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Cardioversion for my Atrial Fibrillation arrhythmia
AFIB STRIKES AGAIN!
Cardioversion for my Atrial Fibrillation, not a great way to start the year. OK, I was very happy that the cardioversion put my heartbeat back in place, but realizing that I’m in AFIB on Thursday night was BAD!
To say the least, I’m disappointed in my heart’s behavior. I did my part. No stimulants, no cough medicine, no alcohol, no dehydration, no excessive use of caffeine, no smoking(I, never in any case)
Every time my heart goes into AFIB I go on a sort of “fact-finding mission” What did I eat, drink or do? What should I not have done? Could I have prevented it?
I found nothing! I only went for a short cycle of 27 km (16 miles), my average heart rate was 119 bpm. I came back ate had something to drink and then sat in front of the TV. This was a short ride and I did not push myself that hard. Then I felt it.
WHY IS IT GOING OUT?
So I’m disappointed in my hearts behavior. How could he just get out of line like that? But I actually did have the answer. My cardiologist “warned” me about this possibility.
“It’s your right atrium, it’s too big, it’s huge!” This is the answer I get from my cardiologist when I go on my “fact-finding missions” about reasons for going…