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AFibbers Database: Phyllis S.

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NamePhyllis S.
LocationNY, USA
Age64
Diagnosed conditionParoxsymal AFIB
Years with condition10
Frequency of episodes1-2 per month
Duration of episodes4-10 hrs
Event preceding first AFOverstressed- In Charge of Volunteer Fund Raiser- lot of coffee
General healthNon smoker, rarely drink, no caffine
Current stateCured after 2nd Ablation !
TriggersCaffine, Stress, Lack of sleep, Beginning of an Illnes/fever,
High altitude, Nighttime -dreams?
PreventionsMagnesium, Potassium, Epsom Salt baths, Hawthorne Berry extract, Co Q10., Meditation
Current medications/side effectsCoumadin- 5mg daily
Past medications/side effectsWas on Toprol XL 25 mg before 1st ablation,stopped 3 months after 1st ablation. Only use one 25 mg Toprol XL if in AFIB to slow heart rate.
Now only on coumadin. Eventually will only be on Aspirin 325 mg when I come off coumadin.

Had Lovenox injections for 1st week after ablation-did get nosebleed 2X. None since stopping Lovenox.
History of surgery1st Ablation November 2006- improved condition but not a complete cure done at Roosevelt / St Lukes in NYC
2nd Ablation February 28th,2008- at St. Lukes in NYC- Dr. Steinberg. Seem to be fine - some rapid heartbeat but in NSR. No AFIB! Still healing.
Glad I opted for 2nd procedure!
Future plansHopefully this ablation has done the trick. Plan to maintain healthy lifestyle and lose some weight, get back to more exercise and enjoy life.
Personal commentsHave inter-ventricular septal defect from birth

Had TEE prior to Ablations.

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