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Anyone with occasional Afib NOT on a blood thinner?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 22 7:50am | Replies (97)
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@mecha how long did that episode last?

My episodes land me in the ER or hospital with very rapid heart rate. But they generally last 45 minutes to two hours, with one lasting 7 hours. After 10 years I am still not taking any medications, with the recent blessing of an electrophysiologist. Maybe your episode lasted a long time. I did finally get a prescription for Eliquis to take after an episode, short term, and diltiazem to try at home (vs ER) if I have an episode with blood pressure that isn't too low. If blood pressure is low, I go to the ER.

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lindy9 | @lindy9 | Jul 19 1:05pm

In looking back to your episodes, can you think of any possible cause of triggering them? Extreme stress? Do you drink coffee and if so, how much? Mountain Dew? Colas? Eat chocolate?

I know from experience, they are very uncomfortable, but I never went to hospital and mine lasted from a few minutes to several hours and sometimes all night, but when I woke up it was gone.

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