I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/discomfort following exertion.

[bc109]

I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/discomfort following exertion. Is it possible to determine whether this is due to the AF, or could it possibly be angina ?

Mike.

[rosyG]

I think it is best to get it checked out If your GP will arrange tests that's fine- if not, when you have AF go to a and e and tell them you have chest pain so they can see what is happeneing

[bc109 in reply to rosyG]

Thanks for that RosyG, I'll get it checked out.

[BobD Volunteer]

You need to see your doctors and discuss. Some people do get a little pain with AF but better to check. This is not the place to ask something as serious as that.

Bob

[bc109 in reply to BobD]

Thanks for that BobD, I'll get it checked out.

[MarkS]

This could well be due to angina. You must get it checked out and not be fobbed off. Angina can be diagnosed by spraying some nitro glycerine under your tongue and seeing if the symptoms stop immediately. An ECG is not a lot of use - it does not show angina in half of cases.

[christians2]

My Doc always asks me if I have chest pain when I am in AF so best get it checked out

[bc109 in reply to christians2]

Thanks for that christians2. I've always had this discomfort since being diagnosed with AF, but now its interfering with my Karate training.

[7940]

I had AF. You need to have an angiogram to see if there are blockages.

[bc109 in reply to 7940]

I've had an EKG, and the operator said that my arteries were less than 20% blocked.