Afib and fainting
For the first time in 6 years of Afib, I fainted during an episode. Symptoms were atypical for me--feeling hot and sweaty, lightheaded, and then passing out for 30 seconds. No sense of palpitations and an EKG on my Apple Watch showed sinus rhythm. However, a nurse felt my pulse and determined Afib. Usually I feel palpitations, the Afib episode lasts from 2--16 hours with few if any other symptoms, and my watch shows Afib. Because I was at a public gathering, they called an EMT squad. I was back into sinus rhythm with normal vital signs within 40 minutes of fainting. I have a call in to the EP asking if I should be seen prior to my scheduled January appointment. Any other recommendations? I already know not to drive during an Afib episode and will now watch for atypical symptoms.
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Wow! The average person does, and even a tiny bit sets me off.