I had one cardio version. It was no big deal but, unfortunately, lasted just seven days before the irregular heartbeat + flutter returned. I am scheduled to see an electro cardio physiologist in a week. I hate the flutter or maybe more accurately, I hate taking the diltiazem and metoprolol. They leave me exhausted so I'm hopeful an ablation will do the trick. The thing about Afib thoughby the_next_michael_jordan - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm with Carey and Wolfpack on this. Seems like really strange advice. I too spin, lift weights and do lots of other exercise daily. Like you, it is regular, solid workouts which keep me going. I was diagnosed with AFIB just a couple months ago when undergoing a pre-surgical EKG in preparation for knee replacement surgery. I was pretty shocked since I'm 67, have undergone a lifetby the_next_michael_jordan - AFIBBERS FORUM
The only thing I can say is that, I agree, 145 bpm seems about right for workout you describe. And, 120 bpm seems low unless you simply aren't working as hard as you think you are. I would think, if you were not working as hard as you have in the past when you averaged about 145 bpm, you would absolutely know it. So, I don't know. But, if you find out the answer, I'd be interby the_next_michael_jordan - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm new to this forum having only recently been diagnosed with AFIB. I was preparing for knee replacement in late 08/20 and passed the required pre-surgical EKG. I'm 67 and have passed numerous EKGs on no less than annual basis my whole life. I was limping around the gym, was approached by a recent recipient of a new knee who suggested another doc here in Cincinnati whose approach isby the_next_michael_jordan - AFIBBERS FORUM