Thanks both for your replies. Carey - that makes sense and something I will bear in mind when seeing cardiologist. I will look into the Kardia since someone else mentioned that. George - I've never totally detrained i.e. 3 months refrain from exercise, but do not train to the same frequency/intensity as I used to. I no longer.compete and then there is also then age/heart factor whichby briar - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi thanks for the reply. Like many I guess on this forum, I'm trying to get to grips with my condition and trying to leverage as much online resources as possible (with usual Dr Google caveat) until I get a full diagnosis. I'm a tad frustrated by what seems like a slow paced NHS here in the UK, but appreciate there are more pressing needs at times. RCAT was intimated by a cardiologisby briar - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi, I'm a fit 52yr old who was diagnosed with left atrial enlargement a few years back, suggested due to high cardio/endurance exercise. I now experience AF circa once every 2 or 3 weeks, always starts whilst sleeping and in the majority of cases I have reversed the next day via exercise. GP suggested beta blockers which I have refrained from taking until a follow-up with the cardiologist.by briar - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all, I must admit I do feel a tad humbled by all of the expert knowledge and information on this fantastic forum, but here’s my first post to hopefully tap into that expertise for some general advice please. I’m off to the docs this coming Monday 26th Aug for a follow-up chat on my general heart health. My story so far is best described as follows…51yr old male, always fit and active,by briar - AFIBBERS FORUM