Gastroscopy

[Caradomben]

Hi I’m scheduled to go for a gastroscopy next week and worried that I may go into AF as my attacks are usually vagal induced . Does anyone

Have any experience of gastroscopy with AF

[Jalia]

I've had several gastroscopies. My AF is thought to be vagally mediated as well but I have never had an episode during the procedure. Don't worry about it. It's only a short procedure. I got quite tachycardic before my last one, more nerves than anything else, but it all went off smoothly.

[BobD Volunteer]

Not the most pleasant of experiences but no problem with AF.

[Nerja2012]

Just had one a couple of weeks ago. I was really worried as well, having AF and also being Asthmatic I was frightened of not being able to breath so they gave me sedation. Didnt remember a thing so dont worry . I mentioned my AF and they smiled and said its nothing we carnt take care of and all was well.

[pottypete1]

I had no issues and have a Hiatus Hernia.

Pete

[Desanthony]

Didn’t have a problem with mine.

Hope all goes well for you.

[mrgwair567]

Hi Caradomben Had one 3 weeks ago, no problems and I have a Hiatus HerniaIt’s over in minutes , you’ll be fine. Try not too worry!

Also they give you sedation if you need it

Best of luck !

[Hidden]

I have an angiogram impending and am worried about the same thing. I don't know how likely it is these procedures would trigger AF. I suppose anxiety before, during and after such procedures would make it it more likely. It would also depend on the skill of the operator I imagine.

[Chilbolton in reply to Hidden]

I had an angiogram 4 weeks ago, whilst hospital stay. I’d had a Cardioversion a few day before that. I was very nervous, but don’t be, it went all okay and the team are very caring. All over in 30 minutes, my AF was fine no triggers

[Hidden in reply to Chilbolton]

Sounds encouraging! Thanks for replying.

[Caradomben in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. I had an angiogram last year and had no problems . Never had any issues during the procedure although I was sedated . Hope all goes well for you too

[Bagrat]

I've had a gastroscopy and think it's unlikely to induce AF as passing the tube can cause a bit of retching which increases vagal tone. The doc apologised and afterwards I explained this and she said " you learn something new every day". For me it was preferable to a dentist treatment visit!!

[Elfiejean]

I had a gastroscopy. I was medicated and don't remember a thing. They told me I had no heart problems during the procedure. It didn't take long as I had no bleeders detected. I too was so nervous before. It's hard to tell someone else not to be apprehensive. Good luck to you.

[Caradomben in reply to Elfiejean]

Thank you for your reply x