A fib

[Kcmag]

Diagnosed with Afib 2 years ago . All ok feel tired and been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in hand and wrist .

My concern is I have since being diagnosed I have seen the hospital once and doctored just repeating medication is this the norm?

[Bobbyheartbeat1214]

Can you tell me how was Afib diagnosed.? What was your symptoms? And what is the treatment ?

[fairgo45 in reply to Bobbyheartbeat1214]

A/fib is diagnosed by ECG and you need to see a Cardiologist see one privately so no waiting initially. You will probably have a treadmill test and a Holter monitor to track what your hearts doing.

It's usual to be given beta blockers till you've been properly diagnosed.

You will also need to be referred to an electrophysiologist for the possibility of an ablation to help you.

I have had A/fib for 17 years its so much easier these days to get treatment.

You might like to join the A/F site on here they have all the information you would ever need.

I know how horrible it feels to have A/FIB but there is lots of help out there

[Kcmag in reply to Bobbyheartbeat1214]

Palpitations and heart rate at 183 for 12 hours monitored for 24 hours and given 5mg beta blockers ‘ no after care since