All clear now - finally!

[Bmwpaul1971]

Well after having an inconclusive echo saying I could have left ventricle failure to an MRI saying no actually it's all good then to a nuclear profusion scan indicating possible coronary disease to an angiogram saying my arteries are good and clear. It's been a rough 6 months so finally I now know all is good. I still get racing heart occasionally and heart sometimes over fast ( in my opinion anyway) at least I know nothing major. And relax........

[BobD Volunteer]

As I think most of us know,. Atrial Fibrillation does not need a diseased heart to occur. In fact most of us will have perfecetly healthy hearts mechanically as only the electrics are the parts that are out of kilter. Sadly this is often more problematic to sort out than the plumbing where a simple stent procedure would often solve the problem in no time.

Glad you are happy about the mechanics and good luck with the rest of your arrhythmia journey. We are here when you need us.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to BobD]

Not going anywhere lol. I still read stuff daily and offer advice on ectopics etc. Which I have a long history with. Nice to give back after some lovely support on here

[CDreamer]

I’m sure that is a relief for you but also indicates the imprecise nature of many of these very expensive tests.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to CDreamer]

My thoughts exactly! Not just that but the worry the imprecision can cause

[meadfoot]

That's good to hear sorry it's taken so many tests tovgetvtherecthojgh. At least you know you have a sound heart.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to meadfoot]

Yes, especially when I spent months thinking I had not! Thanks

[djbgatekeeper]

Nice one, keep well fella 👌

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to djbgatekeeper]

Cheers matey. Hope you are well

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Bmwpaul1971]

Yes Thanks mate doing well so far after ablation last September, still get a few lumps and bumps some days but nothing like pre ablation standards thank the good Lord! Take care mate.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to djbgatekeeper]

Brilliant mister. Hope it keeps that way 👌

[irene75359]

Must be a huge relief - pleased to hear all is clear.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to irene75359]

Thanks. Definately a relief 👍

[Hidden]

Good news all the best to you !

Andy

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Andy

[Bmwpaul1971]

Cheers. Thanks

[doodle68]

Hi Bmwpau it's good to hear you are now in a relaxed state and well .

Keep it up..!

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to doodle68]

Hi. Thanks. Yes much better 👍

[cali111]

I am glad to hear that. I spent last year with lots of tests and it was concluded that while my heart is structurally sound the electrics were not. After a pace & ablate I am still not fully functional ie still very breathless on exertion. Waiting now for an RF ablation as my EP thinks that it is all to do with the chaos of my irregular heartbeat albeit in the back ground. I hope that they are able to give you a firm diagnosis which helps you go forward rather than worry, like me. I live isolated on my own and am deaf so it is difficult not to worry. Maybe you have additional problems that don`t help.

Good luck and please post again. The more you post the better feedback you get.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to cali111]

Hi. Yes J still have electrical problems. SVT and ectopics but they are now suppressed for the most part. But at least it us structurally and functional normal. My wiring is not normal, I know that, but while its controlled with tablets not much more I can do. I have had holter monitors and loads of ecg's and all that's come back from that is ectopics.

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to Bmwpaul1971]

I have been offered an ablation for my SVT but while it is suppressed by tablets I will leave it.

[Gwersey]

So pleased for you. Stay well. 🙏

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to Gwersey]

Hey thanks. I still feel tired and funny lots of times and I can tell my heart is not impressed. I just have to take it easy on those days. It is depressing at times. So no verdict on me, just ruled major things out which is a massive relief in itself. I am now discharged but at least ectopics under control. But no improvement on heart rate when exerting myself. But hay ho..... just have to accept that.

[Gwersey in reply to Bmwpaul1971]

Can I just ask what meds you take for ectopics? Or is it the same pill for svt and ectopics?

[Bmwpaul1971 in reply to Gwersey]

Hi. I used to take proprananol then bisoprolol for SVT. Bisoprolol made my ectopics worse so cardiologist switched me to Verapamil a calcium channel blocker. Brilliant for ectopics on me and controls SVT too. The only thing I noticed is it doesnt control the heart rate on exertion as well as the beta blockers did. It can pound at times. Saying that, there is no way would I go swop back to having ectopics. They effect life in such a horrible way.