AF episodes

[bushy2016]

Hi all, I read in lots of your posts that you have AF episodes, I have permanent AF for the past 3 months that is controlled by medication, my only symptoms are when Im out of breath, feeling faint and my pulse being erratic, is this what everyone else experiences?

[Stucoo]

Hi,

I'm similar to you in that I was diagnosed with permanent AF in May and was fairly asymptomatic apart from some palpitations and only really knew I had a problem when I tried to exercise. Also on checking my pulse it was irregular.

Needless to say I am now on a cocktail of medication and had a cardio version earlier this month to restore rhythm.

Good luck on your AF journey.

[pip_pip]

Hi. Persistent AF, like yours means you are in AF, (irregular heartbeat) all the time with whatever symptoms you feel. Everybody differs. Paroxysmal AF is episodic in nature when the AF comes and goes whenever it feels like it, and when its not there the heart does beat normally. Paroxysmal AF can, over a period of time, become persistent. Symptoms differ with people. Not everybody feels faint at times, and neither is everybodys breathing affected.

Hope this helps

Phil

[wilen in reply to pip_pip]

Hi bushy. I`m in an almost identical situation. I`ve been in permanent AF for 2 years, I`m almost symptom free, and only feel slight discomfort when walking up a hill or a long flight of steps. My 5 mg bisoprolol keeps my resting rate at 60bpm, and 2 mg of anticoagulant (acenocoumarol) provides the stroke protection.

I think the likes of you and I are among the lucky ones, as many of the posts here describe very unpleasant symptoms. I`ve also found out that being in permanent AF keeps me free of other arrhythmias, like ectopics, A. Flutter etc. My cardiologist has given my heart an otherwise clean bill of health, and from what you say, I woud think your heart`s probably in similar shape.

After only 3 months in permanent AF, you`re still a relative newbie. Keep us posted how things progress with you.

Good luck!

[bushy2016 in reply to wilen]

Hi I have an lv that is damaged and a stretched heart muscle but feel fine until i exert myself

[PeterWh in reply to pip_pip]

I am in persistent AF but I am symptomatic and it can vary quite considerably from one day to the next and on an individual day. Key symptoms are heart rate, beats, tiredness, lethargy, breathlessness, thumping.

[Hidden in reply to PeterWh]

Hi do you get headaches with it? Is your hr slow or fast please. Thanks

[David72]

Hi Bushy, I have AF diagnosed 2 years ago which led to my stroke. I too am taking Warfrin to thin my blood and prevent my blood clotting. I am currently suffering light headed ness also feeling faint, headaches and a bit hard to breathe but recently my heart has been racing fast and I feel I need to speak to my GP about this

[Suzieblue]

Just had hospital appointment with Cardiologist, who has said I am being referred to Broadgreen Hospital Liverpool for an ablation of Pulmonary arteries. HELP !! I have AF and had an episode a year ago and in May this year. Have been on beta blockers , lostran hydrochloride for over 10 years and dabigatrin since first episode of AF.I am frightened about complications of operation and need to know whether I am ok to go to work or do I wait for operation. Have been off since 23rd May ?

[icklebud99]

I experience extreme fatigue where I cannot take even a few steps, the oxygen is not being carried properly in the blood around my body. Its horrible.