Atrial fibrillation

[Saladlover64]

I was diagnosed with copd last year and just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation after suffering from severe breathlessness and other symptoms. After my first blood test, my gp suspected heart failure and after feeling very ill this week and a night in A&E a consultant has diagnosed atrial fibrillation. I now have some new medication for this - apixaban 5mg tablets, bisoprolol fumarate 2.5 mg tablet and a lower dose of ramipril 2.5mg. I am feeling very anxious and scared about all of this and finding it hard doing my usual walk because of feeling breathless and sweating. Does anyone else feel the same and have the same symptoms? 😔

[HollieAdmin Administrator ArrhythmiaAlliance]

Hello,

Thank you for your post. It is completely understandable to be experiencing anxieties. It can take time to adjust to a new condition so it is important to be kind to yourself.

I would like to direct you to our AF and You booklet. It contains lots of supportive information that I do hope you find helpful: api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

If you have any concerns, please do reach out to your Doctor as they have full access to your medical records and will be able to advise you personally.

If you would like any support, advice or further information, our Patient Services Team are available via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

We are always here if you need us.

We also have an Atrial Fibrillation Support Forum on HealthUnlocked that you might like to join?

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin