'Lone' Atrial Fibrillation and triggers
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2016
- In this video, Dr Sanjay Gupta discusses Lone AFib which is when AFib occurs in patients who have no other underlying structural heart disease and discusses some of the common triggers which bring on the Afib episodes. My website is www.yorkcardiology.co.uk and my Facebook page is yorkcardiology@gmail.com
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I'm taking magnesium and potassium supplement every day. They help control my A-Fib. My A-Fib attack will likely happen if these things happen at the same time: I didn't get enough sleep, I worked or exercise hard, I was under stressful situation, I was starving, and I didn't take my supplements. If I'm under an A-Fib attack, I would try to do deep, slow breathing. Usually that will help my heart reset its rhythm.
Yes! Me too! Being electrolytes it makes tons of sense why they could help this electrical disturbance in the heart. I do deep breathing as well, to calm things down, and sometimes if I feel the heart start to go funny, the deep breathing will get it back to normal.
@@barbaramah4422 same here and for me coughing helps
@@liancho16 Still the BEST strategy I have for getting my heart back to normal is exercise, moving the body around. Strenuous yard work, walking the dogs, just moving about doing various chores, usually gets the normal rhythm back. And how I LOVE sinus rhythm!
Lucky you guys
@@liancho16 yes
We need more cardiologists like you Dr. Gupta to look into the causes of Afib and to find a cure before Afib has a chance to progress. My experience so far has been that cardiologists tend to concentrate on treating the symptoms of Afib (with catheter ablation/anti-arrhythmic meds etc.) and by immediately placing Afib patients on anticoagulants. This is all understandable but I wish they had the time and resources to spend more time listening to the patient and fully assessing the potential causes, which you continue to do so admirably. Thank you again.
Therese Paolini - very true. But my cardiologist DID NOT put me on anticoagulant. He says everything looks fine structural. After a month of being on a HOLTER monitor I only showed random AFIB episodes, which all reversed in less than a day.
I have chronic Lyme which I have been told can cause Afib. Can this be treated without the typical drugs I.e. Eloquis, metropolol?
My EP wont even do that much ! im beyond help mentally because im so afraid of this condition… i have had no QOL for years and he doesn’t give a dam that at 47 im confined to my bed because im finished.. utterly done. Please talk to me im so scared
@@kevinj8258 Are you in the U.K? What is your trigger?
So wonderful to hear a professional who says let's look at the cause, instead of let's jump right to surgical procedures and drugs without even considering that. My heart appreciates you!
Exactly!!! Even going to a doctor scares me
Dr. Gupta,A breath of fresh air in the ' Black hole of Calcutta .' (Medical field)
How did I only discover you now??? Now I will stop crying over the spilled milk and start watching all of your videos! So far they are so amazing - so straightforward and so much more respectful of the "patient" than so many doctors tend to be...so enlightening and helpful. I will get back to you for sure - soon!! THANK YOU!!
Thank you sir.. I am 38 and suffering from Afib from last 7/8 years. With your videos i have got lots of insights.. Thanks a ton for all this.
I am learning so much from your videos - I am 81 and have had afib since 2018 - thank you.
I am 74 years old. Very healthy, no high blood pressure , no medications , no other diagnosis.
And I had one small episode. And am under a doctor‘s care. But they have found nothing. But your videos are so helpful.
I am trying to watch so many of them so that I can educate myself. In case my episode returns or there is something else wrong.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
This guy is the best he really has helped me, with these videos. The stomach heart connection really spoke to me. Thank you ....
Thank you for your generous kindness! It is appreciated immensely.
Thank you for this video . You are so nice and generous for making the time for educating us about afib.
Thank you for these videos...amazing!!!! I stumbled upon you just days ago and I'm taking my time watching one video after another absorbing everything you discuss. I've suffered a-fib since I was a very young teenager- been medicated since my mid 20's and now I'm 55. A fib was passed down from my father who eventually had a heart transplant and lived two incredible years free of his disease, until unfortunately blood cancer took over as a result from the anti rejection drugs, but he still lived two amazing years prior. Well thank you sincerely for these videos answering so many questions my doctors have never had time to answer in this detail.
As an ARNP with paroxysmal AF, I thank you very much for making this video! I think you are very generous to share!
I was first diagnosed with A fib at age 48. I had been very athletic in my youth and adult life but two years post cancer treatment I was not in good athletic condition at that time.
I have two triggers: too much coffee or not drinking enough water.
