Advice on what to ask.

[Jason1971]

Hi All,

I'm due to see a Cardiologist in a couple of weeks to discuss my AF. I first noticed I had AF NOV 2012 and the cardiologist I was seeing at the time placed me on Warfarin and Amiodarone. I have been fine since and remain very active, however the Amiodarone is causing me concerns. The first cardio I saw didn't see an issue with me taking the drug. I take 1 x 100MG every other day which keeps me in NSR. I have slipped out of NSR several times over the past 14 months, but upping the dosage for a couple of days brings me back in. I would be more than happy to do this for the rest of my life, but as documented on this forum Amiodarone is not without its risks. I decided to change cardiologists (I was under a private hospital, now going to NHS) as I felt he felt as long as I was in NSR and the stroke risk being managed we would address further complications when they arose. I wasn't and to the best of my knowledge aren't seeing an EP, but I feel other medication / treatments could be attempted rather than Amiodarone. Do the more experienced AF sufferers have any words of wisdom? Things I should ask, insist on maybe.

Thanks,

Jason

[BobD Volunteer]

SEE an EP!!!!!!!!!! Plumbers are not electricians so would you ask one to re-wire your house? There is a list of EPs by area on the main website so look for one and ask to be referred. There are plenty of possible treatments and nobody should be locked into the middle ages of cardiac care as you appear to have been.

Bob