I am so happy that I got a second opinion from a well known EP doctor. I have been on Diltiazem for 1 year with few Afib episodes, I have no other medical problems other than Afib. This new EP told me to stop taking Diltiazem, continue a healthy life style and see him in 1 year. He also told me I should start taking an anticoagulant when I turn 75 years old. I feel so much better being off medication!
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BobDVolunteer
Good luck. Glad you are happy.
That is good news 😁
I’ve been off drugs Completely for six months in the past and felt the best I ever have but when I went for an echo around 6 months my heart was running a tad quick
So I went back on them
I sometimes think drugs don’t help for everyone
Diltiazem is terrible for my lower limbs and water retention / edema
But you have to go with the experts I suppose not everyone is the same I suspect
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