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Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation: How do you monitor?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 10, 2022 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I always feel my afib, maybe because heart rate goes up to 180+. I had a seven hour episode last summer and am still not on meds. I have diltiazem at home but have only used it twice, when I had an episode. I have episodes about once a year. I always end up in ER (and last time ICU) because diltiazem lowers my already low blood pressure so they are careful. Still not on blood thinners. The last one was my longest and they did an echocardiogram to check for clots. My monitors did not show afib over 7-30 days.
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Oh my gosh - I am relatively new to this A Fib thing, and still finding out about it. I am on my third cardiologist since October. While under the care of the first two I was admitted to hospital twice and had to go to ER in middle of night one time. This last doctor has made a difference - I am now on the correct range and dosages of medications and although I still have some issues I am a lot better. I would recommend that you seek out a new doctor, if only for a second opinion.