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Atrial fibrillation

Posted by Used to be carefree @usedtobecarefree, May 13, 2012

Hi Everybody,
I've just been diagnosed with A-Fib. I had my first episode of palpitations about 6 weeks ago, and my second one was about 2 weeks ago. Both of them lasted about 6 hours and just went away by themselves. I had hoped it was no big deal, but apparently it means I've got a "condition" rather than simply having had an "event" or two. Anyway, it looks like this all means that I'm going to continue having these events, I'm going to need more medications including warfarin, and eventually I'll have a stroke and die.

Is this consistent with your experiences (except for the last thing, of course)? I'm a 57-yr old male, in otherwise good health. I'm now on a low dose of a beta blocker, I've stopped all caffeine, and I've greatly reduced salt and alcohol (now at 2 beers/day). Any advice or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.

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treeman1942 | @treeman1942 | Nov 9, 2023
In reply to @bc1776 "I m confused as to why you’re on just metoprolol and I’m on Eliquis having one..." + (show)
@bc1776

I m confused as to why you’re on just metoprolol and I’m on Eliquis having one time event lasting 45 mins last year. My risk factors are I’m over 65 and a woman. No other health issues. Nothing has showed up on any of the test I had. My afib was detected by my Apple Watch. I just want to get off the blood thinner. No one will take me off the medication. I wonder why I’m not just on metoprolol and not eliquis. Does any really know.

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I just remembered I'm also on Eliquis. On this Monday morning, I'll have the Cardioversion procedure at the Grand Rapids Heart Center.

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treeman1942 | @treeman1942 | Nov 9, 2023

I'm 81, and my iWatch diagnosed my A/Fib about three months ago; both my family doctor and cardiologist missed it. I am on Eliquis, too, but about a month ago, my doctor prescribed Metoprolol 25MG daily. On 13 November, I will have the Cardioversion performed on my heart. The day after taking the Metoprolol, I noticed a surge in energy level, probably twice as much. Before that, I had extreme fatigue. The Metoprolol was a blessing; now I'll see what the cardioversion does.

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bc1776 | @bc1776 | Nov 9, 2023

My watch also diagnosed my one time afib. I have no health issue. Very healthy heart, zero calcium score. I’m a runner and cyclist. I’m 69 and a woman that’s why they said I need Eliquis. Won’t go off it on my own. But I really wonder if I should be on it. Good luck with the procedure.

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treeman1942 | @treeman1942 | Nov 10, 2023
In reply to @bc1776 "My watch also diagnosed my one time afib. I have no health issue. Very healthy heart,..." + (show)
@bc1776

My watch also diagnosed my one time afib. I have no health issue. Very healthy heart, zero calcium score. I’m a runner and cyclist. I’m 69 and a woman that’s why they said I need Eliquis. Won’t go off it on my own. But I really wonder if I should be on it. Good luck with the procedure.

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Thanks for the well wishes on my Cardioversion procedure on Monday morning. My cardiologist put me on Eliquis about two years ago because of an irregular heartbeat. She told me it was to prevent a stroke.

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goldpaw | @goldpaw | Nov 10, 2023
In reply to @treeman1942 "I'm 81, and my iWatch diagnosed my A/Fib about three months ago; both my family doctor..." + (show)
@treeman1942

I'm 81, and my iWatch diagnosed my A/Fib about three months ago; both my family doctor and cardiologist missed it. I am on Eliquis, too, but about a month ago, my doctor prescribed Metoprolol 25MG daily. On 13 November, I will have the Cardioversion performed on my heart. The day after taking the Metoprolol, I noticed a surge in energy level, probably twice as much. Before that, I had extreme fatigue. The Metoprolol was a blessing; now I'll see what the cardioversion does.

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Good that you ate having the cardio version now. The sooner the better. My doctor told me that if your heart stays in A-Fib for too long the cardio version will not be able to correct the A-Fib.
Good luck with the procedure!

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