A Fib

[Hilianna]

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post on A Fib. I had an ultra sound test yesterday, which confirmed both atrium are slightly enlarged, and I am wearing an ecg monitor (diff sort to the ones I have worn previously) for 3 days. I now wait for my meetings with the senior cardiology nurse (end Nov) and the cardiologist/electrophysiologist (beg Dec.) I take on board the advice given particularly that on amiodorone and ablation. I realise that my uncontrolled A Fib needs to be dealt with, before it affects my heart further, but wish it was much simpler to do this. Up until now I have not been too bothered - ignorance is bliss - because I did not realise it could affect my heart in this way. Seems rather foolish but it is what it is. Thanks once again for all the advice.

[Paulbounce]

Hi Hilianna.

An enlarged atrium is quite common with afib. It wouldn't surprise me if a majority of forum members have this - myself included. I asked my cardio about it and if it would in affect my life span in anyway - his reply was no. For sure your afib needs to be kept under control but at least you are aware of the problem. When I was first told it was a shock but after looking into it I am no longer worried about the matter.

Hope that helps.

Paul