Originally Posted by DnvrFox
I am in continuous AFib - that mean I do not go in and out of AFib - I just stay there. No meds have been able to control it, nor have any electric cardioversions.
The good thing is I don't have to suffer going in and out, which causes dizziness and trips to the ER for folks with paroxysmal (sp) (in and out) AFib. They get quite scared.
It does mean that I am constantly producing only about 2/3rd's of my cardiac output, which reduces my endurance and power noticeably. It also means that my heart rate is controlled by meds, although my heart does beat faster when I exercise, and I must take warfarin (rat poison) to prevent coagulation in the Atria and subsequent strokes.
All-in-all, it isn't a lot of fun!
The ablation can cure it permanently, if all goes well.
I guess one thing I am not clear about is that you (I believe) indicate that the medication controls your heart rate, hence while controlled, is it still considered being in AFib? What is it controlled to?
I ask all of these questions hoping that my solo episode will remain a solo episode, but then again I am well aware of the non existence of Santa Claus.
Keep us in the loop as you progress through the system. BTW, I also assume from your post that electrical cardioversion is the first step in a try for a permanent cure. I wonder what percentage beat it at that stage?