AF and Mitral regurgitation

[Robert677]

I am a 70 year old male and have permanent AF and mild back flow in my heart on 2.5 bisoprol.I have an appointment in a month with a cardio doctors at the hospital.I have low energy and get breathless on exercise I am new here anybody else with same experience and outcome please

[Wightbaby]

Yes me! Female and a bit younger than you though 63). Diagnosed in 2012 and in PAF since May 2013. Same symptoms.

Be interested to know if you are offered ablation or cardioversion........I was told at QAH Portsmouth, that ablation only had 50% chance of working............and unless i was 37 years old and wanted to run marathons, then I was better off staying as I was....do contact me if you want to know more...and please give us all an update!! Good luck!

[Robert677 in reply to Wightbaby]

Thank you,will do after seeing Dr next month

[Emsysy]

Hi Robert

I am identical to you but a year older. On 1.25 Bisoprolol.I was diagnosed with AF 11 years ago and this has become permanent for the last 3 years or so despite 2 ablations and one cardio version.

3 years ago I was also identified as having mitral regurgitation. However this was regarded as not being sufficiently bad to warrant a procedure. I am under review but overdue an examination by 6 months.

My dilemma ?

Do I push for an op now to repair or replace when I feel pretty fine most of the time; or do I delay until absolutely necessary. The latter option means my chances of good recovery become less as I age.

I like to think I am fit, playing badminton, walking, cycling and gardening. Like you I do get breathless but usually only when playing badminton or navigating hills by foot or pedal power. Some days, pretty rare, I get breathless hardly doing anything. My other annoying problem is perspiration. Understandable when exercising but a real inconvenience when sitting in a crowded room. Possibly due to lack of oxygen.

I hope all works out well for you.

[Robert677 in reply to Emsysy]

Thank you,I was wondering what my options are likely to be,sounds familiar,I do get hot these days in crowds and at night sometimes

[Robert677]

I went to cardio doctor last week,and have now been told mitral regurgitation is minimal am now on 5 mg bisoprol,taken off blood pressure tablets,and on the list for cardioversion.I feel much better,but have an itchy rash on my stomach.Does anybody know if this goes away eventually please