This was very interesting and useful to me in particular. I haven’t been able to find anyone who would give me a straight answer about running and if I should be concerned with my HR going over 200. As he says, if you feel ok, “run with it!”

I will also comment on the triggers conversation, my observation is it all boils down to blood glucose levels. I base this on wearing a CGM, anything that triggers a sharp rise in blood glucose will trigger AFib. So, if on an empty stomach, I have a drink, a cookie, a piece of bread, the heart is off and running. High stress also can trigger a rise in you glucose so you can escape from that tiger, or make that plane you are running for and stressing out about missing.
I can have a glass of wine with dinner, no problem, so long as I have eaten half my meal first. I can get away with a little dessert after a healthy meal. But on an empty stomach, guaranteed AFib event.
When they mentioned customers who bought a new espresso machines and had four espressos then started AFibbing, I could not help but wonder if they had a donut or scone along with their espresso.
I was also happy to hear about the reduced risk of stroke in athletes. While I am convinced at this point I should get an ablation, the watchman I was not really thrilled about, and at this point, with his views on it as well, I am going to pass on that.