Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
Great, true afib story.
I was diagnosed with Afib in February. Found a blockage in an artery, had stent placed in LAD and then two cardioversion that both failed on the 18th day (1st one had no medication second one used Multaq). My Cardiologist and EP said you have a very stubborn persistent type of afib.
So, after feeling abit confused about treatment options I schedule an appointment in Cleveland and my wife and I make the trip this morning from Pittsburgh. POW.....EKG says I am in NSR. Crazy stuff. I don't know why but I felt relief in the fact I converted on my own.
I am planning an ablation in September. The EP was most impressive and I am feeling on top of the world.
I hope you all are feeling as fortunate as I am. There is always hope....never surrender.
Paul
I was diagnosed with Afib in February. Found a blockage in an artery, had stent placed in LAD and then two cardioversion that both failed on the 18th day (1st one had no medication second one used Multaq). My Cardiologist and EP said you have a very stubborn persistent type of afib.
So, after feeling abit confused about treatment options I schedule an appointment in Cleveland and my wife and I make the trip this morning from Pittsburgh. POW.....EKG says I am in NSR. Crazy stuff. I don't know why but I felt relief in the fact I converted on my own.
I am planning an ablation in September. The EP was most impressive and I am feeling on top of the world.
I hope you all are feeling as fortunate as I am. There is always hope....never surrender.
Paul
Take care,
atp
Self converting makes you feel a level of control. Do you think your anxiety level went down while you were at the Cleveland Clinic? Like maybe you felt safe? That's where Robin Williams had his heart surgery (valve problem and an arrhythmia-probably afib). Or maybe not having to drive over those high bridges in Pittsburgh has a calming effect...
petey
Funny you ask about relaxing. I just returned from a family trip to the Smokey mountains and did have an awesome relaxing time. I was a little nervous about Cleveland but amazed once I got there. Btw, we have so many bridges here in "The Burgh" I never think twice about them. However, after thinking more than twice I am seriously considering the ablation in Cleveland.
Paul
Just do NOT let the EP in Cleveland know if you are a Steelers fan! The season starts in September, so you don 't want to make the man with the catheter angry!
Ravens fan Bill
Good advice since the Browns have been floundering for decades. Maybe Johnny Football will save the day. By the way, the Stillers open up with Cleveland. Would definitely be ugly if he is a diehard fan? I can hear him saying "Burn baby burn" or "how do you like me now" with that hot catheter contact. Lol.....seriously, Cleveland Clinic was more than impressive.
Have a nice day.
Paul
Paul