Is this angina?

[Barny12]

Hi all,

I was diagnosed with afib 3 years ago and have mentioned to several medics (cardiologists, arrhythmia nurses) that I occasionally had slight heart aches when exercising or stressed, but none of them seem concerned.

Afib does not seem to be related to heart pain - so I'm not sure whether the afib is causing the ache or if it may be angina? What do you think?

[ChoochSiesta]

I started getting these slightly aching symptoms years ago when cycling hard. Saw a cardiologist who did think it was angina. It went away but came back much worse in Jan. 2021. I ended up needing a triple bypass.

[Barny12 in reply to ChoochSiesta]

Whoa, that's worrying! Hope things have improved for you.

[ChoochSiesta in reply to Barny12]

Yes, I am 2 weeks on from the operation, seemingly recovering well 👍

[wischo]

Afib can and sometimes does cause chest pain or discomfort. At exercise not really that worrying for professionals.