Ransom missed heart beat

[Golfer60UK]

After 15 weeks post ablation all was going well until I noticed a random missed heart beat. My BP readings show normal readings most of the time with an occasional AF showing.

Does anyone have a similar situation?

Thanks

Dave J

[Ianp66]

I had mine around April 2019 Dave, its completely normal during healing process to get the odd anomily like this , I had a few moments, runs, during my recovery, in reality it's a long slow process and while the hearts healing and scar tissue is forming etc, then it's all part of the normal healing process. I still felt even 12 months later it became a lot more settled and then didn't get any more after that. Important thing is no matter how good your feeling, don't push too hard, I did and ended up in flutter July that year, which can occur after ablation but is typically easy fixed. Gentle walks and rest is byword for first months at least.

Ian.

[Golfer60UK in reply to Ianp66]

Many thanks Ian

[Ianp66 in reply to Golfer60UK]

Hope you feeling better soon, weather improves itl be a bit easier as well, and as others have said, I still get the odd ectopic now, and been told it's normal, we all get them I just think we are more attuned to our heart and register any slight irregularity as something more sinister, if it wasn't for our minds the heart would probably work a lot smoother.

Keep us updated, hopefully itl settle Dave and you stop noticing so much like I have over past two years since the op , still always on your mind when you get the odd missed beat etc, just fades into background as you go.

[Golfer60UK in reply to Ianp66]

Thanks Ian, I normally play golf 3 times per week and I must admit there were times when i did struggle to make it all the way round. Post ablation did vastly improve my general ability, so will be glad when we are through these testing times.Many thanks for your replies always good to hear

Dave J

[Ianp66 in reply to Golfer60UK]

I know what you mean Dave, it did slow me down quite a bit. Hopefully itl keep improving for you and your good for a nice nice summer with a few decent rounds when the weather's better.

Ian.

[Jmc43 in reply to Ianp66]

Loved this description...”if it wasn't for our minds the heart would probably work a lot smoother.” It captures in a few words how what I know to be true for me. The more I think about it, the worse it can be. (Also applies to my golf game...🤣).

[Golfer60UK in reply to Jmc43]

Thanks for your reply Jmc, Over the years, I am almost 76, my golf game has deteriorated from a handicap of 11 now 20 under the new system. I did find my general health levels were certainly affected, now after 2 ablations and back in normal sinus node my levels have not returned to there formal level. maybe age has a part to play too.Dave J

[Jmc43 in reply to Golfer60UK]

I am 77, and my hdcp has gone down a bit over the past 10 years or so, now a 14. But partly that comes from focusing more on my short game which makes up for getting less distance. I did go to a short game school, and reallocated how I spend practice time. I think the mental challenge around golf is to limit or block out too many swing thoughts, which I think applies also to thinking too much about odd missed beats and then over monitoring. Just a thought...

[Golfer60UK in reply to Jmc43]

Hi Jmc, I must say you are spot on, golf and missed beats.I don't normally get flustered but missed beats did worry me for a short time.

Must admit I am getting a little fed up hitting practise balls to a target on my garage door off an old door mat. 😃😃😃

[Hidden]

Random missed beats (ectopics) are very common and usually not a problem other than knowing it happens. Almost everybody with or without AF has them but because we are more sensitive to changes, we tend to notice them more.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Hidden]

Agree with FJ even people with normal hearts miss random beats. Think Dr Sanjay Gupta of York Cardiology talks about it on one of his YouTube presentations.

Will have a look later and see if I can find it for you.

Jean

[Hidden in reply to jeanjeannie50]

youtu.be/me_CeaAiKgc(Not working as expected?)

How’s that for service! 😂

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Hidden]

There's one talk he gives where he actually says that people with normal hearts get odd beats too, but unlike us they take no notice. I've been looking for that, but have had enough listening for now. Does he say that in the one that you've posted?

[Hidden in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Not sure Jean, being a bit of a smart a**e I’ve produced a quick reference of links to all sorts of useful information but I’m not sure if this is the one you mean. If not, Golfer60UK just needs to search YouTube Dr Sanjay Gupta York ectopics and any others will pop up. I’ve just looked and there are 13 of his videos on ectopics and palpitations......could be more interesting than watching Strictly!! 👍

[Golfer60UK in reply to Hidden]

Thank goodness I don't watch StrictlyDave J

[Golfer60UK in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean much appreciated

[Golfer60UK in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks FlapJack nice to be reassured

[Golfer60UK in reply to Hidden]

Thank you FJ always good to hear other people's experienceDave J

[Jajarunner]

I'm eight months post ablation and was getting runs of fast heart rate though magnesium seems to have helped that. When I get too fatigued (I train most days) my heart does a sort of skipped beat as if it would stall. Papworth arrythmia nurses told me to ignore it and it goes when I rest and feel less fatigued.

[Golfer60UK in reply to Jajarunner]

Thanks J

[Morzine]

Hi, I tell the cardio about my missed beats and he doesn’t seem to be bothered .

I was concerned when they first happened but now I accept them. I seem to have a little bout then it stops.

Actually you are early days still with ablation. I had I reckon up to a year having the odd weird events....I’m so tuned into my heart since all this kicked off though so I notice everything....it’s funny isn’t it befire this kicked off I never gave my heart a second thought!

Sue

[Golfer60UK in reply to Morzine]

I know exactly what you mean Sue, these days I am a regular user of my BP machine which also records HR and AF. It also indicates a missed beat. Many thanks

Dave J

[Morzine in reply to Golfer60UK]

Ha yes the gadgets! ,!!! I bought a Kardia but I’ve given up in that as it was saying possible AFIB, when I got these missed beats and then that make me panic.....

[KMRobbo]

I am 3 years post ablation and I still get ectopics but no AFIB. By the time of my ablation i could hear my HR, ESPECIALLY when lying in bed trying to go to sleep! Any missed beats were an "OH NO AFIB ! "moment which jerked me back into fully awake mode. A few months after ablation I continued to notice ectopics and they seemed to get get worse with longer runs, but they came and went. I discussed this with My EP at my 12 month follow up and he was unconcerned. TBH I was also not that bothered either as I had had them for months, they came and went and i was running 4 or 6 miles twice a week with no issues. So since that time I have concentrated on IGNORING the ectopics .I no longer hear my HR, I appear to have less ectopic attacks but this may not be true, maybe I just don't notice them . I think I only now notice when the missing beats are quite high, like more frequently than 1 in 15 or so, at which point i notice the fluttery feeling on my neck/ upper chest. But they don't stop me doing anything and don't cause me any distress. My theory is that concentrating and stressing on them makes them worse ( not medically trained).

Sonething I have also read more recently is that flecainide can make this ability (curse?) to hear your heart beat more acute, so anyone taking this be aware it just may be that rather than your heart getting more irregular.

[Golfer60UK in reply to KMRobbo]

I suppose I am aware of my BP after stopping Bisoprolol after advice from my Cardiologist. I do take a very small amount of Ramipril for high BP. I will discuss with my GP if I can ever get to speak to one.Many thanks for your experience

Dave J

[Madscientist16]

Still get missed/extra beats (ectopics) every day, several times a day and I am 15 months post-ablation. EP says it is perfectly normal.