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AFibbers Database: Gayleyne

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NameGayleyne
LocationSydney Australia
Age58
Diagnosed conditionparoxysmal atrial fibrillation
Years with condition8
Frequency of episodesDaily
Duration of episodesVary from short to 24 hours
Event preceding first AFNone
General healthBlood pressure
Current stateStruggling to maintain normal life and am about to consider ablation.
TriggersI do not seem to be able to identify a trigger but when I'm in AF I can not drink or eat as this increases the heart rate.
PreventionsI do not have a prevention that controls the episode.
Current medications/side effectsMetoprolol 100mg twice a day
Warfarin (Coumadin) various depending on INR
Past medications/side effectsSotalol
Flecainide
Enderal
I do not tolerate these very well and have had many side effects. Plus they do not control may AF.
History of surgeryI have had cardioversion both electrical & drug. Each time I am an emergency at hospital. I have not had any surgery.
Future plansI am about to undertake an ablation as the AF is causing great distress. When I experience long episodes I feel very unwell with dizziness, vomiting & sweating and can not function with my daily life.
I am quite concerned about the procedure and am interested in other peoples experiences with ablation.
Personal commentsI hope that I can gain an insight to other peoples experiences through this site.
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