Dr Gupta has saved me many thousands of dollers and, possibly, also saved me from receiving a lot of unsound advice from other heart specialists (who, possibly, are the ones who down arrow his videos). He has put my mind at rest on many, many, occasions without me even having to leave my home. Thank you Dr Gupta.
I know you haven’t had a comment in a while but these videos are still very helpful. Thank you. I believe I am in permanent Afib and had an episode last week where I got real dizzy and couldn’t speak clearly. The doctor thought my heart was flipping out and not getting blood to my brain. I see another cardiologist soon. I feel much more assured and confident after watching your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I've said this before but these videos are invaluable. They go a long way to alleviating anxiety. Seems you have a sniffle - I hope you feel better soon. I didn't learn this in medical school but the Rx is ginger tea, early bed, and cuddles from the puppy. Works every time. And you do deserve the pride of Britain award, so I'm thanking Linda as well for thinking of it.
I like that you were nominated for the PRIDE OF BRITAIN. I think your videos are some of the best ones that I have come across while researching A-Fib (which I have, permanently, and which bothers me, being so tired all of the time). I look forward to watching some more of your videos and have been sharing them on Tweeter. Thank you again! =)
OMG! Thank you so much for your fantastic videos. They are so reassuring. I wish every M.D. had your style. The way you explain things to people is nothing short of amazing. What a gift!!!
I can’t tell you Dr how much your videos help me. One of the biggest problems I think, at least for me, has been getting good clear information about this. You have solved this problem, and it has changed my life and outlook. Thank you.
Thank you Dr Gupta from the bottom of my heart for your most informative video on progressive Afib etc . I‘am one of these patients that you mention in this study that was very symptomatic in Afib , no energy , dizziness etc from these episodes over a 20 year period from the age of 47 and had to be cardioverted 4 times maybe more ? ( as a result of open heart surgery for a mitral valve replacement. from contracting Rheumatic fever as a toddler . I now have a pacemaker, and I’am in A fib most of the time . I dreaded the day that I would have to live with Afib permanently .. my worst nightmare came through and I can live with it and get on with my life , it’s not perfect but I’am grateful my symptoms are lnothing like they where.. you are absolutely correct re this subject in this video and many other videos too that you have made re help with Afib . I have learned so much about this condition from you , your work is thorough and easy to understand for the lay person and so REASSURING! which can work miracles with heart patients in my opinion .. you deserve the nomination for the Pride of Britain .. you really do !! I hope you receive it for many reasons .. best of luck
Did you win the "Pride of Britian" Award, Doc? If you didn't, it was fixed!! You deserved it and one day everyone will know your name! You are exceptional!
He always goes to the point and answers what we want to hear. Never tries to sell anything. The way he talks and explains everything is very clear and easy to understand. Here in Japan, most doctors are poor communicators, although their expertize is high.
Thank you, Dr Sanjay, your information is really really useful, and has given me strong hope that I can correct my Afib through lifestyle, diet and exercise. Interesting I have increased my magnesium intake to plus 600mg per day and my sleep has improved dramatically (max 3 hours before, now regular 7 hours continuous), so this along has made a big difference to my life. Thanks again
Thanks sooo much for your great and informative videos , I regularly come back to this one when my afib is giving me grief and I'm feeling anxious and a little scared , this just reassures me that there are many others going through this and your explanations settle me down to get back on track ... thanks again for your exceptional efforts and sharing of your knowledge.... take care and keep smiling
Dr. Gupta, thanks for this video...it was very reassuring to hear the results of this study. Did any of the participants not have any more episodes of AFib during the study? Thanks, Mike
Thanks again Sanjay! You are so de-escalating of my fears about the paroxysmal Afib I have (I'm 72 years old and it started in earnest at age 69).. My NHS Electrio- Physiologist is only available to me if I get worse and my GP thinks I need stronger meds. So I can't ask him questions. So you are invaluable! I take Bisoprolol 3x daily having added 1.25mg at lunchtime to prevent late afternoon Afib (approved by my GP) to the morning and evening 2.5mg. I also take Taurine 1000mg 3x daily, and L-Arginine ditto and magnesium about 200mg 3x daily.(bisglycinate, taurate and malate ). As I take a lot of supplements for chronic fatigue and arthritis, I don't want to have to stop taking them due to going onto Flecanaide.it probably would have horrendous side effects anyway, like the Dialtzem did. Excuse my ramblings! Every blessing to you!
Thank you for all your help . I have Afib two years ago I’m 64 and make me feel terribly scare..?taken all kind of medicine doesn’t help..! I was very healthy a this happened I don’t smoke not drink why?? This is limited my life style can travel now??. Feel afraid going places??? But the only thing I will do is make me happy and lest stress like you said .. most of the time it happens when I’m feeling stressed or depressed… ❤
Just received an AFib diagnosis and was prescribed two medications. Haven’t started them yet as I would like to see a cardiologist first. It’s a lot to take in suddenly. Age 74, female, no other risk factors. I need time to think and learn. My AFib comes and goes on it’s own. Already do yoga and am active.
This is very reassuring from someone who has just had a second ablation (two days ago) and I already know that it hasn’t worked. Thank you for your informative video’s.
Thanks so much for explaining this. I have persistent afib and one of those younger onset patients that do not tolerate it well. My biggest fear is that it will progress. It helps to hear the percentages and especially what generally happens if it did go permanent.
Thank you so much. I have learned so much more from you than I have from doctors- by comparison they are useless! I have paroxysmal A Fib. It’s gotten more frequent in the last 3 months. Your information helps me to feel more confident.
hey Dr. sanjay, thank you for another wonderful! wonderful! and informative video I absolutely love and appresiate them all. ps. avecoures you deserve to be nominated and more:.!!!!! thanks!
I’ve had long term af. When I was younger, I managed to overcome it up to a point and thought I was just having a ‘funny turn’. As I have got older, it hits me harder and now I have to lie down and almost faint at times. I only found out recently that I have had AF and am waiting to see a specialist. The attacks are frightening and stop me being able to do walks, go out and is very debilitating. It has totally changed what I am now able to do.
