Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Thank you Martin. Yes, it is complex and circumstances differ among patients. I'm on Eliquis, thought I might have a milder med with aspirin, but I've been reading online various opinions. It seems aspirin is being phases out as a blood thinner of choice and as you mentioned, not mixing well with other meds. But then you look at the rather "sneaky" pharma industry, ie, pain killers, and I wonder how much miss information is out there against aspirin since it's so cheap and needs no prescription. ??

Good point, @healthytoday! The pharmaceutical industry is always suspect for its power to influence political and public opinion and, in fact, the regulators at the FDA -- not only because of corporate capacity to fill communications and advertising channels with bullwharf, but also because of the fulsome fees they pay the FDA to determine the safety and effectiveness of the medications the industry manufactures and sells. Martin

Yes, it makes an educated choice on meds a shot in the dark. My husband and I just studied the list of rhythm control meds and rate control meds. Interesting. Rate control seems to be the least toxic but age and other considerations play a part. Just give it to the divine knowing he/she will guide and protect.

I think it's because our heart is broken and stressed so many times and we live too long.

scaredy-cat,
Afib has been around since humans. It has to do with a biological item, so if your ancestor had to run from a sabertooth tiger his/her heart might have gone into Afib.

healthy today,
I asked my cardiologist if he had any problem with my blood donations. He asked in return why I'd want to donate. To which I let him know these facts, 1. it is the ONLY natural blood thinner, 2. donating forces your body to produce new blood cells 3. someone else needs blood of my type to make it through their own rough patches.

Beside the bimonthly donations, I take a full strength aspirin daily, but I take the coated type. I am going on 4 years post Bypass and have had no additional problems.

I've had aortic regurgitation for about 15 years. Suddenly got worse with enlargement of ventrical. Cadiologist at Mayo want to repace with Open heart surgery. He left the room saying he had to check with the boss. Next think his boss came in and said change of plans. That I should wait for 3 months, do another electrocardiogram and go from there. I'm on metroponol and elaquis. I'm trying to reduce the occurance of a fit, thinking that this is the cause of heart enlargement. I'm a little scared about having a heart attach. Anyone have similar experience?

Hi @dfelix,

I merged your most recent message with this conversation, so that members get notified about your post, and you can reconnect with them. Here is some additional information from Mayo Clinic regarding aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement, and I’ve copied a few relevant points as well:

– Aortic valve disease treatment depends on the severity of your condition, whether or not you're experiencing signs and symptoms, and if your condition is getting worse.
– The decision to repair or replace a damaged aortic valve depends on many factors, including the severity of your aortic valve disease, your age and overall health, and whether you need heart surgery to correct another heart problem in addition to aortic valve disease, such as heart bypass surgery to treat coronary artery disease, so both conditions can be treated at once.
– Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement may be performed through traditional open-heart surgery, which involves a cut (incision) in the chest, or through minimally invasive methods that involve smaller incisions in the chest or a catheter inserted in the leg or chest (transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR). https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/aortic-valve-repair-aortic-valve-replacement/about/pac-20385093

@dfelix, have you explained your concerns to your cardiologists at Mayo Clinic?

Hi....I am not new to Mayo Connect as I have been posting on Sleep Apnea for the past several weeks but I do have a question concerning AFib which the doctors have told me goes hand in hand with my Sleep Apnea.

I was diagnosed with AFib two months ago after my first episode lasting 7 hours. I converted on my own and was put on Metoporal and a low dose aspirin as I am only 1 on Chad. This past week I had my second episode lasting 18 hours. The cardiologist doubled my Metoporal dosage and put me on Eliquis. I self converted on my own again. The problem I am having is that I am living in fear of the next time. I know an ablation will be in my future because I am very drug sensitive and do not believe I can handle the heart rhythm drugs. I don't like the feeling of living in fear or wondering when the next episode will be. It's making me very anxious. My cardiologist said to "live my life" and relax. The Eliquis will protect me from stroke and an ablation is not something to be afraid of . Are there any words of advice as to how I can stop dwelling on "next time" and just relax?

CeCe55

A small mg of Zoloft has helped me immensely. Good luck🙏🏻