Is atrial fibrillation a heart problem?

Answer 1

I have occasional AFib, 10 seconds roughly. Does this mean I have a problem?

Comments

Yes, please get help from a cardiologist. It will develop into atrial fibrillation, when that happens, there's a time window for the cardiologist to turn it back to normal.

Answer 2

Of course it is. Afib is a type of irregular heart rhythm, doctors call it arrhythmia, which means exactly irregular heart rhythm.

My doctor said it's common when people get old.

Afib makes you uncomfortable, but isn't as serious as a heart attack, unless you forget to take blood thinner.

Answer 3

How fast can your heart beat when you have this Afib?

Comments

Mine is 120-130,  slowly for a few beats, then fast for another few beats, within a minute.

Answer 4

I was diagnosed with persistent AFib. That day I went for my yearly physical, my doctor listened to my heart, he listened for a longer time and he said to me, "I want you to go down the hall and have an EKG." When I finished the EKG, he looked at my report and told me to go to ER. My wife drove me to ER, I didn't feel anything abnormal other than being a bit tired. I then stayed in hospital for three days, had check-up, started to take Eliqus and Metoprolol, until now. I've heard that medication will be less effective over time. I haven't experienced so far but I think it may be coming to me...

Comments

I too have been on elaquis and matropolol  and since than have had an ablation  procedure 2 months ago.that helped my rapid heart but am still have shortness of breath, bloating, and fatigue.Some days are worse than others.  I would like to know what stage of heart disease  I'm in for peace of mind.

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I can't tell you what stage you are in depending on what you say. Did the doctor tell you that you have heart failure? When did you have short breath and fatigue? Short breath and fatigue could be symptoms of other diseases, such as lung disease, kidney disease, anemia, et al. I think you should see a doctor.

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Cardiac function is graded according to clinical symptoms, and the information you provide is not enough for me to assess your condition. U can take an assessment of it according to New York Heart Association Functional Classification

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Stage I

No limitation of physical activity; ordinary physical activity does not cause symptoms

Stage II

Slight limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest; ordinary physical activity causes symptoms

Stage III

Marked limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms

Stage IV

Severe limitation and discomfort with any physical activity; symptoms present even at rest

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The above posted by "anonymous" is the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. However, the classification is for heart failrue staging. Are you diagnosed as heart failure? Coz I did see you say so.

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I have had heart problems for years heart attack in 1981, double by pass in 84 and since 2001 have had 8 stents  and an ablation proceedure.

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After all these years, how are your symptoms going now? Do you insist on taking anti-cardiovascular drugs all the time? How about blood pressure and blood sugar? Do you insist on outpatient follow-up in cardiology department?

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I know your history already.

Stage I, No limitation of physical activity; ordinary physical activity does not cause symptoms;
Stage II, Slight limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest; ordinary physical activity causes symptoms;
Stage III, Marked limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms;
Stage IV, Severe limitation and discomfort with any physical activity; symptoms present even at rest.

That said, you should see a doctor to get more proper treatment.

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Continuing my responce, and elequise.  I have been tested for diabetes and am o.k. I don't take any meds unless it is nessesary.

Answer 5

Yes, Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent arrhythmia and can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. The incidence of Atrial fibrillation increases with age. Atrial fibrillation has several symptoms: palpitations, fatigue, reduced ability to exercise, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Abnormal or damaged heart structure is the most common cause of atrial fibrillation.
Tips:
1. Patients should pay attention to their heart rate and blood pressure frequently and observe the changes of heart rhythm. If the heart rate is too fast, too slow, irregular, or has obvious palpitations and shortness of breath, they should seek medical treatment in time.
2. Get into the habit of eating small, frequent meals to avoid overeating and maintain a healthy diet.
3. Avoid smoking, caffeine and alcohol;
4. Reduce pressure, strong pressure and rate will lead to heart rhythm problems;