I've had similar symptoms and it can totally ruin my day. How are you doing now? Also I used this acupressure technique that worked within minutes to stop an irregular heartbeat! Though not Afib today. Maybe you would be helped too th-cam.com/video/xeo0BflPQ0Q/w-d-xo.html
Been in hospital three times now with afib episodes. They floor me. I’ve learned to give in and just stay in bed. My pulse is generally very irregular and when it’s really out, I get very dizzy. Can’t get it to settle. I’ll try acupuncture, thanks. Still not seen a specialist, a year on. Had 24 hour monitors but no real solution because of covid and not being able to see anyone other than when I went into emergency and was taken into hospital. The last one was strong. I went to the gp. He measured my pulse at 170 and blood pressure was so low that he couldn’t take a measurement, so he booked me into hospital. They monitored me and then let me out!
@@iancraig I'm so sorry you've suffered so much! I can relate to needing to stay lying or sitting down and it's scary. I have as well, especially the past two months. Seems like I have an problem every day with Afib or palpitations, and have been so depressed that I can't function well some days. I seriously feel so much better since yesterday having tried that acupressure in the video i linked for you. Acupuncture may be more effective but acupressure can be done at home yourself. I've also read that the amino acids taurine, arginine and D-Ribose supplements help immensely and this article talks about it. Prayers and let me know if those things help you (if you decide about the amino acids as well). I haven't tried the supplements as of yet. By the way in the article, there's a supplement they suggest that has the amino acids combined, but as far as I can tell it's not available so you would have to buy them separately. A man posted somewhere about it and said since taking that combination he no longer has episodes. I hope and pray we can get through this and have a normal life very soon!
@@Savannah-ed4rvYes, depression is increasingly a concern, I think. It gets me down terribly as well and I can’t get it into my head that I have to just stop. In my head, I feel like a young man but physically, the effects of afib and irregular heartbeat have started to massively impact n what I can do. When my heartbeat is regular, my blood pressure is high and when it is irregular, it goes frighteningly low, so I can’t even get a proper blood pressure reading. During my last afib episode, the doctor tried to take my blood pressure. It was so low that he couldn’t get a reading and called for an ambulance! On some days, I walk 7 miles or so and yet on others, 100 yards before I’m feeling dizzy. It gets to the point where I’m actually frightened to take a walk in case it sets the AF off so I stay in bed for the day out of fear. The doctors in hospital say very little. Just monitor. So I do feel very much on my own with it and so etimes even feel that one day, I am going to just collapse while out walking. That’s where depression can really become a problem.... you feel on your own and helpless. Unable to control it and frankly, you feel like an old person. I have been taking magnesium every day but it doean’t seem to have changed much yet. I’ve eaten a lot of bananas for potassium. Nothing gets to it. The only thing that seems to have helped is to just stop moving until it goes away. That can mean days. That’s when you have too much time to think about it and can cause you to feel really down. It’s a horrible thing to have and so far, I feel that doctors have basically left me just to see how it goes. In between hospital stays, I’ve had a telephone call just asking me how I am once in a year.
I really enjoy all of your videos and the information I get from them. But I'm most thankful for the peace of mind I get. I have one question. What is the relationship between having a full belly and ectopics? I notice that I get more ectopics when I'm full. Also, why do I seem to feel my heart beat stronger after I've eaten? Does anyone else have this issue? Once again, thank you Dr. Gupta.
I love your videos and they always have something to think about. My question is: if you have A Fib and it corrects itself, is it possible that it might not ever return?
This happened to my boss. He was an ultra runner. After he stopped he never had AFib again. That was 10 years ago. I doubt he is typical tho not everyone does ultras.
So reassured by this video and by Dr. Gupta's other videos on the heart. I recently moved to the United States from continental Europe and have run up against the added stress of having the medical profession here want to DO SOMETHING! about what seems to be my permanent A-fib.(Have had it at various times throughout my life and it is only recently (I am 67) that it kicked into gear full time.) I tolerate the A-fib well, am not at all out of breath or suffering from what some people do. I was swimming lengths for 45 minutes at a stretch, and this all has come crashing down out of fear because the cardiologist is telling me that the A-fib must be stopped! The two heart drugs I've tried haven't brought it down and now she'stalking ablation. If my A-fib doesn't bother me, why is surgery being suggested? I am not overweight, there is no history of diabetes but I have a complicating factor (perhaps) in that I had a patent forman ovale inserted five years ago after a TIA for which I was taking baby aspirin, only just recently switching to an anticoagulant. Happy to continue to take the stronger anticoagulant, but don't know why I am being told I need to normalize the A-fib. I am working on bringing down my heart rate using non-drug interventions and it seems promising on that front (heart rate dropping) even though so far the A-fib hasn't changed. I wonder if this rush to DO SOMETHING/ANYTHING has more to do with litigation and liability issues here in the USA.
Another great video, Doc, you are helping many millions of people with your gentle approach and information. By the way, I diagnose a dry throat and prescribe a glass of water when making the videos......only joking, Doctor!
Im 34 ... normally my pulse is around 80-90 ..and 3 days ago my heart started beating so fast that my Blood Pressure Monitor could not even show my pulse. I was so scared! I could feel my heart in hand .It felt like my heart is stuck and was just super fast beating ☺ I dont know how long but pulse dropped to 129! so that day I went to cardiologist .EKG . my heart is ok .but I have sin tachycardia. my blood results are good. he gave me Betaloc ZOK 50mg and Magnosolv . so I took 50 mg that day..and the next day 25mg.. and I felt calm but so tired,week ,breathless. ..my pulse was good but blood pressure was low. so doctor said I can take that pill just when it happens again!! I have back and left rib pain for a while but doc said its nothing to do with heart. Im going to see neurologist next week. I know I should be more stressless now but I think about it all day .its so scary. it took all my life energy ☺and cardiologist will give me Holter monitor in may ..should I wait or change doctor or what can I do please? (sorry for my english )
Hmm, I thought I was ok until you said ag3 58; the exact age I was with my first diagnosed attack. I think I had them several years prior, possibly. I don't feel like an older person LOL.