I’m learning so much from your videos. Thank you!!
I too developed AF at 48 and played football until 38. My first episode was after a party and was very dehydrated that morning and a coffee triggered it.
Admittedly my mother suffered from Af and eventually died at 53 from a stroke.
Dehydration and stress is the 2 main triggers for me these days.
Brilliant info Dr, this explains my symptoms. Some Drs I've seen at hospital A & E and ambulance service crew would benefit greatly from watching your video's.
Thanks again for sharing this video. Very insightful and very liberating to know the facts surrounding A-Fib.
Thank you for all this great information. Hope you continue to post.
Lyda van tol .
Thank you so much Dr Gupta for the clear explanation.
Your expanation makes me accepting the situation and let me listen more at my body
I am a classical singer who worked very hard and askes a lot of the body.
Had an ablation 7 years ago and now a lot of trouble again, I am 63.
Music is my life.
Good luck and thanks.
Thank you, Dr. Gupta, for your informative talks. I sm 64 years,
have diabetes (on insulin) Crohn's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. I take immune system modulators)azathioprine (Imuran) and Copaxone (glatiramir acetate).
My mother had diabetes, Sjögren's, and rheumatoid arthritis. She died at the young age of
66 years.
My son is 37 years and has primary progressive multiple sclerosis.I'm sharing this information as I thought you would find it interesting anecdotally. I believe much of what ails the human body is interrelated. Looking forward to your future vlogs.
Cheers!
Angela Simon
Monroe, Washington-USA
Thank you so much Dr. Gupta for your work on youtube.
I'm a few months into trying to find a cause of my AF. I've only seen my consultant once so far but like yourself, he's very keen to explain the possible causes. I've purchased a device called Kardia mobile that has been invaluable in capturing the sporadic event and the cardiologist was grateful for the information. Most of my events have been during the night and one of my triggers is alcohol, no matter the quantity. I'll be looking through the rest of your videos with interest so thank you for taking the time to make them.
Had a heart ablation done 11 days ago, doing extremely well now.
how are you doing this days?
Im encourage by your operation so glad it worked out for you because i find that it is so scary to think of having procedure.
It has been 2.5 years now, doing perfect.
All great after 2.5 years, 1st year I made mistakes while writing, also I got scared easily, but now I feel like I am 20 years old. All good.
@@mosesm7428 Fantastic. Treasure every day.
This is a great video. You have really explained lone afib clearly and in terminology that is easily understood. Thank you.
You are one of the best cardiologists on RUclips. Simple, clear and easy to understand.
Yes he is! He’s wonderful
Thank you for another very helpful video. I'm so grateful for this information.
Thank you so much for all the amazing information you put out Sanjay. I have 1/4 of my thyroid left and suffer with scary palpitations and I am going to share this with the endocrinologist when I get to see him. Also have friends with heart issues and not getting any answers so these videos will help them.
What a fantastic and informative video. Thank you so much for all you share.
Thank You Dr Gupta, for sharing this information on Afib. I have also watched Dr. Brewer’s videos on Afib and since I provided my information to Dr. Brewer, I will also provide it for you.
I am 5’-9”, weigh 155 lbs, I eat healthy and do not take any vitamins, I have been running 5 kilometers 3 times a week since I was 40 but do not run marathons, I drink about 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day and usually have one glass a wine with my dinner and sometimes a shot of brandy after dinner. I also eat a piece (about 30 grams) of dark chocolate every day
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I was first diagnosed with Afib back in 2010 when I was 49 year old. My doctor did this just by feeling my pulse and then sent me for testing. I do not know when it actually started and may have had it before I was 49.
I do not feel any different when I am in Afib and the only way I know is by taking my pulse. I am Normal about 55% of the time and in Afib for the remaining 45%. I usually go into Afib at night during my sleep and wakeup with Afib. I usually go back to normal after my run or after some brief exercises. Sometimes I go back to normal just by sitting at a desk or on a sofa not doing anything physical
I sometimes go into Afib after eating this may be the wine? I sometimes go into Afib just by sitting at a desk or on a sofa not doing anything physical.
My normal resting heart rate is in the 55 to 65 range. When I am in Afib my heart rate is on the 75 to 85 range.
I am now 59 and for the past ten years I have just continued with my normal life and have not taken any medications.
My recent Blood test measured my Red Blood Count to be just below the lower limit of 4.5 measured to be 4.25. My White Blood Count was measured at 4.3, my hemoglobin at 137 and my hematocrite at 0.39.
