Hello, my name is Faith, and I am new to the group. I had my first afib episode over two years ago. Then, almost to the day this year, I had another episode, then three days later another episode, then three episodes about two weeks each apart. Each episode, except one at 5M, began between 10pm and 11:30pm - and last about 5 hours each. I began wearing an Apple Watch a month prior to that first episode two years ago. I have been able to track my afibs, and screenshot them to my doctor - which has been helpful. I've had both Pfizer shots (Jan and Feb), and my booster shot about three weeks prior to the first episode this year.)
I am searching for any clues as to why I have these episodes. I am wondering if anyone else might suspect that the Apple Watch could be a contributing factor - electrical impulses affecting the heart electrical system? Also, the effects of the Covid Vaccinations? I have been reading some of the other posts. I am on 5mg Eliquis twice a day, and Metoprolol twice a day.
Hope this isn't too much information, but I am concerned about why I have these episodes, and what causes them. I will continue reading posts to see what others with afib do to mitigate the feelings when they have an episode, and am curious to know if others experience these five hour bouts as I do. Thank you! And best wishes to all afib affected patients.