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Have you had an ECG showing the arrhythmia? Have you consulted a cardiologist? Are you on a DOAC (Direct Oral Anti-Coagulant)? You should avail yourself of all three immediately if your answer is no to any of them. Please consult a cardiologist right away. You don't want your heart's substrate, the underlying tissue, to begin remodeling itself due to the persistent AF. It makes AF much harder to treat, and it invites a progression toward mitral valve prolapse and more fibrosis, but it also invites heart failure, or heart insufficiency.
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Hello, and thank you for the information. I had an EKG and nothing was found. No AF. I was told by a cardiologist five years ago that I have aortic valve regurgitation, but nothing was suggested at the time but strict blood pressure control, which I have done. I am seeing a cardiologist after the new year. I have had severe palpitations all my life, sometimes more severe, seemingly unrelated to anything. They found no abnormal beats other than hundreds of PVCs, which make me breathless and panicky and close to fainting at times. It is a misery at times and I am hoping to get some advice and help when I see the doctor. I do hope there is more to offer five years later. Thank you so much for your informative reply! Gael