I learned that I had persistent AFib in 2019. I had no idea that my heart was not beating normally. It still does not bother me and I walk @ 2 - 3 miles almost every day. I am not on any med. but considering anti-coag because I do not want to have a stroke.
I'm 60 and had my first Afib episode two months ago and didnt know it. I thought I was having many skipped beats. Finally the cardiologist gave me a patch for 7 days and I was in Afib the whole time. My trigger was a very cold drink that gave me a brain freeze and a frozen esophagus in the upper left chest. My heart rate initially went up to 96 but went right back down with vagal maneuvers making me think I had a SVT. I am having a cardio inversion next week. On Eloquis and they will check my heart for clots next week before doing the cardio inversion. I have borderline genetic Long QT interval and so am on a precautionary beta blocker so my heart rate is always low. I am hoping that I return to normal sinus rhythm and can stay that way from then on. I do not like the feeling of this.
I'm curious, given the low death rate of the afib patients, how many were taking blood thinners, and did these blood thinners prove protective against dying of a stroke?
Very informative and reassuring for someone now having paroxysmal AF. One question that I hoped this video would answer is whether the frequency of paroxysmal AF events changes over time. In other words, do people with paroxysmal AF have more AF events as they age or does it remain relatively steady, whether or not they develop permanent AF. I would love to hear your thoughts.
I have had parox. afib for 3 years. Have not developed permanent afib. My age is 72. At first the episodes were long, very intense. Sometimes lasting up to 8 hours. I was taking 400 mg. atenolol tartrate, at 100 mg. 4x a day. I was having approx 2-6 a month. I was switched to atenolol succinate/long-lasting to 200 mg., 2x a day. Now my episodes have been increasing consistently to almost every other day although not quite as intense and lasting not quite as long. So am not sure if this is a progression or medicine issue. Afib is a crazy malady and figuring it out can also make you crazy! I exercise at least 1-2 hours every day. I take most of the supplements suggested which help some of the time. Have tried breathing, vagal etc. suggestions. Have identified almost all the mentioned triggers as starting episodes at some point in time. A few are more frequent. Have lost 15 pounds and changed diet. I don't know if mine is progressing or it was change in the meds. I have been very stubborn about not going to er and having cardioversion or the meds they give you there. I have gone and sat in the hospital parking lot until the arrythmia finally stops. I have no co-morbitities. Am feeling really stubborn about having an ablation, which is almost the first thing the last 3 cardiologists I went to want to do, without out more than 10 or 15 minutes conversation. I feel hopeful about the new pulsed field procedure and am going to wait until it is approved and being done here in US, sooner rather than later I hope. Good luck! I would say afib is progressively taking over my life and my sanity! What a pesky problem we all share.
@@taosholly Sorry to hear about your AF issues. I am on metoprolol succinate 25mg 2x daily and it certainly helps, but it's no cure for sure. My EP told me to go to the ER for cardioversion if symptomatic AF is lasting more than a couple of hours. He thinking that there's no point in suffering for 8 hours or 2 days. I tend to agree with him. When I get cardioverted, I'm feeling better very quickly. That being said, it is scary and a lot of trouble. About ablation, I'm planning to get mine after the new year. At my age (50) and state of progression, it's about 75% successful. As you get older and have more frequent AF, the success rate drops a lot. It's still worth considering. Antiarrythmics are not that great (as you may be experiencing). Ablation is now seen as the first choice in treating AF rather than with meds (www.healthline.com/health-news/experts-have-changed-afib-guidelines-what-you-can-do-to-stay-healthy). Also, don't wait for PFA. The success rates and rate of complications are almost exactly the same as good ablation (e.g. cryo). The main benefit of PFA is going to be that it's a faster procedure. Otherwise, there's no real benefit over current thermal ablation techniques, plus PFA still has kinks to work out, which will take a few years. Good luck!
Dr Sanjay..I don't understand the difference between case 2 and 3. I.e., where 2 is an abnormal EKG and 3 is the presence of PACs etc. I guess I had assumed that ectopics were considered abnormal?
Brilliant informative video as always Doctor thank you. You help me stay off drinking firstly, help me in losing weight conquest. I do swim at every opportunity, but since finishing my Cardiac Rehabilitation I haven’t returned to my walking football over concerns of continuing breathing problem, I have my first face to face consultation with my allocated Cardiologist next Monday, so will see what he has to say and take things from there. I have started taking magnesium supplement.
I have sleep apnea and just found out in October that I have Afib. They didn't tell me what kind. I want to know what I should eat and drink to improve my heart and health. I have not had an anxiety attack in about 2 months or should I say since I was set up with a cpap. I am on Eliquis and baby aspirin. I'm a little uneasy about that but taking it because the Dr. said so. I would appreciate your advice and don't worry I plan on quitting my meds. I just want to be informed to the fullest extent. Thanks! My name is Darlene
I was 35 when I had an episode of afib..I am a former athlete with no history and no abnormalities and in shape, I work as a firefighter..I was also studying for nursing boards at the time on a work day of 24hrs, I was taking diet pills to stay awake, extremely stressed, drinking 2 to.3 espresso and coffee that day while having a very bizzynday, I did this for 2 weeks and the boom it happened..no harmful side-effect just the palpitations, amioderone and sleep broke it...5nyears later same scenario at work studying for PA school finals back on stimulant diet pills, espresso, no sleep and added energy drinks in the mix that week flipped.me again in afib. Amioderone broke it. I have since stopped caffeine and am done with school. Nonissues..most doctors told me it was stress and caffeine toxicity. Like I said I'm in great shape, work.out 7 days a week, resting heart rate is 48. What do you think..lifestyle.changes? The electrophysiology doc wanted to cry ablate ..what do you think?
@Blake Moore no. All my cardiologist and ep said that I caused it with all the stimulants I was taking , I haven't had a peep in almost 2 years since event
@@proplayer341 I’ve had 4 cortisone hip injections & taken a prednisone pack once, all of these 5 times put me into afib within 2-3 weeks. EP wants me to have ablation, I’m just scared of that procedure, seems like most people have to have 3 or 4 of them and then sometimes it still doesn’t help.