My doctor is now recommending one baby aspirin a day and vitamin D which I am taking. I have also seen your video on Warfarin versus NOACs and heard your comments about aspirin.
I will talk to my doctor and also look into natural blood thinners like garlic and fish oils.
For the past three weeks I have stopped drinking coffee and alcohol. So far no difference.
Thanks
Danny
You’re nothing short of amazing. You warm my heart. ❤
Dr. Gupta, Thank you very much for your videos. I have Afib, you are teaching me more about my problem. God bless you...
You have a fantastic way of explaining complex physiology for the majority of the population. Clear clean and precise. I wish you were based in the USA because I would send you a lot of referrals. Keep up the excellent work.
Jerry Morrison ND
I wish you had been around years ago. Thank you so much for your very descriptive explanations.
Very helpful info on Lone Afib which I have. Thanks for your efforts. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for producing such a brilliant and informative videos. You have well expanded my knowledge and decreased my anxieties. Bless you
Thank you so much Dr.. This AFIB is indeed a life sapping ailment. Im going through it at the moment. After being a lifetime athlete it seems just difficult to work all this out. I now have a better understanding and some triggers to work on.
How are you doing now? Hopefully better
Thank you so much, Dr. Sanjay Gupta. So helpful.
Useful data. Thanks so much for trying to help us all understand our condition! One trigger for me is a really big one; the way I sleep. If I sleep actually lying down (or lying on my stomach), it's a huge trigger for afib. I have been sleeping on a wedge for years, and sometimes sleep almost sitting up. It wasn't very comfortable when I first started doing it, but have gotten a bit more used to it. This is one major thing that has helped the afib. Other huge one is taking potassium and magnesium. This really helps too.
You're so right.. it helps a lot.
Potassium & Magnesium, vitamin B complex. etc are drained by excessive alcohol.
I have the same problem , I can’t lie flat else I get a headache on one side . If I check my heat rate it’s higher .I have to be upright and breathe deeply ,the head gets better and rate decreases . I try sleep on my right side and my head raised higher ,I do know sleeping on your left is not good also . Night time is a trigger .I am on medication forAfib
Thank you Dr. Gupta for being so generous in sharing your knowledge. I'm 61 years old. I first developed afib at the age of 51. At that time i am healthy and no comorbidities. With my first episode i was also diagnosed with H.Pylori. My first and subsequent episodes always starts with very severe abdominal pain,nausea and vomiting and progress to lightheadedness, dizziness and feeling of passing out. I have the episode once or twice a year and also every 1or 2years and occurs mostly at night while sleeping or working(i work at night sometimes). Anyways I seldom see my cardiologist because I can't afford the copayment. Thanks so much for the very informative video.
@vasilepoptean491+ Hey there! could you tell what medication do you take for that condition you talk about.????please
Wonderful explanations. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Your videos are awesome. Share most of them. Thank you
Thank you for this well done lecture.
I inherited my afib, thanks mum! Some of my triggers alcohol, Chinese food msg, dehydration.
Springtime445 my 49 and 50 year old brothers when diagnosed two years ago inherited from our Mom
For what it's worth, my triggers were: fine red wine such as Cabernet or Red Zin (vs. cheaper blends, which I can tolerate post-cryoablation); coffee (several or more cups a day) and now I limit myself to one really good grade of Free-Trade coffee made in a French press. Thank you for your in-depth exploration of this topic. Oh, and like the candidates in this study, I have mild osteoarthritis, but unlike the study, I have hypothyroid.
Wonderful man sanjar Gupta , explained everything to me and made me feel like friend he has a great sense of humor and very kind doctor, won't be worried next time I have to go back to the hospital, thank you so much Marsha curtis x x
Thank you doctor, you gave great info.
Thanks for the clear and usefull informatieontsluiting.
You are very appreciated Dr. Gupta
Watching this in Canada. Trying to understand my triggers. Eitherwise I am heart healthy and fit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on A Fib. These videos are so helpful and much appreciated. I think that over-eating and compression of the Vagus Nerve are something I will pay attention to after watching your talk about gastro-cardio.
You just described my symptoms. when overeating and compressing my stomach triggers palpitations. Being overweight could play a big role
I get same shit like twice a year i find out that its when i eat late and get gassed up in middle of night so i dont eat late anymore and then to get me out i go for a one mile run not hard just get my heart rate up and boom i pop out of afib
Thank you for your videos which are so very helpful. Informative and reassuring.
