BobDVolunteer

I haven't had AF for ten years now since my last ablation but always admit that I do get other arrhythmias and this is one such. That and ectopics. The tachycardia sometimes starts when I wake up, roll onto my back and stretch. I often have to use the Valsalva manoeuvre to stop it but sometimes stops on its own. I can go weeks without it or occasionally have it two or three times a week. I suspect it is atrial tachycardia as on two occasions in the last ten years I have had DCCVs to stop such an arrhythmia. Yes it can be alarming but important not to become focussed or obsessed which only serves to promote worry . As one leading doctor once told me" if it doesn't last more than 30 seconds it doesn't need a name."

jeanjeannie50 in reply to BobD

It's good to hear that leading doctor's quote Bob, thank you for sharing. Knowing that will bring a sigh of relief to lots of people here.

Jean

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Nanabrodie in reply to BobD

Thank you Bob that’s very reassuring.

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Yes I get this quite a bit and quite out of the blue . Mine normally last longer though.....30 mins to 4/5 hours . Rate is usually up to 130 ish. If it's alot higher I often slip into AF. This is the only time I bring my Kardia app into play...i like to keep a record and see if I can find a common denominator involved. I can go weeks without any and must admit that there is sometimes a bit of stress in the equation. Like yourself it often happens when sitting quietly minding my own business !

Sandra

Nanabrodie in reply to Hidden

I too have a Kardia, if it was to last longer I would definitely take a reading. Thank you for your reply.

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