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Wow, I found some great resources out here about AFIB!
I began getting notifications of afib on my fitbit about 2 years ago, saw my doc and a cardiologist, and was put on Xarelto. About 6 months later I had a massive bleed, got 2 units of blood, and have been unwilling to take Xarelto ever since.
I have been on a Beta blocker for years. My physician recently took me off of it due to bradycardia. Since then, my pafib occurs more often, and I have wide qrs. I also have right bundle branch block.
I have been referred for a 3 day monitor and appointment with my cardiologist, but I am wondering if I should be looking for an electrophysiologist? Any thoughts?
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Yes, you should consult with a cardiologist initially, see if you can control the AF with medication, and you should probably get in line to see an electrophysiologist (EP). The cardiologist can maybe stabilize you. You want to be in AF as little as possible in order to keep your heart in good shape. If he/she can do that, then you have bought some peace of mind and can stand to wait a bit until you see an EP.
Some of your consideration will be how AF makes you feel. Some of us cannot abide it...it makes us feel awful, and it almost ruins our lives. Others have no idea, no sensations, and they don't really care as a result. You have to learn more, decide what your risk is for developing other heart problems if your events begin to pile up and you're spending more and more time in AF. AF begets AF...so don't be in AF!