I have always suspected that my competitive running days contributed to my afib - now you have confirmed that. Now I just need to identify my triggers..... THANK YOU Dr. Gupta, for the information that you share... and I look forward to our chat this week!
A very detailed and informative explanation. Thanks
Your videos are very interesting and helpful ,THANK YOU !
Thank you for posting this video. I am (just) 34 and I developed Afib 8 days ago and it is still ongoing. Still very scarred about it all and this video has helped. Thank you
How has this been going for you?
@@DanWActual had a DC cardio version after 4 weeks. Fine for 8 months then back into afib. Another cardio version but afib back after 2 weeks. Then had an ablation and I believe I have stayed in rhythm since. However, I have not lifted (possible cause) since the ablation, but still exercise regularly and rigorously. My heart definitely feels ‘different’ now… Hope you are not going through the same thing!
@@andyriach2093 thank you! I had my first episode the other day after dealing with bad PVCs for a while. Only happened once but hopefully it doesn't happen again. I am 31. I believe stress, not eating well, dehydration and lack of sleep caused it. Had a couple rough weeks so I am definitely trying to change that. Thanks for taking the time to comment back!
AR. Hi there What were your symptoms of AFib? I am 34 and I don't know if I have AFib but it runs in my family. I am on beta blockers for tachycardia and ectopic beats. I feel I have something happening that isnt getting detected.
@@leanne3687 I saw your comment to AR. Also check to see if your Beta Blocker is losing its efficacy for you. If you have a new apple watch, when you feel like you're having an episode, you can take a 1 lead ecg. Kardia also has a 1 lead and 6 lead device. These devices can be incredibly helpful for recording events for your doctor.
I have lone A-fib and live in Perth Australia. Started when i was 50. I am now 64. Only treatment so far has been beta blockers which I take when an attack is in progress or looks possible - exercise, coffee, sleep brings these on. Sometimes stress, sometimes nothing at all.....I feel the attacks are different in nature and for me the A-Fib has different presentations. Different attacks feel different and the arrythmias are not always the sane in nature. Also some are more severe than others. . Your video stream is very interesting and I am grateful that you have taken the time out to explain current knowledge to us all. I am thinking of ablation and also Robert Ginsburg's distance treatment program. Any comments on either would be interesting. Thanks again Dr Gupta.
This is pretty much me from the coverage of this video. Really helpful.
Very interesting, Thank you
Thank you, Dr. Gupta, for your generous video on afib triggers. I was diagnosed with afib (familial and paroxysmal) at the age of 50. I am now 66. However, I have had afib episodes since I was young (20s? 30s? definitely by my 40s) and those episodes were connected to excessive alcohol use as I recall. Thus, as it never occurred to me that this was anything to worry about since I thought it was just part of being hungover, and to be honest, the early episodes were not so intense as they seem to be now. I have had 25 episodes since the beginning of this year (2017) and it is now late September. I take only a 325 mg aspirin, no other meds for afib. Earlier this year I started Lipitor and quit it after three weeks during two intense episodes of afib that lasted around 38 hours each and came one day apart. I was to start Xarelto, but didn't, as I had a bleeding episode after I started taking CoQ10 and fish oil capsules, in addition to the aspirin, in reaction to the 38 hour episodes. I am afraid to return to my cardiologist because I never do anything he says except continue taking the aspirin, which was prescribed when i was 50. My afib almost always starts at night in the wee hours. It usually dissipates over the course of the day, but not fully until the next day. I track it by feeling my pulse, which seems to get more regular as the hours progress, though my pulse is sometimes hard to find.
MY TRIGGERS are as follows: too much salt (eating out is a problem, and I try to drink orange juice with those meals to get potassium to balance out the salt); too much potassium, as in drinking too much orange juice to get rid of afib and then making it worse; alcohol (I quit drinking), overexertion physically; under- exertion physically, as in not getting some moderate daily exercise for a few days; gastrointestinal distress (I take a GasX to help with that) or pressure (like constipation) or simply eating too much; dehydration; too little sleep; too much stress; caffeine ( I limit myself to one 28 oz pot of weak black tea a day made with 2 grams of tea); chocolate (I have quit all good chocolate, like 70% cocoa and am thinking about quitting ALL chocolate in any baked goods, ice cream, candy, etc.), sleeping on my left side (I now sleep only on my right side and my back).