Hi Jac, realise its a bit late as your post was 2 months ago, but would be interested to know at what age your mother started with AF and if she was on anti-coagulant meds? If she was, do you know which one as this would be useful info to those of us recently diagnosed with AF.
What about those people who have had Catheter ablation--are they protected from ever developing AFib again? Do they have a better outcome as far as developing AFib, then those who have not had a Catheter ablation? Very interesting video as are all of your videos.
Does any one know or have stories of people who had Afib and have been Afib free now. I was 55 drank to much and was stressed had Afib in Sept 2020 had a cardioversion in Nov 2020 then after 6 months and drinking to much went back into Afib had a 2nd Cardio version in December 2021 still free nearly one year later. But on Flecainide 50g x 2 and Bisoprolol 5mg. Changed lifestyle eat healthy and cut drinking right back. Not sure how long I'm going to be like this especially when I come off the Flecainide in April 23. Any thoughts as sometimes I think to much about it . Thanks
I had atrial fibrillation one year ago and I am 65 yrs old this coming September,,I had comorbities,heart failure and leak heart valve which is mitral and tricuspid regurgitation,,now I take my medicine maintenance,,is there need for anjoplastic or heart operation which is by pass heart operation,my mitral regurgitation is moderate while my tricuspid regurgitation is moderate.
Thanks for sharing your expertise. Im 34, and completely healthy, but I've had 7 cardioversions in the past 12 years. My ekgs appear somewhat normal, blood pressure good, echo is good. Medication alone has not been able to get me back to normal rhythm, so they always do a cardioversion. My cardiologist finally recommended an ablation surgery, but I can't afford it. Hoping I can find a way to get it soon so I don't have to keep getting shocked. If you know anyone who needs do research on afib participants, or who doesn't charge a lot for ablations, I'm a good candidate.
Thank you dr. Gupta! I’m 37 and got diagnosed with lone afib I’m healthy I do a lot of cardio workouts! I’m 5’7 170lbs I take natural supplements no meds. My 2 episodes I had were with a holster monitor detected 23 min heart rate went to 130 down to 40 then went back to normal. Second time was exactly a month ago around the same time. For around 5 min on and off. Heart rate went to 125 down to around 80 then went back to normal. Could certain stresses and anxiety cause this? Also Leto and diet change maybe excess workouts? Thanks!
I am 75 yrs old and developed A-fib while running I was doing 10 miles a day I got rid of it with high doses of potassium and magnesium and went back to my running it came back two weeks later the day after I ran 16 miles The same procedure isnt working as well as it did before ( it had taken only 6 days before) now its been 2 weeks and although it is better its still there A nutritionist told me it may take 4 months this time. I want to run a marathon but I cant do any training till this is handled or can I?
@@michaelhammond4150 Well, I'm Curious. Did you run that marathon? Did your AFib ever go away? (Maybe that's why God gave me bad knees before the AFib. He knew I didn't need to be training for and running in marathons!😁)
@@michaelhammond4150 YAY!👊!! One more question, please: Do you have any other risk factors such as blood pressure, ect.? Oh, and did you ever get prescribed any meds like betablockers or blood thinners?🤔
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Yes I had hi BP and tachycardia and all this went away I refused all medications and did KETO and lots of Magnesium and Potassium Look up Dr Berg on TH-cam
Hi, Dr Gupta. I was wondering if you could make a video explaining angina and how to determine whether the pain you're experiencing in your arms/chest/back/neck/jaw is heart-related, or, if it's more likely just muscle tension or something else that is not serious. Thank you for your wonderful content.
I was diagnosed with Paroxsymal af approx. 10 years ago but haven't been on medications for about 5 years, But recently I've had more episodes which come out of the blue and are frightening. I had bad childhood Asthma but grew out of it by my late mid teens but my doctor wants me to take 2.5mg Bisoprolol? I'm frightened to start this medication and am looking for assurance.
Dr Gupta has saved me many thousands of dollers and, possibly, also saved me from receiving a lot of unsound advice from other heart specialists (who, possibly, are the ones who down arrow his videos). He has put my mind at rest on many, many, occasions without me even having to leave my home. Thank you Dr Gupta.
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I know you haven’t had a comment in a while but these videos are still very helpful. Thank you. I believe I am in permanent Afib and had an episode last week where I got real dizzy and couldn’t speak clearly. The doctor thought my heart was flipping out and not getting blood to my brain. I see another cardiologist soon. I feel much more assured and confident after watching your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I've said this before but these videos are invaluable. They go a long way to alleviating anxiety.
Seems you have a sniffle - I hope you feel better soon. I didn't learn this in medical school but the Rx is ginger tea, early bed, and cuddles from the puppy. Works every time.
And you do deserve the pride of Britain award, so I'm thanking Linda as well for thinking of it.
I like that you were nominated for the PRIDE OF BRITAIN. I think your videos are some of the best ones that I have come across while researching A-Fib (which I have, permanently, and which bothers me, being so tired all of the time). I look forward to watching some more of your videos and have been sharing them on Tweeter. Thank you again! =)
OMG! Thank you so much for your fantastic videos. They are so reassuring. I wish every M.D. had your style. The way you explain things to people is nothing short of amazing. What a gift!!!
thank you. Your awesome and a blessing to the A-Fib community.
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Your videos have made a really big contribution to my well-being, thank you so much!
I can’t tell you Dr how much your videos help me. One of the biggest problems I think, at least for me, has been getting good clear information about this. You have solved this problem, and it has changed my life and outlook. Thank you.
Thanks again doc. This was a big help to a newly diagnosed AFib.
