Dramatic increase in Afib in weeks following Colonoscopy January 02, 2020 01:49PM |
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I had a lot of PACs during the prep--related to electrolyte balance and fluid loss I think. As soon as they hooked me up to a saline IV it settled down. I wonder if you electrolytes might still be out of balance?Quote
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So I was a 5 episode/yr afibber for the past 6 years until a routine colonoscopy (my first) a month ago. Had a few episodes in the 2 weeks following, then a dramatic uptick in the last 2 weeks with over 6 more short (2-3 hrs average) episodes since. All connected to gastric pressure/burping until last night when I had numerous ectopics/short Afibs related to breathing rate. I was able to control them to an extent with rhythmic breathing and short breath holds. All of this seems very vagal in nature.
Anyone else experienced this? Did it settle down?
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Although colonoscopy preps are notorious for throwing your electrolytes off and causing afib episodes, it's virtually impossible that the effects would still be present a month later. Your body is actually pretty good at regulating electrolyte levels unless you're doing something that works against it. Do you take a diuretic by any chance? Diuretics are a common cause of chronic electrolyte disturbances.
Failing an explanation along those lines, I think the colonoscopy is likely just a coincidence and your 5/year trend has now changed. Mine did that. I had 1-2 episodes per year for 6 years, and then in one year it suddenly went to monthly and by the next year it was more than weekly. That's when I pursued ablation because I didn't want to let it become persistent.
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If I do decide to pursue an ablation I would look for someone with plenty of experience. Who did yours?
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