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I am scheduled for cardioversion next week; I am not anxious about it! I want this A-fib "fixed" like YESTERDAY! I am sick of it! I have been in this state for almost 6 weeks and can't be corrected until I am on blood thinners for 4 weeks. I am counting the days! I asked to for a TEE but they said that would add extra "risk" factors! I am going to have this "fixed" if it is the last thing I do! I hate the sensation, it keeps me awake at night and I have no other risk factors except age! It really bothers me that I can be completely healthy and have this A-fib problem out of the blue!
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I hope that the procedure restores your quality of life
I had AFIB, severe left atrial regurgitation, atrial valve not opening properly, no comorbidities. Valve problem caused it all; the valve problem was caused by a dental procedure that led to a gum infection, that went to my heart valve. It’s not that uncommon from what I understand.
Everyone is different, but here is my experience for what it's worth. I had mitral valve repair, ablation, and LAAC at 78, two years and 6 months ago. No more AFIB (it can work permanently). I exercise and eat smartly (low in calories, sugar, salt, and caffeine). I got off of Eliquis after four months by wearing a heart monitor for 30 days to be sure AFIB was gone. I had to push my cardiologist to put me on the monitor. My last vital stats while sitting were 119/68, heart rate 68. I have also weaned myself off of 12.5mg metoprolol daily and 81mg aspirin daily. (Read recent JAMA article that said low dose aspirin causes brain bleeding over time. Now it is recommended only for stroke and heart attack victims as I understand it. I have also read that metoprolol interferes with sodium and sugar levels. Too low an amount of sugar or salt can cause dizziness as I read it.) Vitals and alertness are better than ever. Daily, I do take a magnesium glycinate supplement containing 29% of RDA. Pure Encapsulations is the best brand I have found. I have read that magnesium and moderate exercise help folks to stay out of AFIB). I had a great surgeon at WakeMed in Raleigh, Dr. Boulton, who did all of the heart stuff. That was key of course. He also supports magnesium supplements. Overall, I feel extremely fortunate.
Lastly, be sure to read "The AFIB Cure".
Regards,
Sagan
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I hear you. It's nasty, intrusive, feels awful, robs one of peace and calm, and it is both unpredictable and intractable. Its sensations can rob us even of the will to exist.
I hope your procedure does you a world of good!