Thank you Dr Gupta from the bottom of my heart for your most informative video on progressive Afib etc . I‘am one of these patients that you mention in this study that was very symptomatic in Afib , no energy , dizziness etc from these episodes over a 20 year period from the age of 47 and had to be cardioverted 4 times maybe more ? ( as a result of open heart surgery for a mitral valve replacement. from contracting Rheumatic fever as a toddler . I now have a pacemaker, and I’am in A fib most of the time . I dreaded the day that I would have to live with Afib permanently .. my worst nightmare came through and I can live with it and get on with my life , it’s not perfect but I’am grateful my symptoms are lnothing like they where.. you are absolutely correct re this subject in this video and many other videos too that you have made re help with Afib . I have learned so much about this condition from you , your work is thorough and easy to understand for the lay person and so REASSURING! which can work miracles with heart patients in my opinion .. you deserve the nomination for the Pride of Britain .. you really do !! I hope you receive it for many reasons .. best of luck
Did you win the "Pride of Britian" Award, Doc? If you didn't, it was fixed!! You deserved it and one day everyone will know your name! You are exceptional!
He always goes to the point and answers what we want to hear. Never tries to sell anything. The way he talks and explains everything is very clear and
easy to understand. Here in Japan, most doctors are poor communicators, although their expertize is high.
Thank you, Dr Sanjay, your information is really really useful, and has given me strong hope that I can correct my Afib through lifestyle, diet and exercise. Interesting I have increased my magnesium intake to plus 600mg per day and my sleep has improved dramatically (max 3 hours before, now regular 7 hours continuous), so this along has made a big difference to my life. Thanks again
How very kind ..thank you so much!
Thanks sooo much for your great and informative videos , I regularly come back to this one when my afib is giving me grief and I'm feeling anxious and a little scared , this just reassures me that there are many others going through this and your explanations settle me down to get back on track ... thanks again for your exceptional efforts and sharing of your knowledge.... take care and keep smiling
What a truly lovely bloke!
You are a legend Sanjay you have helped me tremendously.
Dr. Gupta, thanks for this video...it was very reassuring to hear the results of this study. Did any of the participants not have any more episodes of AFib during the study? Thanks, Mike
Thank you so much for your generous sharing of this information. It makes me tear up actually. Stay well because so many need you.
Thanks doc I’ve learnt more from your videos then what my doctors told me
Thanks again Sanjay! You are so de-escalating of my fears about the paroxysmal Afib I have (I'm 72 years old and it started in earnest at age 69).. My NHS Electrio- Physiologist is only available to me if I get worse and my GP thinks I need stronger meds. So I can't ask him questions. So you are invaluable! I take Bisoprolol 3x daily having added 1.25mg at lunchtime to prevent late afternoon Afib (approved by my GP) to the morning and evening 2.5mg. I also take Taurine 1000mg 3x daily, and L-Arginine ditto and magnesium about 200mg 3x daily.(bisglycinate, taurate and malate ). As I take a lot of supplements for chronic fatigue and arthritis, I don't want to have to stop taking them due to going onto Flecanaide.it probably would have horrendous side effects anyway, like the Dialtzem did. Excuse my ramblings! Every blessing to you!
Thank you, Dr. Gupta! You are such a great help to so many.
I love all your videos. My cardiologist or any Dr spend enough time to explain anything so your videos are so helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for all your help . I have Afib two years ago I’m 64 and make me feel terribly scare..?taken all kind of medicine doesn’t help..! I was very healthy a this happened I don’t smoke not drink why?? This is limited my life style can travel now??. Feel afraid going places??? But the only thing I will do is make me happy and lest stress like you said .. most of the time it happens when I’m feeling stressed or depressed… ❤
Very reassuring, your awesome Doc. God bless.
Just received an AFib diagnosis and was prescribed two medications. Haven’t started them yet as I would like to see a cardiologist first. It’s a lot to take in suddenly. Age 74, female, no other risk factors. I need time to think and learn. My AFib comes and goes on it’s own. Already do yoga and am active.
Thankful to you Doctor..
This is very reassuring from someone who has just had a second ablation (two days ago) and I already know that it hasn’t worked. Thank you for your informative video’s.
Thanks so much for explaining this. I have persistent afib and one of those younger onset patients that do not tolerate it well. My biggest fear is that it will progress. It helps to hear the percentages and especially what generally happens if it did go permanent.
Wonderful wonderful man.... ❤
Thank you so much. I have learned so much more from you than I have from doctors- by comparison they are useless! I have paroxysmal A Fib. It’s gotten more frequent in the last 3 months. Your information helps me to feel more confident.
hey Dr. sanjay, thank you for another wonderful! wonderful! and informative video I absolutely love and appresiate them all.
ps. avecoures you deserve to be nominated and more:.!!!!!
thanks!
So much interesting information here. That sometimes patients tolerate permanent AF rather than the episodic type they had before.
Thankyou very much Dr Gupta for your vids. They are brilliant.
I’ve had long term af. When I was younger, I managed to overcome it up to a point and thought I was just having a ‘funny turn’. As I have got older, it hits me harder and now I have to lie down and almost faint at times.
I only found out recently that I have had AF and am waiting to see a specialist.
The attacks are frightening and stop me being able to do walks, go out and is very debilitating. It has totally changed what I am now able to do.
I've had similar symptoms and it can totally ruin my day. How are you doing now? Also I used this acupressure technique that worked within minutes to stop an irregular heartbeat! Though not Afib today. Maybe you would be helped too th-cam.com/video/xeo0BflPQ0Q/w-d-xo.html
Been in hospital three times now with afib episodes. They floor me. I’ve learned to give in and just stay in bed. My pulse is generally very irregular and when it’s really out, I get very dizzy. Can’t get it to settle. I’ll try acupuncture, thanks. Still not seen a specialist, a year on. Had 24 hour monitors but no real solution because of covid and not being able to see anyone other than when I went into emergency and was taken into hospital.
The last one was strong. I went to the gp. He measured my pulse at 170 and blood pressure was so low that he couldn’t take a measurement, so he booked me into hospital. They monitored me and then let me out!
