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Delayed Afib when hiking

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Happened to me near the end of a 10km maintenance run. I was 65 at the time. Diagnosed at the ER as paroxysmal AF, which is what you have. Mine wasn't caused by running; it was finally shown to be from heretofore undiagnosed 'severe' obstructive sleep apnea. I endured the occasional AF until it began to increase in frequency. I saw an electrophysiologist (EP) who agreed to try a catheter ablation. Took two attempt seven months apart, but he nailed it the second go. I'm now 30 months free of AF.

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Thanks for the reply and it’s great that the problem has been solved. How long was the diagnosis phase? Were you taking any medications when this happened? The Metoprolol seemed to be working very well until these 2 incidents occurred. Did you go from feeling fine to almost instantaneous extreme fatigue and dizziness. Thanks again for taking the time.