5 months out ablation now getting out of blue increases in HR

[foxglove1]

I was feeling good that Id reached 5 months post ablation with just A few ectopics which soon passed and although some periods of fatigue all seemed well with my confidence returning.

for the past few days however I have been having out of the blue spikes of heart rate going from 70ish to 169 and back again. I cant think of any reason but is this usual or cause for concern. the spike makes me feel unwell and I have to lie down and then it reverts back.

I am only on Apixoban.

I know so many have far worse than I am complaining of but outside of this lovely forum its difficult to talk about.

thank you!

[Bailey2004]

I still get that reasonably frequently where just spikes out the blue then calm down after about 20-30 mins but I’ve put it down to stress being back at work. Will discuss it at my next appt in September.

[foxglove1 in reply to Bailey2004]

thanks Jalia and Bailey

I have an Arrythmia nurse number where I had the ablation that I shall call on Monday. I’ll never get thru to my EP.

And yes, wondered if a stress thing but didn’t feel particularly stressed.

thanks for replying. Really appreciate

[Bailey2004 in reply to foxglove1]

let me know how you get on after speaking with them on Monday.

[foxglove1 in reply to Bailey2004]

will do

thank you!

[Singwell in reply to foxglove1]

Definitely talk to your Arrythmia Nurse. These might be tiny bouts of AF or tachycardia. Has anything changed in your life recently or new medication for other conditions?

[foxglove1 in reply to Singwell]

Apple Watch not indicating any af but showed the high momentary rate.

Nothing changed particularly and only on Apixiban. Walking lots, feel ok, just 🤞this isn’t signal of more to come. Thanks for replying.

[Jalia]

If these continue, it would be worth discussing with arrhythmia nurse ( if you have one) or EP.

[Megams]

~Yes indeed foxglove1 - my cryo-ablation Feb 2022 - spikes in heart rate happen daily - usually settle reasonably quickly.

Due back to EP in July as had rapid a/fib March resulting in hospital admission.

I don't know why it happens as not stressed altho on the day of rapid a/fib I was upset at facing old grief issues.

Anyway just getting out of bed 1st thing in morning sends h/r as does getting ready to go out.

Hope you find some answers - most interested to know.

[foxglove1 in reply to Megams]

thanks Megams I shall report back if I get thru to arrythmia nurse tomorrow.

[Down10FTN in reply to Megams]

Same. My EP told me the short AF spikes were normal even at 3-6 months post ablation. They are more a nuisance than frightening. Typ 4 seconds up and 4 back down. I recently discovered they got more frequent (10/hour or so) when I had too much sodium. Another thing to watch

[Megams in reply to Down10FTN]

~Thanks Down10FTN - glad I'm not alone. Had another night of a/fib last night - becoming a little more frequent and 2nd ablation risky due to scar tissue where hole in atrium from defect (ASD) being challenging.

EP suggest (April visit) that consideration be given to pace & ablate.........

Use tiny sprinkle of Himalayan salt as my sodium ~

[Bunnyuk]

I've been getting phases of high heart rate also since my ablation 9 months ago. Mostly very short lived, but have had one lasting longer. I realise I too need to talk to GP or afib nurse

[foxglove1 in reply to Bunnyuk]

Hi Bunnyuk

Seems to be quite common. And not pleasant

I shall get back once I get through to my arrythmia nurse hopefully tomorrrow.

[Bunnyuk in reply to foxglove1]

Yes, nit pleasant at all! But I prefer these brief fast hr to my awful afib episodes pre ablation. I am scared tho it's a slippery slope back into afib which I really dread .