@@iancraig I'm so sorry you've suffered so much! I can relate to needing to stay lying or sitting down and it's scary. I have as well, especially the past two months. Seems like I have an problem every day with Afib or palpitations, and have been so depressed that I can't function well some days. I seriously feel so much better since yesterday having tried that acupressure in the video i linked for you. Acupuncture may be more effective but acupressure can be done at home yourself. I've also read that the amino acids taurine, arginine and D-Ribose supplements help immensely and this article talks about it. Prayers and let me know if those things help you (if you decide about the amino acids as well). I haven't tried the supplements as of yet. By the way in the article, there's a supplement they suggest that has the amino acids combined, but as far as I can tell it's not available so you would have to buy them separately. A man posted somewhere about it and said since taking that combination he no longer has episodes. I hope and pray we can get through this and have a normal life very soon!
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Sorry, I forgot to post the article. Here it is..
www.drdalepeterson.com/Arrhythmias_dffd837f.html
@@Savannah-ed4rvYes, depression is increasingly a concern, I think. It gets me down terribly as well and I can’t get it into my head that I have to just stop. In my head, I feel like a young man but physically, the effects of afib and irregular heartbeat have started to massively impact n what I can do.
When my heartbeat is regular, my blood pressure is high and when it is irregular, it goes frighteningly low, so I can’t even get a proper blood pressure reading. During my last afib episode, the doctor tried to take my blood pressure. It was so low that he couldn’t get a reading and called for an ambulance!
On some days, I walk 7 miles or so and yet on others, 100 yards before I’m feeling dizzy.
It gets to the point where I’m actually frightened to take a walk in case it sets the AF off so I stay in bed for the day out of fear.
The doctors in hospital say very little. Just monitor. So I do feel very much on my own with it and so etimes even feel that one day, I am going to just collapse while out walking. That’s where depression can really become a problem.... you feel on your own and helpless. Unable to control it and frankly, you feel like an old person.
I have been taking magnesium every day but it doean’t seem to have changed much yet. I’ve eaten a lot of bananas for potassium. Nothing gets to it.
The only thing that seems to have helped is to just stop moving until it goes away. That can mean days. That’s when you have too much time to think about it and can cause you to feel really down.
It’s a horrible thing to have and so far, I feel that doctors have basically left me just to see how it goes. In between hospital stays, I’ve had a telephone call just asking me how I am once in a year.
I really enjoy all of your videos and the information I get from them. But I'm most thankful for the peace of mind I get. I have one question. What is the relationship between having a full belly and ectopics? I notice that I get more ectopics when I'm full. Also, why do I seem to feel my heart beat stronger after I've eaten? Does anyone else have this issue?
Once again, thank you Dr. Gupta.
I love your videos and they always have something to think about. My question is: if you have A Fib and it corrects itself, is it possible that it might not ever return?
This happened to my boss. He was an ultra runner. After he stopped he never had AFib again. That was 10 years ago. I doubt he is typical tho not everyone does ultras.
So reassured by this video and by Dr. Gupta's other videos on the heart. I recently moved to the United States from continental Europe and have run up against the added stress of having the medical profession here want to DO SOMETHING! about what seems to be my permanent A-fib.(Have had it at various times throughout my life and it is only recently (I am 67) that it kicked into gear full time.) I tolerate the A-fib well, am not at all out of breath or suffering from what some people do. I was swimming lengths for 45 minutes at a stretch, and this all has come crashing down out of fear because the cardiologist is telling me that the A-fib must be stopped! The two heart drugs I've tried haven't brought it down and now she'stalking ablation. If my A-fib doesn't bother me, why is surgery being suggested? I am not overweight, there is no history of diabetes but I have a complicating factor (perhaps) in that I had a patent forman ovale inserted five years ago after a TIA for which I was taking baby aspirin, only just recently switching to an anticoagulant. Happy to continue to take the stronger anticoagulant, but don't know why I am being told I need to normalize the A-fib. I am working on bringing down my heart rate using non-drug interventions and it seems promising on that front (heart rate dropping) even though so far the A-fib hasn't changed. I wonder if this rush to DO SOMETHING/ANYTHING has more to do with litigation and liability issues here in the USA.
Thank you for a reassuring post.... very helpful 😊
Congratulations!
Thankyou so much you have really helped me and have been so reassuring. All the Best to you.
Anyone with a-fib must take the following herbs; Cactus Grandiflores, Mothers Wart, Red Clover, and Hawthorne.
Another great video, Doc, you are helping many millions of people with your gentle approach and information. By the way, I diagnose a dry throat and prescribe a glass of water when making the videos......only joking, Doctor!
Thank you Dr. we really appreciate you thank you for all information y
Thank you! I SO enjoy your videos. I have much to learn about paroxysmal AFib, my new reality for the last 4 months.*ginny*
Can sleep apnea cause afib??
This is a very reassuring video. Thank you.
Great information Doctor! Very reassuring. 🤗🤗
Im 34 ... normally my pulse is around 80-90 ..and 3 days ago my heart started beating so fast that my Blood Pressure Monitor could not even show my pulse. I was so scared! I could feel my heart in hand .It felt like my heart is stuck and was just super fast beating ☺ I dont know how long but pulse dropped to 129! so that day I went to cardiologist .EKG . my heart is ok .but I have sin tachycardia. my blood results are good. he gave me Betaloc ZOK 50mg and Magnosolv . so I took 50 mg that day..and the next day 25mg.. and I felt calm but so tired,week ,breathless. ..my pulse was good but blood pressure was low. so doctor said I can take that pill just when it happens again!! I have back and left rib pain for a while but doc said its nothing to do with heart. Im going to see neurologist next week. I know I should be more stressless now but I think about it all day .its so scary. it took all my life energy ☺and cardiologist will give me Holter monitor in may ..should I wait or change doctor or what can I do please? (sorry for my english )
Very helpful.
Hmm, I thought I was ok until you said ag3 58; the exact age I was with my first diagnosed attack. I think I had them several years prior, possibly. I don't feel like an older person LOL.
thanks for your video... very informative...
Thanx for the reassurances Doc!🙏🏽
Lol Dr what are you like?. Next time get some water. 10 out of 10 for pushing forward. I like this video. Tons of good quality information. Thank you
Thanks again, doc. By the way, I hope your dad is doing a lot better. I'm sure he is since you didn't mention it.
