AF in DC

[pattiannj]

Visiting our daughter in D.C. & guess what AF rears it’s ugly head & continues overnight. Now am in regular rhythm but tachycardia 120 - this has never happened to me before as always reverted to sinus 60.

Anyone any experience or advise please ?

[BobD Volunteer]

Could have dropped into Atrial Tachycardia? If you have tried the usual Valsalva trick then maybe best to get an ECG (EKG to you ) done to see what is happening.

[pattiannj in reply to BobD]

I live in UK & in DC for Christmas. Am fairly well controlled on Flecainide 200 mgs bd & Bisoprolol 2,5 am & 5 pm plus Rivaoxyban 20. I have a kardia which is now showing AF again as last night - tachycardia was around lunchtime here for several hours. I’m not distressed just relaxing & hoping for sinus to kick back in - had never seen tachy on my kindle before

Thanks

[Salvatore68]

also have PAF with no symptoms. What did dr recommend? Ablation? Watchman

[pattiannj in reply to Salvatore68]

I have symptoms but had never experienced tachycardia in between AF & wondered if anyone else had & could give me advice or experience

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One time I had 12 hours of hard a fib then my heart rate went regular but fast(120) fir an hour or two then slowed down to my regular rate of 60. My EP said I probably went in to atrial flutter . I didnt have an ekg as it didnt last long.

[rosyG]

Make sure you drink enough on the flight back. I’ve had some tachy which then went into AF. Think they must be linked

[CDreamer]

I used to drop into Tachycardia quite often prior to AF and have it after for up to 3 days. With a HR of up to about 130/min I could function reasonably well but if exceeded that I had to rest. Drink plenty of water, rest and relax as much as possible and if you can, do some relaxation and breathing exercises. Do you take a heart rate drug?

[pattiannj]

I take anticoagulant Flecainide & Bisoprolol so hope I revert soon -difficult when not at home and in a different country

[pattiannj]

Have reverted to sinus so hopefully I will be ok for rest of stay

[Hidden in reply to pattiannj]

Glad to hear that. Have a great rest of your visit.