I will definitely be inquiring about the possibility of having Dr. Verma perform my ablation, if I choose to go that route. I do have another question. Is it possible for premature ventricular contractions to precede the development of atrial fibrillation? I'm curious, because apparently I have them.by Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've had three cardioversions in the span of a month and I've been told by multiple Drs that they're harmless. Personally, I'd rather be in NSR, and if a CV accomplishes that, and the associated risk is minimal, then I'll be going each and every time. I'm on an anti-arrhythmic drug (see post above) and it really hasn't done a thing. Moreover, I have no clue whatby Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lani, I got that book (The AFib Cure) for Christmas—Merry Christmas me lol. It's a great book. I'm glad you've found something that works for you. Hopefully it stays in remission.by Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the encouragement, Ken, it's much appreciated. For me, I just want to know what my options are, and which ones will likely benefit me the most. If I could stay off med until a later date, that would be a bonus. If I can't, so be it.by Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tweez, It's possible I've had previous episodes. However, it was only after my second dose that I became aware of my racing heart (thanks to my Apple Watch). If I was having episodes prior to July 2021, I was certainly not aware of them. The meds I'm on haven't been too taxing, but Id rather not be on any of them, period. The UK sounds like Canada in terms of wait times;by Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the insights and encouragement, George. I will most certainly look into the EP you mentioned that works out of the Southlake Regional Health Centre, which is only about 45 mins from where I live. I've got the one book, The AFib Cure, that another individual recommended above, and I'll have a look for the one you've mentioned. My cardiologist has told me to head to the ERby Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George, Well, I'm a career firefighter. I'd like to think I'm physically fit, and my GP certainly thinks I am, but I definitely could stand to lower my overall Body Mass Index a bit, and I'm currently working on that. I run frequently. However, I usually keep the running to around 4-6km. I've also been walking quite a bit. I quit drinking following my diagnosis, altby Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi everyone, My name is Kevin. I was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at the age of 45. The first time I experienced an AFib episode (that I'm aware of) was mid July of 2021, two weeks after my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. My episodes have been mostly sporadic, coming once or maybe twice a month and lasting up to 24 hours or so. Initially, I brushed the episodes off asby Kev - AFIBBERS FORUM