AFib questions

Colleen,as long as suture doesn't come through skin, OK. Might get a 2nd opinion.

I had an ablation 3 years ago and no a-fib for 6 mos then a-fib reoccurred and a second "clean-up" was preformed and again no a-fib for 2 & 1/2 yrs then a-fib showed up but it was for only three hours each time for two sessions and i went back into rythm and have remained so for the last three months<br />
I was on blood thinner for the first ablation and only on aspirin(81mg) for the last 2&1/2 years until the two three hour episodes I am 74 and to play it safe I'm back on the blood thinner for stroke safety<br />
I hope to go back to aspirin soon !!??<br />
as you know a-fib is for life and with control a normal life is what can be expected<br />
I work out on a eliptical machine 10min upon arising then do weights at 3pm and walk 30min after dinner <br />
I eat heart healthy<br />
hope this helps<br />
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ron <br />

I don't know about the ref to sutures ??
thanx
ron

Hi
I'm 74
I had nose bleeds until my thinners had time to adjust in my system and vice/versa
I was on effient then was on both effient and pradaxa together
I am now on only the pradaxa
The only side effects I seem to have now is a down sensation about 45min from dose time then I'm aokay
I also do my med with food and do better

Hope this helps
Ron

@dannydamon I could't figure out how to reply to you on the Mayo Clinic Discussion. I would have a discussion with the cardiologist who has been following you since you left the hospital and ask him if you still have Afib. The can do a holter monitor test where they monitor you for 24 hours or even a week to see if you still have Afib. If you don't have it then you can see if there is any reason why you need to stay on Warfarin. I was put on xarelto instead of warfarin because I couldn't manage taking it 4 times a day. Good luck. If you do have Afib, there are a couple of procedures they can do to reverse it. Most people don't have symptoms so you might still have it.

Thanks for your message @irishblueileen. I moved your message to the discussion thread where @dannydamon asked his questions. Here is the direct link to this discussion thread https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/good-morning-im-almost-66-years-old-with-infrequent-afib-and-on/

Welcome to Connect.

Hello, new to group. I am 80. Four years ago had afib to point that I need catheter ablation. OK for two years, another ablation procedure. No current afib. However I have been diagnosed with enlarged heart. I have been active all my life. High school and college sports, infantry officer for seven years and marathon runner. My problem now is fluid developing in my one leg and ankle. I have water pills which my cardiologist told me to take only as needed. My latest LVEF is 50%. I am concerned about this fluid issue. Comments please. PS I guess I have CHF, which is hard for me to realize.

Forgot to mention I did have defib device implanted about two years ago.

Welcome @jhoffmanj.
I moved your message to this discussion thread so you can meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'm sure they'll join me in welcoming you and hopefully have some thoughts about the fluid buildup and accepting CHF.

I have had afib for little over a year now on medication doesn't seem to help much not sure about ablation surgery.It brothers me so much I cant sleep sometimes I am scare to go to sleep some days I have skip beats all day long I quit working I just cant seem to deal with it.