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.
Hello fellow afibbers. This is what has happened in the last two weeks.
Unfortunately my afib episodes have become more frequent. I was in the er this past Sunday, and converted in a few hours thankfully. My cardiologist increased my metoprolol from 100 mg. daily to 150, suggested I get an ablation, and has referred me to an EP. I have never seen an EP before. What should I expect? I see him in July. I am getting an echo and stress test within the next week. This scares me so much. I'm actually scared of the stress test too because I don't know what to expect. I don't want anything else popping up.
Last night I went into afib around 11:30 pm. Had it all night and this morning. I asked my hubby to take me to a local park, and I walked about a half mile briskly. Guess what....I converted to a NSR. I couldn't believe it. It is now 4:00 and I'm still good. Have you ever heard of this.
One of my questions is this. If I continue to walk will it bring on afib, or is the walking good to fend off more episodes?
All of this is causing me so much anxiety. I try to relax, but it occupies every minute of my thoughts. I'm scared of the stress test, I'm scared of the ablation, I'm just plain scared.
Thanks for any help any of you can give me.
Mary Ann
Unfortunately my afib episodes have become more frequent. I was in the er this past Sunday, and converted in a few hours thankfully. My cardiologist increased my metoprolol from 100 mg. daily to 150, suggested I get an ablation, and has referred me to an EP. I have never seen an EP before. What should I expect? I see him in July. I am getting an echo and stress test within the next week. This scares me so much. I'm actually scared of the stress test too because I don't know what to expect. I don't want anything else popping up.
Last night I went into afib around 11:30 pm. Had it all night and this morning. I asked my hubby to take me to a local park, and I walked about a half mile briskly. Guess what....I converted to a NSR. I couldn't believe it. It is now 4:00 and I'm still good. Have you ever heard of this.
One of my questions is this. If I continue to walk will it bring on afib, or is the walking good to fend off more episodes?
All of this is causing me so much anxiety. I try to relax, but it occupies every minute of my thoughts. I'm scared of the stress test, I'm scared of the ablation, I'm just plain scared.
Thanks for any help any of you can give me.
Mary Ann
Trent
The EP I will be seeing is Ivan T Cakulev. He practices out of University Hospital in Cleveland. I live in a rural County outside of Cleveland. I did some research and read patient reviews on him in google, and I liked what I read. Just waiting to get stress test and echo next week.
Oh great, heart is starting to flip around as I write this. That just goes to show you how nervous I get. lol
Will keep yas posted. Thanks again to all.
Mary Ann
If you didn't know, he is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society:
Ivan Cakulev, MD, FHRS
University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Div of Medicine, Cardiology
11100 Euclid Ave LKSD 3113B
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone:(216) 844-7948 Certifications:Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine
Medical School:University of Cyril and Methodius, School of MedicinePractice Information:AF Ablation
SVT Ablation
VT Ablation
CRT Devices
ICD Devices
Pacemaker Devices
Device Interrogation
Lead Extractions
Specialties:Basic Research Science
Clinical Research Science
Clinical Electrophysiology
Read more: http://www.hrsonline.org/Find-a-Specialist/Specialist-Profile/(isSpecialistSearch)/true/(memberid)/5140#ixzz34U8HyaK1
petey
I was diagnosed in Feb 2014 at a routine physical. I had just done a spin workout and had no idea I was in AFIB. Went through a bunch of tests before cardioversion and it led to a 90% blocked LAD. I had a stent put in and believe it or not, feel like it was a blessing as the alternative could have been much worse. They tried cardioversion without medicine and I felt good for two weeks. They are going to try again and put me on Multaq. An ablation maybe on the horizon?? I am 49, exercise at least 6 days a week, 5-11 in height and I weigh 185lbs. Hang in there cause you are not alone! This is my very first post!
I was in afib all night, went out this morning and cut the grass.....Poof, gone. We're going to have the best lawn in the neighborhood. :)
Mary Ann