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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jan 28 12:20pm | Replies (308)
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Hello all, I’m wondering how folks like me, that have developed new or worsening a-fib as a result of the COVID-19 vaccines are doing? I am still having random a-fib events. But much more under control with flecainide and metoprolol routine. EP says there definitely seems to be a connection to vaccine for me that may wear off. Anyone with a vaccine connection able to get back to normal and eliminate the a-fib episodes?
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I had my first two Moderna shots in early 2021. Went into Afib 3 weeks after first shot. Then again in Jan 2022. Cardiovert both times. Don't plan on any more Covid shots and have been Afib free since Jan. Hoping things have settled down..
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I had a period of frequent a-fib events for a couple of months after my 1st Covid (Moderna) booster (3rd vaccine). Finally, after a 7-hour event of heart rate at 185 I ended up in ER and received a full cardiac workup. Went on Metoprolol which helped. 7 months out, and after having even another booster (Cardiologist recommended) I am not having any more bouts that I have detected and have been off the Metoprolol for a few weeks now. I keep it handy as a rescue pill if need be. Still on Eliquis. Note that I probably had a couple of a-fib events prior to the Covid vaccine incident, but not that were diagnosed at the time and only in retrospect do I think that was the case.