Persistent AF - Long term effects
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Hi, I was diagnosed with persistent AF in May, had a cardioversion in July and was taking Bisporolol and Flecainde. I started having side effects from the Flecainde and stopped taking (after seeing my consultant), but the persistent AF came back after about 3 weeks. I'm now on Dronedaron & Apiaxaban and waiting for another cardioversion in January.
My question is, as i'm mainly asymptomatic and only feel the jumping in my chest at night, what are the long term effects of staying in persistent AF? I hate the current drug cocktail and the thought of ablation scares me. I appreciate i would have to be on a NOAC and rate control it's the other drugs I don't like. Is it likely that I would get more symptomatic over time?
Thanks
Stuart
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Hotrodda Stuart143
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You should be on a blood thinner with PAF i.e. Warfarin. I had an ablation around 5 years ago which worked a treat but in some cases like mine only last 5 years I have just recieved a date for my second today in 2 weeks time.
The new Freez ablation only takes 1 hour and you leave in 4 hours. I have to have the old sort and prob stay in overnight.
Good luck.
Andy
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Machaon Stuart143
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I've got permanent-persistent Atrial Fibrillation that is totally under control with Digoxin and Carvedilol, along with Warfarin. I've had AFib, Diastolic Heart Failure, Asthma and Insulin Resistance, for over 30 years and, over time, at 72, my health has significantly improved.
The meds have been pretty good at preventing my AFib from disrupting the beating of my ventricles (tachycardia). So... in essence, the top part of my heart is in a constant state of electrical disruption, while the bottom part of my heart is in a much calmer and more functional state.
I've also found that a small meal, low carb, low glycemic, low calorie, balanced, healthy diet; and avoiding irritants and stimulants helps to reduce troublesome heartbeat irregularities.
Here are some of the triggers which negatively effect my AFib:
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Caffeine
Medications
Supplements
Cigarette smoke
Alcohol
Pollution
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Allergens
Chemicals
Too much carbs/sugars in my diet
Best of luck and health!