s spinach!
I will be very interested to hear what they say - I’m not the sort who likes taking pills 💊
 
Well guys. In spite of all our combined ailments we are still here and causing havoc with family and friends. As well as enjoying our cars and the forum. Keep it up all of you. :thumbsup:
 
IRD said:
Well guys. In spite of all our combined ailments we are still here and causing havoc with family and friends. As well as enjoying our cars and the forum. Keep it up all of you. :thumbsup:
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Well said Ian :thumbsup:
 
For those of you jammy buggers that are allowed to drive.... :poke: :driving:

5 months to go, then I'll be out rain, sleet or sn...... actually not, I've tried a Zed in snow and it's not good getting in and out of a village with hills.... :lol:
 
john-e89 said:
For those of you jammy buggers that are allowed to drive.... :poke: :driving:

5 months to go, then I'll be out rain, sleet or sn...... actually not, I've tried a Zed in snow and it's not good getting in and out of a village with hills.... :lol:
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Sorry John. I had forgotten your predicament. Over half way to reaching the promised land now. I guess it must have felt like an eternity. Not being able to drive is one of my very worst fears too. On a positive note I am sure all that cycling has been good for you.
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I’m in for cardioversion this coming Saturday (24th), had the preop checkups etc just waiting for the day now. No change in my condition really, the meds seem to be working.

I must admit to being a tad nervous but hopefully it should prove worthwhile :thumbsup:
 
Best wishes for a successful procedure on Saturday - it’s a big deal for us but just another day at the office for the medics! They had pop music playing in the op theatre when I went in for my last ablation, Oh and it was the 13th of the month :rofl: :rofl:

Are there any driving restrictions after the procedure. I was told not to drive and I didn’t for a week.
 
dr_john said:
I’m in for cardioversion this coming Saturday (24th), had the preop checkups etc just waiting for the day now. No change in my condition really, the meds seem to be working.

I must admit to being a tad nervous but hopefully it should prove worthwhile :thumbsup:
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Good luck. Hope all goes smoothly. Let ll of us geriatrics know how it goes.
Just thinking about it. We have a number of different sections on the Forum. Ought we not to have one just for geriatrics and their attendant age related issues.?😉😉
 
IRD said:
Just thinking about it. We have a number of different sections on the Forum. Ought we not to have one just for geriatrics and their attendant age related issues.?😉😉
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I fear it would get old rather quickly........
 
Thank you gentlemen.

I’m at my local Spire hospital, check in is 7.00am, procedure at 8.30am. At least I’m first on the list and should be home by lunchtime.

No driving for 24 hours I’m told, no probs! :)
 
Scubaregs said:
IRD said:
Just thinking about it. We have a number of different sections on the Forum. Ought we not to have one just for geriatrics and their attendant age related issues.?😉😉
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I fear it would get old rather quickly........ :thumbsup:
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I bet you know all the Christmas Cracker jokes too. :roll:
 
There is from this old crock!

My bpm went up to 160 again and would not come down.
I spent yesterday in hospital and this morning at a clinic.
Another pill each morning the strength of which could be increased- if that doesn’t work the it’s been suggested that the next stage is is and ablation and pacemaker!

Oh joy!
 
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