I am sure there are more triggers I forgot, and others in that combinations of the above frequently trigger afib. Other conditions I have include bronchiectisis, osteoarthritis in knees and hips, a large pancreatic cyst that is under observation, dysthemia, among other stuff that crops up. Hope all this helps someone. Thanks!
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Thank you Dr Gupta
thanks.. i really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment:-)
Your videos help me soooo much! Thank You Thank You!
Hi Dr.Gupta, I appreciate all your knowledge you share with us, ordinary, but suffering people. Thank you so much,
My trigger was in my opinion Radial shockwave therapy I received from physiotherapist because my severe shoulder pain.
Since my second treatment my heart is very very irregular it makes me worried.
good information. thank you
I’m in afib all the time! Would welcome a break from symptoms x Thank you so much for your help ❤️
That must feel yuck. I guess the upside is that it wont kill you. But still very unpleasant.
@@grantadamson3478 It could kill her or she could have a stroke. My heart rate, while at my cardiologist appointment, was 277. Shocking. I am 70 and ended up in the ER for 6 hours. Scary as hell.
@@mimirose5909 mine was well over 200 for 2 days and I constantly felt like I was going to pass out. I was rushed up to cardio A&E and went down for an angiogram. No disease in the heart at all but after stopping my heart they had trouble restarting it and then it took a while to get it back in sinus. I was in hospital for a few days….it’s a terrible feeling when it comes on isn’t it.
@@starlight1867 God bless you sweetheart 💙💙🙏🙏. I couldn't believe mine went to 277. Hoping my never goes that high again. My echocardiogram came back good, thank God. Now I am wearing a heart monitor til December 1st. Scary and frightening for sure. Take care of yourself
@@mimirose5909 you will be in my prayers Mimi and I hope they can control your symptoms. I was fairly stable in attacks for quite a while, was exercising regularly including Pilates and Yoga with an excellent diet but recently have had two more attacks out the blue. Not as high but aweful symptoms. That’s when I found this channel and am going to try supplementation with magnesium and up my potassium a little to see if that will help. You take care and I hope your symptoms ease soon. God bless 🙏
Watching from New Zealand... you show kindness and generosity to us..🙋♀️😁A paroxysmal A Fib case here.. Certain foods would trigger originally...but 4 years later...MUCH more settled..
Increased Magnesium in my diet.. walking regularly..dont drink tea coffee..chocolate fine..
THANK YOU so much for all you do 😁
You're so welcome! I really appreciate your support - it would mean a tonne if you'd consider subscribing to the channel Sandra. Best wishes
Sanjay
Thank you. I'm trying to figure this out. Very helpful.
Thanks Marianne
Id be so grateful if youd consider sharing and subscribing:-)
Great video! I have been a heavy weightlifter and runner/ cyclist since 17 and I am now 60 and just got into persistent AF awaiting another ablation. I found the weightlifting probably was a cause but if I stop or reduce the AF is actually more likely - so once you start its not good to stop!
Charlie Chilla so if you workout, you mustn’t stop? I’m lost here
I am 35 and have PS Afib, still figuring out my triggers.
Love your videos! I have a long history of cardiac defects- ToF and Pulmonary Atresia.
@AngieFay Lofts Hi Can I ask how you got a diagnosis as I'm 34 and Feel I have got possible AF it runs in my family and I've even got an ECG monitor I purchased and have had episodes that results in Arrythmia. I am going to send results to hospital for investigation.
@@leanne3687 hi there, from my memory the AF was picked up on an echocardiogram recording or an a cardiac ultrasound at one of my appointments with my cardiologist, back last year. I also have a S-ICD with a device that records V-fib etc.
@@that-salty.ocean.latte-vib1074 Hi Thankyou for your reply!! I appreciate that. Did you have any notable symptoms? Kind Regards Leanne
@@leanne3687 onset of tiredness, racing heart then normal heart rate, lightheaded and feeling “out of my body” then a need to talk myself outta fainting- these were the strongest symptoms. Mine paroxysmal and so it comes and goes- my triggers can be from excitement to alcohol and stress. But it can come on randomly too. So, always safe to get checked. Ask your healthcare provider about atrial fibrillation and discuss your own symptoms if you feel like you may have a heart in AF.
All the best x
Thank you for your excellent explanation of possible AFib triggers. This is so incredibly helpful for patients to know. Very much appreciated; Blessings on your work.
I wish you were my doctor! :)
Ty so much. U r a very good Dr ❤
Thank you Doc. You give me so much consolation that whatever my symptoms there is hope to live a satisfactory life. All is fear gone when you explain all that you have learnt from various studies.
