I have asymptomatic, paroxysmal AFib, PACS (6%), PVCS (3%), occasional bradycardia and tachycardia, HfPEF, pulmonary hypertension, and an ascending aortic aneurysm. All my heart issues are stable. My average blood pressure is 106/66, and resting heart rate is 57.

I take 100 mg of Flecainide for an AFib episode and I can go up to 300 mg in 24 hours, plus Eliquis 5 mg twice a day for a month after an AFib episode. I rarely have an episode, but when I do, the 75-100 mg of Flecainide puts my heart back in sinus rhythm in about 2 hours.

I have learned to manage my arrhythmias with guidance from my EP and the AFib Cure book.

I have an Apple Watch, Lookee Tech ECG and Oximeter, and Omron Connect Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (this device also flags arrhythmias). I keep an eye on my devices each day to keep my numbers in a healthy range. I send my ECGs to my EP's office with questions.

I eat well, keep my weight down, strength train with light weights, balance training, and jog indoors in my home 4-6 miles 3 days a week (I keep my heart rate under 120 or I start seeing arrhythmias on my ECG).

I don't feel the need to be on Eliquis and Flecainide daily, but I do eat 1/2 tsp of black cumin seeds and I am starting to eat a small portion of Natto everyday when not on Eliquis. . My EP is ok with this plan.

My mother had SVT starting in her 30's and passed away at 91 with a pacemaker. She followed a healthy lifestyle and enjoyed her life. I will be 70 soon and I try to also enjoy the beauty of each day, stay positive, find new hobbies, modify my activities and wear oxygen when I need to, and focus living the best life I can each day.