After 12 years of loan afib and controlled by diet and lifestyle, the last few day's have seen my afib go to persistent afib. My doctor has put me on beta blockers that have allowed me to sleep and get some relief. Any suggestions what my next step should be? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,189377,189377#msg-189377 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:49:21 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,189377,189379#msg-189379 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,189377,189379#msg-189379
If you've managed to control your afib with diet and lifestyle for 12 years, you've done a fantastic job. Few people get that much mileage. But afib is a progressive disease, so it's not surprising that the party appears to be coming to an end. Assuming this isn't just a one-off event, going forward you basically have three choices: 1) Keep the rate under control, remain on an anticoagulant, and "just live with it." 2) Take an antiarrhythmic drug such as flecainide, sotalol, or a half-dozen others. 3) Seek an ablation.

All three choices have their pros and cons. Is your doctor an electrophysiologist (EP)? An EP is a cardiologist who specializes in treating arrhythmias and the electrical conduction system of the heart, which is what afib is all about. An EP can prescribe the drugs you need if you choose that route, and advise you in general on how to proceed.

Don't choose the ablation option without talking to us more about that decision. If you go that route, who does the ablation is of paramount importance.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:09:57 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,189377,189377#msg-189377 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,189377,189377#msg-189377 paulmcisaac AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 05 Feb 2023 06:45:31 +0000