lifestyle and AF
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I had AF for 2 years and 2 months before having a pulmonary vein ablation
I have always, when commenting on here stated my age, my lifestyle and
about my diet. I notice that a lot of people here do not comment on these
issues, so therefore others cannot make comparisons with their stories.
Maybe if people discuss more about these things, we could help one
another, with comparisons. When we see cardiologists, they only look at
our particular case and do not compare one person with another. Just a
thought, maybe if we commented more on whether we have other
underlying health problems that could contribute to AF., and whether
our lifestyles and eating habits could be a contributing factor, we may
better start to understand similar comparisons to one anothers
experiences with AF Just a thought.
John
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I don't know if the pain is because of the AF or the other problems I have. I have an appointment at the hospital this afternoon for the results of a cortisol blood test and 2- 24 hr urine tests. I have been feeling very weak for months and also been diagnosed with postural hypotension on standing from a sitting position. When I was in hospital last week my blood pressure went down to 80/40 from standing up and I had awful symptoms.
I don't know if any of this is due the AF. I can't comment on eating habits because I can only eat soft foods and tend to stick to the same things because of the oesophagus problems. I am waiting to see a Gastroenterologist.
Did you have chest pain before your ablation?
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Firstly I am 75 years of age young. I don't smoke or drink and eat healthy foods. the 3 main things that can cause AF is age, High Blood Pressure & stress, of course there are other causes.
It seeems most of the people on this Forum have multiple health problems which does not help the situation.
In July this year when volunteering for a Cardiac trial (A free mot) it was discovered that I had Arial Flutter, I have had no symptoms what so ever, so was quiet shocked to be told this. I do have Hypertension and have had a lot of stress in the last 22 months looking after my wife who had a massive heart attack.
7 weeks ago I had the ablation procedure which took one hour and I went home 2 3/4 hous later, I had no sedation which I would not advise most people to do.
I was told after the procedure that my heart was back in sinus rythym and last week my GP checked and all was well.
In 2 weeks time I see my Cardiologist and all still being well that will be that and no more warfarin.
IF ANY ONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK.
Best wishes Ken.
WalterMcDonald Maxine50
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My Cardiologist on my first appointment said that an ablation would probably work for me to get rid of my flutter. the success rate is very high around 90%, but then again with atrial fibulation it would appear that most people who have it generaly have several other things wrong with them and may need several Ablations.
Yes I do believe stress is and was the main reason for my AF.
Merryl why do you take Lanzaprozole for a Hernia it is used generally for Reflux.
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