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contro; afib with pace maker or oblation?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jun 24 10:02am | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
I have a few months to wait before an appointment with an electrophysiologist. The more educated I am, the better. I so appreciate your comments. Yes, I understand none of the comments are from professional physicians.
Here's what I know...Contracted Covid last December which messed up my health in many ways. Severe Gerd triggered an Afib episode. I've had three since May 5th. Resting heart rate 42-55. I stopped exercising vigorously (125 bpm and over). I try to keep my adrenaline rushes controlled. I am a performer. (125 bpm and over). Knowing these triggers have been helpful. My cardiologist told me, at this time, ablation therapy is off the table. Explained to me a Walkman if I want to go off blood thinners. The devices (pacemaker and the ICD) still need to be explored. I will be working on securing an appointment with an electrophysiologist sooner than the three month window I was given. My Fitbit and I have become best friends! Once again, many thanks for your share.
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@d050526 Gerd and indigestion, belching due to gas (swallowed air) are among the three or four dozen known 'triggers' of AF. And AF can come on once for such triggers and never appear again in one's lifetime. Doctors know of 'holiday heart' which is when over-imbibers drink too much alcohol on a weekend binge or a party and end up in the ER needing a cardioversion....yet another example of a one-off event.
Have you had a gastroenteric evaluation to determine the cause of GERD?
Why is ablation 'off the table?' Cardiologists might disagree with an electrophysiologist's assessment, but if it were a disagreement over ablation vs. toughing-it-out, I'd soon be in the EP's offices, not the cardiologist's. So, don't give up hope that a worthy EP might feel you're very much a decent candidate for an ablation.