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Wow, hot shower worked for you, good deal. Did you try it on your own or did someone tell you about it? I am so hot natured I would probably have a heart attack in a hot shower, lol. JK. I can't stand a hot house in winter. Sometimes I'll visit somebody and they have the heat turned up and I have to leave ASAP! Funny thing is I work outdoors and the Texas heat along the coast is something that takes getting use too but I can tolerate it just fine as long as we have plenty water and breaks every so often. I am curious how often did you have episodes of A-Fib? I myself had one that scared me pretty much four or five years ago and the one I just had two weekends ago which was very mild and an uncomfortable rating of 1 at the most. I thought about the cold shower on my own, I figured it was worth a try and worked just fine.
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I was in my late 50’s at the time and was having an episode after having one in my late 20’s. I went to the ER with , what I found out was A-Fib, and they kicked me out once I got below 100BPM. Tols me to follow up with a Cardiologist and prescribed some Eliquis.. The ER Physician informed me that once you get below that threshold, even while still doing the “Heart Hula” there is little chance to throw a clot. We live in the boonies and the Hospital actually has motel rooms available for some patients as it was about 3AM.. They offered and we bit. Still in A-Fib I tried to fall sleep but the Anxiety wouldn’t let me so I decided to try and shower to help. Got under the hot water, very hot actually, and in about 2-3 minutes felt much better and not as anxious or short of breath. Viola I had converted. I used this method for years, as I started having episodes every so often and more as time went on. Id say about 75% success rate. Told my Cardiologist and he just scratched his head. I believe it stimulates the Vagus nerve somehow and trips the switch. Ive had no issues with A-Fib the last 3.5ish years after undergoing an Ablation but lately have been having issues with more PVC’s which I know are benign but really bug me anyways.. As far as frequency I had, like I mentioned, 1 in my late 20’s, then the one above, then as time went on I had had a couple per year for few years then about 62ish stated having them about 4 times a year and the year of my Ablation maybe 5 0r 6. I did always convert on my own and never had to be shocked. They would last anywhere from 10 minutes to 10 hours. Luckily I went to the ER most times so I had a medical record of them. Much easier to get a Cardiologist to do the Ablation with proof!!! Also about cold shower I have a friend whose an Paramedic and he says they are taught the same. Another method that I have heard of is a Valsalvo, I think thats they way its spelled, Maneuver where you sit on the toilet and bear down like your gonna crap real hard for about 20-30 seconds. It stimulates the Vagus nerve that goes from your Heart along your digestive track to your rectum. Ive tried this, though, with no success. God Bless!