A-fib, but only in the head

[Jonathan_C]

A bit of context: I have had 7 cardioversions and 2 ablations, the most recent ablation was in October 2019. So I have been in and out of afib a few times and my experience of afib after my first ablation was very different to before.

So recently I felt a-fib like symptoms when I was exercising - this happened every time I exercised for about 2 weeks. My heart rate monitor suggested I wasn't in NSR, but not completely convincingly. I got a nurse to check my pulse at the local pharmacy and she thought she could feel something.

So I went for a check-up and according to the ECG, I am in NSR!

My EP starting going through all the possible causes of the symptoms.

This morning I did some exercise at home and now knowing I am in rhythm I was totally fine! I blame all this on lockdown.

[Paulbounce]

Yep - I fully understand were you are coming from.

"This morning I did some exercise at home and now knowing I am in rhythm I was totally fine"

Afib = panic = anxiety = afib = panic = anxiety = afib.

Rinse and repeat.

Do your exercise in moderation is the only advice I'll give

Good luck and pleased to hear you are back in NSR. Sometimes ectopic's can show up on a home montor as afib (check me out !).

Keep your eye on things but I'm sure you'll be fine. If you have any other worries or problems contact your EP again.

Paul