Thank you so much! Your video is very informative indeed!!!
I learned that I had persistent AFib in 2019. I had no idea that my heart was not beating normally. It still does not bother me and I walk @ 2 - 3 miles almost every day.
I am not on any med. but considering anti-coag because I do not want to have a stroke.
I'm 60 and had my first Afib episode two months ago and didnt know it. I thought I was having many skipped beats. Finally the cardiologist gave me a patch for 7 days and I was in Afib the whole time. My trigger was a very cold drink that gave me a brain freeze and a frozen esophagus in the upper left chest. My heart rate initially went up to 96 but went right back down with vagal maneuvers making me think I had a SVT.
I am having a cardio inversion next week. On Eloquis and they will check my heart for clots next week before doing the cardio inversion. I have borderline genetic Long QT interval and so am on a precautionary beta blocker so my heart rate is always low.
I am hoping that I return to normal sinus rhythm and can stay that way from then on. I do not like the feeling of this.
I'm curious, given the low death rate of the afib patients, how many were taking blood thinners, and did these blood thinners prove protective against dying of a stroke?
Very informative and reassuring for someone now having paroxysmal AF. One question that I hoped this video would answer is whether the frequency of paroxysmal AF events changes over time. In other words, do people with paroxysmal AF have more AF events as they age or does it remain relatively steady, whether or not they develop permanent AF. I would love to hear your thoughts.
I have had parox. afib for 3 years. Have not developed permanent afib. My age is 72. At first the episodes were long, very intense. Sometimes lasting up to 8 hours. I was taking 400 mg. atenolol tartrate, at 100 mg. 4x a day. I was having approx 2-6 a month. I was switched to atenolol succinate/long-lasting to 200 mg., 2x a day. Now my episodes have been increasing consistently to almost every other day although not quite as intense and lasting not quite as long. So am not sure if this is a progression or medicine issue. Afib is a crazy malady and figuring it out can also make you crazy! I exercise at least 1-2 hours every day. I take most of the supplements suggested which help some of the time. Have tried breathing, vagal etc. suggestions. Have identified almost all the mentioned triggers as starting episodes at some point in time. A few are more frequent. Have lost 15 pounds and changed diet. I don't know if mine is progressing or it was change in the meds. I have been very stubborn about not going to er and having cardioversion or the meds they give you there. I have gone and sat in the hospital parking lot until the arrythmia finally stops. I have no co-morbitities. Am feeling really stubborn about having an ablation, which is almost the first thing the last 3 cardiologists I went to want to do, without out more than 10 or 15 minutes conversation. I feel hopeful about the new pulsed field procedure and am going to wait until it is approved and being done here in US, sooner rather than later I hope. Good luck! I would say afib is progressively taking over my life and my sanity! What a pesky problem we all share.
@@taosholly Sorry to hear about your AF issues. I am on metoprolol succinate 25mg 2x daily and it certainly helps, but it's no cure for sure. My EP told me to go to the ER for cardioversion if symptomatic AF is lasting more than a couple of hours. He thinking that there's no point in suffering for 8 hours or 2 days. I tend to agree with him. When I get cardioverted, I'm feeling better very quickly. That being said, it is scary and a lot of trouble. About ablation, I'm planning to get mine after the new year. At my age (50) and state of progression, it's about 75% successful. As you get older and have more frequent AF, the success rate drops a lot. It's still worth considering. Antiarrythmics are not that great (as you may be experiencing). Ablation is now seen as the first choice in treating AF rather than with meds (www.healthline.com/health-news/experts-have-changed-afib-guidelines-what-you-can-do-to-stay-healthy). Also, don't wait for PFA. The success rates and rate of complications are almost exactly the same as good ablation (e.g. cryo). The main benefit of PFA is going to be that it's a faster procedure. Otherwise, there's no real benefit over current thermal ablation techniques, plus PFA still has kinks to work out, which will take a few years. Good luck!
THANK YOU so much!
Thank you for this.
Dr Sanjay..I don't understand the difference between case 2 and 3. I.e., where 2 is an abnormal EKG and 3 is the presence of PACs etc. I guess I had assumed that ectopics were considered abnormal?
Brilliant informative video as always Doctor thank you.
You help me stay off drinking firstly, help me in losing weight conquest.
I do swim at every opportunity, but since finishing my Cardiac Rehabilitation I haven’t returned to my walking football over concerns of continuing breathing problem, I have my first face to face consultation with my allocated Cardiologist next Monday, so will see what he has to say and take things from there.
I have started taking magnesium supplement.
Can you define ECG abnormalities? Are you referring to Brady or Tachycardia?
My wife has had a fib for 15yrs and now has dementia. She had heart valve surgery 12 yrs ago, and she is on warfarin.
Thanks, l take a nap went l can which sleep rest the heart. No coffee soda fast food.learn 2 calm down.Praises The Lord!
Question. I’m on meds for AFIB. If I get the occasional heart palpitations is it palpitations or is it AFIB ?
Is it possible to have just one event of paroximal lone AFib at young age and never getting it again?
I have sleep apnea and just found out in October that I have Afib. They didn't tell me what kind. I want to know what I should eat and drink to improve my heart and health. I have not had an anxiety attack in about 2 months or should I say since I was set up with a cpap. I am on Eliquis and baby aspirin. I'm a little uneasy about that but taking it because the Dr. said so. I would appreciate your advice and don't worry I plan on quitting my meds. I just want to be informed to the fullest extent. Thanks! My name is Darlene
I was 35 when I had an episode of afib..I am a former athlete with no history and no abnormalities and in shape, I work as a firefighter..I was also studying for nursing boards at the time on a work day of 24hrs, I was taking diet pills to stay awake, extremely stressed, drinking 2 to.3 espresso and coffee that day while having a very bizzynday, I did this for 2 weeks and the boom it happened..no harmful side-effect just the palpitations, amioderone and sleep broke it...5nyears later same scenario at work studying for PA school finals back on stimulant diet pills, espresso, no sleep and added energy drinks in the mix that week flipped.me again in afib. Amioderone broke it. I have since stopped caffeine and am done with school. Nonissues..most doctors told me it was stress and caffeine toxicity. Like I said I'm in great shape, work.out 7 days a week, resting heart rate is 48. What do you think..lifestyle.changes? The electrophysiology doc wanted to cry ablate ..what do you think?
