Originally Posted by Velo Dog
I've been in atrial fib for 15 years, on warfarin the whole time, and if my experience is typical, your life isn't going to change much. I'll be 60 in January, and I still ride regularly, do everything I did when I was in my 30s and 40s, and I've survived a couple of epic falls with no more problems than some pretty spectacular bruises.
Thanks for the kind and thoughtful response.
It is quite scary when you get the diagnosis accompanied by a trip to the hospital in an ambulance. A bit of overkill, I think, on the part of the MD's, after a month of no kill!
Today, I went for a 3 mile hike with the wife on a beautiful local trail in nearby Roxborough State Park.
Some decent hills - saw about 15 deer. I was still the fastest person walking - beat everyone else. No bikes or pets allowed!
It takes a while to learn what you can and cannot do, and I am learning that now.
Still going to try for that CV, though
! And, cryogenic ablation seems to be the most promising technique for cure.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=3360
http://www.mainlinehealth.org/mlh/cl...ticle_2220.asp
http://www.cryocor.com/
Again, thanks!