Atrial fibrillation

I just remembered I'm also on Eliquis. On this Monday morning, I'll have the Cardioversion procedure at the Grand Rapids Heart Center.

I'm 81, and my iWatch diagnosed my A/Fib about three months ago; both my family doctor and cardiologist missed it. I am on Eliquis, too, but about a month ago, my doctor prescribed Metoprolol 25MG daily. On 13 November, I will have the Cardioversion performed on my heart. The day after taking the Metoprolol, I noticed a surge in energy level, probably twice as much. Before that, I had extreme fatigue. The Metoprolol was a blessing; now I'll see what the cardioversion does.

My watch also diagnosed my one time afib. I have no health issue. Very healthy heart, zero calcium score. I’m a runner and cyclist. I’m 69 and a woman that’s why they said I need Eliquis. Won’t go off it on my own. But I really wonder if I should be on it. Good luck with the procedure.

Thanks for the well wishes on my Cardioversion procedure on Monday morning. My cardiologist put me on Eliquis about two years ago because of an irregular heartbeat. She told me it was to prevent a stroke.

Good that you ate having the cardio version now. The sooner the better. My doctor told me that if your heart stays in A-Fib for too long the cardio version will not be able to correct the A-Fib.
Good luck with the procedure!

I am a female and turn 74 next week. I have been having issues with Syncope my whole life, but they are few and far between. I am as of late having chest pain and fluttering in my chest. I have had a dozen or so episodes of passing out, most of them when I am at rest. I have an appointment at Mayo in Rochester next week to try to figure out what's going on. I have had a couple episodes that scared my grandkids, including one where my granddaughter had to call the paramedics, and I did not come to until they arrived. Scared her so much. I have a family history of atrial fibrillation. I am nervous about this visit. I do so want to know what is going on.

I have afib, was diagnosed about 3 years ago. Went through ablation about 2 years ago which seem to work beautifully until spring of 2025, when I started having bouts of rapid heart rate that would not stop for 5-6 hours, sending me to the ER a couple of times, once resulting in cardioversion. Since then afib has been managed by adding Flecaidine to to Metoprolol and Eliquis regime. So far so good, even though I do have some atrial flutter now and last 3 day at home monitor showed I was in atrial flutter for the entire time??? Going to repeat monitor in 2 months. Generally, I feel like my afib symptoms are controlled by med regime, having sleep apnea diagnosed and treated, and stopping all alcohol. My biggest complaint is that Metoprolol hampers my exercise routine and daily activities due to weakness and heaviness in my legs. When I asked my cardiologist (more than once) and describe my experience, he says that leg weakness and heaviness is not a common side effect of Metoprolol, but when I look it up that is the first thing that pops up. Can anyone add clarity to this? He wants to ultrasound my legs to look for circulation issues, I am ok with this but am very doubtful that he will find anything. I am in really good shape for a 73 year old, and exercise (walking, weights, core program) everyday.

I'm 75 and walk and work out too. Had an ablation 19 mos. ago which seems to be holding. Am on Eliquis, Metoprolol, and Losartan. All I can say is I guess meds affect people differently. Decades ago I was put on Metoprolol and all I wanted to do was stay in bed, or jump out the window! I stopped it after one day. Now, it doesn't seem to bother me. Maybe the dosage was different. This probably hasn't been a lot of help, but hang in there, and good luck! Oh, I also stopped drinking.

@rimord thanks so much for your support. I am frustrated that I can’t seem to figure out what is making me feel so weak during exercise. I’m not going to stop, but it makes things much less enjoyable!!! I get your comment about jumping out the window!!!

@debmonroe I should have quantified that the Metoprolol had made me terribly depressed. Now, it doesn't bother me. If it affects you that way, remember it's the medicine!