AF research microchip implant

[Cookery1960]

I had a microchip implant at John Radcliffe a few months ago . I am so pleased I agreed to have this initially for furture research for people with AF. It took a 30 minute appointment so really straight forward and no problems. But a few weeks after my implant I got a call from the cardiology department in JR to say they had been watching my AF on there screens and have been alerted to me having a very high heart rate and in AF 12 hours a day. I must admit I was feeling tired a lot and sometimes abit light headed with no symptoms of my AF though. They have since been monitoring my heart through my microchip and now changed my medication from flecanide to zemtad x 250mg a day. This is gradually slowing my heart down to sinus rhythm and hopefully will help to subside my 12 hour episodes of AF. So if anyone is offered this microchip implant take it. It really has worked for me JR have also given me a Apple Watch to record more info regarding my heart and blood oxygen levels it also gives me ECG readouts and resting heart rate plus irregular heart rhythm all for me to see on my iPhone . I can also send attachments to my GP if they ask for them this saves me waiting for my ECG appointments and heart appointments at JR what a wonderful thing science is.

[sassy59]

That sounds brilliant Cookery and well worth having.

[Singwell]

Sorry about the high rates etc but how wonderful they can track these. The Radcliffe is cutting edge so I envy you. Hope all will be well.

[Coco51]

Sorry to hear about the AF episodes, but SO good it can be traced with this new microchip. Thanks for a lovely positive and informative post!

[bassets]

Thats good news on a lot of levels - thank you and I hope your af gets better now

[ozziebob]

Fantastic news for you and everyone.

Similar "implanted devices" that detect the start of AF will be crucial in the future if the use of anticoagulants as a PIP is ever to be approved. In this case anticoagulants can be started at the beginning of AF, continuing of course for a specified period after the AF ceases.

I'm aware others still have valid objections to this possible approach, but for me, I can't wait.

bob.