2 days continuous AF

[tom0985]

Hi, up until this point I’ve have PAF which normally last 1-5hours but since Thursday night I’ve had it and it hasn’t gone away.

Ive had a mild case of diorehrea since Wednesday/thursday which I guess could be linked. Have started taking diarlite today which looks to have helped that side of things and keeping myself hydrated. Any recommendations on what i can do other than the obvious deep breathing etc? Worried as I’m going on holiday abroad on Wednesday and not sure what could be if the constant AF hasn’t gone by then.

Thanks in advance

[mjames1]

First, of courses, is to make sure that your heart rate is under control which should be under 110 at rest and ideally not too much higher moving around.

As to getting back into normal rhythm, the thinking at least in the United States, is the sooner the better so that the heart does not start to remodel and potentially weaken. I use PIP flecainide for that. But should it not work, my ep for wants me to contact him for cardioversion if I'm in a fib for more than three days.

Jim

[tom0985 in reply to mjames1]

Thanks Jim - that’s useful

[jeanjeannie50]

Is your constant AF making you feel ill and how high is your pulse going!

Jean

[tom0985 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi Jean, yeah I don’t feel great and more than anything it’s making me anxious particularly with holiday a few days away. Pulse when relaxing no higher than 90