Did you ever get an ablation?
@Blake Moore no. All my cardiologist and ep said that I caused it with all the stimulants I was taking , I haven't had a peep in almost 2 years since event
@@proplayer341 I’ve had 4 cortisone hip injections & taken a prednisone pack once, all of these 5 times put me into afib within 2-3 weeks. EP wants me to have ablation, I’m just scared of that procedure, seems like most people have to have 3 or 4 of them and then sometimes it still doesn’t help.
@@proplayer341 EP also tells me once you’ve had just one ablation you will have more as you age no matter the cause of the first one. Hope he’s wrong!
@@blakemoore666 did you get one?
I’m having my 4th ablation in the last year and a half. Going in Jan 6 2021 if this doesn’t work it’s time for a pacemaker 🙈
I wish you all the luck in the world 🍀🙏
Thanks!
you sound like a hero from a Jane Austen novel
My mother had this problem and lived for 94 years.
Hi Jac, realise its a bit late as your post was 2 months ago, but would be interested to know at what age your mother started with AF and if she was on anti-coagulant meds? If she was, do you know which one as this would be useful info to those of us recently diagnosed with AF.
@@bertiebumwhistle2960 She told me about it in her seventies.
@@jaccrawford6185 Thank you for taking the time to repsond Jac, appreciated.
What about those people who have had Catheter ablation--are they protected from ever developing AFib again? Do they have a better outcome as far as developing AFib, then those who have not had a Catheter ablation? Very interesting video as are all of your videos.
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Can you please do a video about the ASD and afib connection?
Does any one know or have stories of people who had Afib and have been Afib free now.
I was 55 drank to much and was stressed had Afib in Sept 2020 had a cardioversion in Nov 2020 then after 6 months and drinking to much went back into Afib had a 2nd Cardio version in December 2021 still free nearly one year later. But on Flecainide 50g x 2 and Bisoprolol 5mg. Changed lifestyle eat healthy and cut drinking right back.
Not sure how long I'm going to be like this especially when I come off the Flecainide in April 23. Any thoughts as sometimes I think to much about it . Thanks
I had atrial fibrillation one year ago and I am 65 yrs old this coming September,,I had comorbities,heart failure and leak heart valve which is mitral and tricuspid regurgitation,,now I take my medicine maintenance,,is there need for anjoplastic or heart operation which is by pass heart operation,my mitral regurgitation is moderate while my tricuspid regurgitation is moderate.
My mitral regurgitation is moderate while tricuspid regurgitation is mild,is there need for heart operation for anjoplasty or heart pass operation.
Thanks for sharing your expertise. Im 34, and completely healthy, but I've had 7 cardioversions in the past 12 years. My ekgs appear somewhat normal, blood pressure good, echo is good. Medication alone has not been able to get me back to normal rhythm, so they always do a cardioversion. My cardiologist finally recommended an ablation surgery, but I can't afford it. Hoping I can find a way to get it soon so I don't have to keep getting shocked. If you know anyone who needs do research on afib participants, or who doesn't charge a lot for ablations, I'm a good candidate.
Also I want to know what book you would recommend to read on this subject
I found out I’m afíb once I had a wpw episode. I was 20 at that time
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Can afib episode be a short as 5 seconds only ?
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Love you videos, but it is so hard to hear you . Could you speak a little louder?
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Thank you dr. Gupta! I’m 37 and got diagnosed with lone afib I’m healthy I do a lot of cardio workouts! I’m 5’7 170lbs I take natural supplements no meds. My 2 episodes I had were with a holster monitor detected 23 min heart rate went to 130 down to 40 then went back to normal. Second time was exactly a month ago around the same time. For around 5 min on and off. Heart rate went to 125 down to around 80 then went back to normal. Could certain stresses and anxiety cause this? Also Leto and diet change maybe excess workouts? Thanks!
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I am 75 yrs old and developed A-fib while running I was doing 10 miles a day I got rid of it with high doses of potassium and magnesium and went back to my running it came back two weeks later the day after I ran 16 miles The same procedure isnt working as well as it did before ( it had taken only 6 days before) now its been 2 weeks and although it is better its still there A nutritionist told me it may take 4 months this time. I want to run a marathon but I cant do any training till this is handled or can I?
@Lee Maybe so, but I am into it , If I drop dead we will know you were right
@@michaelhammond4150 Well, I'm Curious. Did you run that marathon? Did your AFib ever go away?
(Maybe that's why God gave me bad knees before the AFib. He knew I didn't need to be training for and running in marathons!😁)
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217Yes the Afib went away and now I am doing 40 mile bike rides and may start training for a triathlon next year
@@michaelhammond4150 YAY!👊!! One more question, please: Do you have any other risk factors such as blood pressure, ect.? Oh, and did you ever get prescribed any meds like betablockers or blood thinners?🤔
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Yes I had hi BP and tachycardia and all this went away I refused all medications and did KETO and lots of Magnesium and Potassium Look up Dr Berg on TH-cam
Hi, Dr Gupta. I was wondering if you could make a video explaining angina and how to determine whether the pain you're experiencing in your arms/chest/back/neck/jaw is heart-related, or, if it's more likely just muscle tension or something else that is not serious.
Thank you for your wonderful content.
I was diagnosed with Paroxsymal af approx. 10 years ago but haven't been on medications for about 5 years, But recently I've had more episodes which come out of the blue and are frightening. I had bad childhood Asthma but grew out of it by my late mid teens but my doctor wants me to take 2.5mg Bisoprolol? I'm frightened to start this medication and am looking for assurance.
Describes me this does 😳
I am 36 and have paroxysmal AFib
You mentioned sleep apnea. Is sleep apnea a co morbidity?
You need to talk louder it's hard to hear you sometimes