Dr Sanjay Gupta on Lone Atrial Fibrillation and common triggers

[Steve112]

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[pottypete1]

My PAF was diagnosed when I was 44 I am now 69.

I have recorded my AF episodes for about 3 years I think it is now.

About 18 months ago I presented my GP with a graph created from my spreadsheet as at that time I remember my records showed that 56% of my AF episodes started as I woke up.

He said he would ask the Cardiologists for a view as on my own observations I felt that I did also have symptoms of sleep apnea.

Despite promting him I never had a response.

I took it upon myself to take much more time getting out of bed, firstly not sitting up and then when I did, sitting on the side of the bed for a minute or two until I felt that my heart was settled before standing up.

This action has reduced the AF on waking but sadly on average I still have as many episodes at other times of the day.

Thank you for taking the trouble to provide your videos they are very interesting.

Pete

[rosyG]

great video- very helpful!!