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Afib and heart failure

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (30)
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@lindy9

I have not been diagnosed with afib, but know I have it because can feel it. It was worse until I cut out all caffeine. But lately have been having short episodes of a few seconds to a few minutes. I am not a run to the doctor person because have never experienced help from them and am 76 yrs old. But I have experienced much help from info and changing habits and diet. With this new year I hope to get rid of the afib and another issue I have had for about 4 years. I will be doing some things different and let all know if/when successful and details of what helped.

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sjm46 | @sjm46 | Jan 1 4:27pm

I am 78 and I have no intention of "tolerating" A-fib if it breaks out again. All that I have read tells me that it should not be ignored, especially in the early stages where, as you have noted, there are lifestyle changes that can help to control it. I, too, have given up caffeine, chocolate and alcohol. Good sleep is important too, as I have learned. But persistent A-fib does eventually do damage to the heart walls and that is what I want to prevent. We may be older but we don't have to accept deterioration of quality of life so I hope you will go to a good cardiologist and get answers to all your concerns. If the doc doesn't take you seriously, I suggest finding one who listens! You wouldn't accept a lousy mechanic for your car, so don't accept a less than excellent physician for your heart and health! 🙂

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jc76 | @jc76 | Jan 2 5:58am

@lindy9
To self diagnose whether you have AFIB or not is not something I would do. I respect your right to your body and thus your decisions so I am just speaking for me.

Do you know if AFIB or PVCs. Without at cardiologist running a ECG would be hard to diagnose. These days great medications out there to help with both AFIB and VFIB and PVCs.

I think if you went to a outstanding facility like Mayo or Cleveland Clinic your opinion of medical institutions may change. I can only tell you my expereience at Mayo Jacksonville has been outstanding and all my doctors and specialist work as a team.

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