AF episode what next

[Jagsfan]

I had a first ever Atrial Fibrillation episode and after receiving Beta blockers I returned to sinus rhythm in about 48 hours. I have been sent home with 1.25mg beta blocker. Will I be taking them forever. I am 60.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Some of friends suffer from this, and one has now virtually eliminated it and come off medication. He removed alcohol, coffee, chocolate and spicy foods from his diet. Other triggers are smoking and stress, which if they apply may be harder to reduce.

[Jagsfan]

Thank you. Will have a look at that.

[kingsnorth]

I have ectopic heartbeats which are getting worse is that AF what are your symptoms please

[Jagsfan in reply to kingsnorth]

My symptoms were racing and erratic heartbeat roughly 3 to 4 times my normal rhythm. after medication it has returned to normal so just now no symptoms. Hope you get sorted.

[kingsnorth]

Thank you l will go see my gp for referral to a cardiologist.

[Canbe]

I think it would depend on what caused it , perhaps you ought to see if an ecg could be done. In case there is an underlying problem , do you have high blood pressure ?

[Jagsfan in reply to Canbe]

Hi had ECG they cannot work out why it happened. It could be increased alcohol consumption during lockdown but only guessing. I do have High blood pressure. Thanks

[Canbe]

Is it possible that you were over stressed which led to you possible consuming more alcohol take care x

[Ianc2]

How high is your blood pressure,? Is your waist half your height , e.g. 6' high - 36" waist (or less ) is a good measurement? How much exercise do you get? The good news is that all these measurements can change.

[Jagsfan in reply to Ianc2]

You are right changes will help, certainly a wake up call. Thanks