This last few days have been a bit busy with telephone reviews so, for those interested, here is an account of progress.
In January 2020, I had Radioactive Iodine treatment (RAI) for an overactive thyroid. Latest blood tests indicate that with the exception of TSH level, T3 and T4 levels reached normal range by May this year and have remained stable so I have been discharged but will continue to have bi-annual blood tests to monitor progress. Back in 2016, I had a Cryoablation which started OK but I needed a RF ablation in September 2018 mainly because there had been a problem treating one of my pulmonary veins. Everything was fine, but in the last six months of last year I had 7 episodes followed by another 2 up to July this year. All were quickly stopped with Flecainide as PiP. Back in December last year, my EP suggested a 3rd ablation and I was put on his list. Last May, he rang me to say all ablation were on hold due to Covid but when I mentioned the thyroid treatment, he said we needed to get that sorted before progress with an ablation. Since the thyroid levels stabilised, my heart has been more stable too so we have agreed to review in 6 months time. Whilst I am pro ablation, this to me, seems a good result. Kardia reports were invaluable so it’s wait ‘n see time.........
Hopefully your getting somewhere FJ, I didn't know until I read just how much it can affect the heart and other things . Funny as I was just speaking today about my thyroid as I get the odd flutter, and on reading symptoms seem to have commonalities which identify as thyroid issues.
Yes, the connection between the thyroid and AF is not often discussed but an overactive one can cause serious arrhythmia problems. The UK Thyroid group here on Health Unlocked are very vocal and are strongly of the view that thyroid issues generally are not understood by clinicians. I was lucky, my Endocrinologist knew his stuff but I was still very nervous about being “zapped”!
Well that may one positive from all this carry on with Covid ,in that the pause in treatments may have helped identify root cause .I hope whatever the outcome you continue to do well ,at least you know 3rd ablation was actually necessary if it is suggested
At least there is a plan although necessitating more waiting. Interesting about Flecainide. I am having a drug stress echo tomorrow to see if my arteries are ok to take Flecainide. Then will be taking it daily in preparation for my next ablation in ????
My AF started when a foolish dr got my TSH too low. I have to keep it between 2-4 if I get below 1 thats what put me in the ER with my first AF episode 11yrs ago
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cryo ablation on Tuesday
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EP review update……
Advice post ablation
