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Started back on Propafenone last night and this morning and now NSR restored. Does this possibly mean the antiarrythmic was just covering up AF during blanking period? Thought I was a good candidate for successful ablation and will have to decide if just bad luck or the EP is not as good as advertised.
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I know of several people who've undergone ablations with Natale who required a second procedure, and he usually advises patients in advance that it might be necessary.
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I'm 58 and have always been committed to a vigorous exercise program - CrossFit for the past 8 years.
I finished the blanking period on Feb 10 '21 and had no issues during this period.
Metoprolol will act as rate control, unlikely to keep you in rhythm. Need a rhythm med like propafenone.Quote
Early this morning AF began and took Metoprolol as PIP but after 7 hours still in AF.
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Ah, I also wanted to mention that I developed a gastro issue two weeks ago where every food and drink I swallow creates discomfort in the sternum. Have appt with gastro tomorrow but wanted to mention as some medical experts draw a correlation between gastro and heart issues.
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I've been considering detraining and adopting MAF program along with weight-training..
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I've never put a finger on triggers: was it wine (avid hobby and was drinking 2 glasses/day forever-not now), intense exercise, or dehydration. I drink a lot of water/day and my blood sodium level has been below min target for years. Blood mag & potassium are normally on low end. How did you confirm parasympathetic trigger?
Back in 2004 ish, there was a small study out of the Cleveland Clinic and in autopsy, the afibbers all had p cells in their pulmonary veins. The non afibbers did not. No proof, but just a hypothesis. Only 15-20% of the chronically fit get afib - genetic predisposition is an obvious explanation.Quote
Genetic predisposition is very interesting. Are you aware of any testing/studies pertaining to exercise and genetics?
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I drink a lot of water/day and my blood sodium level has been below min target for years. Blood mag & potassium are normally on low end.
Re: Back in AF after blanking period February 26, 2021 08:32AM |
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I know of several people who've undergone ablations with Natale who required a second procedure, and he usually advises patients in advance that it might be necessary.
or a rare third...since he is super cautious and isolating the LAA may need an additional LAA touch-up. I was told upfront I may need a third. EVERYONE is different and many are lucky to have a one and done.
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