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Afib leads to heart failure

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 15, 2023 | Replies (26)

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@treeman1942

I was diagnosed with A/Fib by my Apple Watch, and both my cardiologist and family doctor missed it. You're right; doctors seem not to take A/Fib seriously. On 13 November, I had cardioversion, which succeeded in zapping my heart back in sync for four days, then back into A/Fib. I'm now considering the abrasion procedure. My Ph.D. nurse practitioner daughter-in-law says A/Fib is common, not to worry about it, throw the watch away, etc. My main issue was extreme fatigue, which is common with A/Fib. My VA doctor prescribed Metoprolol, 25MG daily, eliminating the fatigue almost immediately; plus, my watch now gives off the A/Fib alert about once or twice daily, rather than eight or nine times as before. I am age 81 and a male. My NP daughter-in-law was puzzled that I wasn't put on Metoprolol immediately after the A/Fib diagnosis. I wish you the best!

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I just read your comment about your A/FIB. I have had this for several years and the doctor said not to warry it is minor. I have since changed providers and after several test my new provided just yesterday put me on Metoprolol and aftwer reading you were perscribed 25MG and my perscription is for 100MG 2 times a day. This being a weekend and their office is closed I am holding off until I can confirm this. I thank you for your imput.

Which watch do you use that gives you alerts. My apple 8 doesn’t seem to.