You are so humble it is encouraging to listen to you.
God bless you with the desires of your heart.
Usually my sudden A-Fib will occur immediately after a palpitation or idioventricular rthyhm while I'm in bed. My two scary afib attacks occured after waking up. I do have sleep issues and dont' get enough sleep. I'm on flecanide 50mg and it helps keep the palpitations away. I am also on an anti anxiety prescription in case the afib is caused by anxiety. Your videos help alot. I also notice if I talk too fast I'll get palpitations. So, taking a step back and breathing helps alot as you have mentioned in other videos as well. Again, very much appreciated your videos.
Thank you Dr. Gupta. I did get a Cpap machine, it has helped correct sleepless nights, and have had no Arythmia for a month. Thank you for sharing your wisdom & knowledge.
You have calmed me, thnx soooo much !
I'm 37 and I get Lone Afib. Pretty fit and healthy. My trigger is usually cardio exercise when my heartbeat reaches 140bpm. Normally lasts about 48 hours
I am a nutritionist with an interest in the causes of metabolic disorders - they are all linked to inflammation and/or autoimmune responses caused the the impact of faulty diet on the nervous responses of the gut wall and cell function that impact gene expression through epigenetics.
I had paroxysmal AT for the past 13 years but have now resolved it through understanding that the basic cause is an imbalance in the autonomous nervous system in which the sympathetic activity is excessively stimulated.
I came to this understanding following a period a couple of years ago when my previously stable AT from the use of flecainide suddenly ended and I went through a year of fluctuating blood pressure and AT. From birth, like many athletes, I had a low blood pressure and pulse rate but during this period both increased by around 80%. My heart specialist had no answer, even when I pointed out that it was likely due to increased cortisol response as it occurred after waking when cortisol level is highest and I could bring my heart rhythm back to normal through exercise - the normal response in the human body to the fight or flight mechanism.
I tried change in diet to lower my cortisol response - this explains some of the triggers you mention- but I did not get a consistent effect. I then developed tinnitus and it was only when researching causes for this that I came to understand the cause for both when I looked at the website of Dr John Bergman. a chiropractor, who claimed that they were due to imbalance in the autonomous nervous response due to a forward neck position putting pressure of the cervical and upper spine that invokes such as response. I then realized that my AT had developed at the time I had an operation for a collapsed disc in my lower spine and a new MRI scan showed that I had problems with a fused vertebrae in my cervical spine. Following attention by a chiropractor my tinnitus is improving by leaps and bounds, now being absent around 70% of the time, but of equal interest is that my AT has gone with my pulse rate moving from a normal for me low 50 - 60 value to a more normal 70 -80 and blood pressure 90-100/ 60-70.
This explains most of the symptoms and causes of AT you give in the video as the balance in the autonomous nervous system is affected by many factors including diet, stress, gut bacteria, cell aging and genetics.
Thank you Dr Gupta, this has been very helpful. I have had lone Afib since October 2014. I am 62. In the last few months, all of my episodes have occurred between midnight and 7:30 am. I used to do long walks but have stopped due to exercise seeming to be a trigger and stopped all coffee, tea and food with a lot of additives. The one thing I would like to mention is on two occasions I was in bed for hours with an episode, over 12 hours, and within a few minutes of getting out of bed and sitting at my computer the palpitations stopped. I am wondering if there is a nerve that is being pinched while I am lying down that may aggravate my condition. I have decided to go to a plant based diet and reduce sugar and start yoga and stretching classes.
Finally, has anyone heard of turmeric being a trigger? I was taking a lot of it before my condition started in 2014.
Thanks again DR Gupta and good luck to all my fellow Afibbers !
hello Mike,
I have started magnesium also, I take chelated magnesium ( glycinate), along with 5000iu of D3 4 times a week and 500 mg of vit C four times a day. I read a report indicating patients who had ablations and took 2 grams of C per day had a much-reduced reoccurrence of afib than those who did not. Also, since I no longer feel comfortable biking or walking far from home I bought a small mini trampoline and bounce on it 5 to 6 times a day for 6 minutes each time and then do stretching exercises. I love the trampoline. I feel it tones up my interior muscles and organs.I have been keeping a journal of all my food and afib occurrences and noticed in the past 12 months 3 of 9 were on a holiday or my birthday and 4 of the remaining happened within 24 hours of exerting myself for an extended period of time. I am beginning to think if my heart rate gets too low at night it can trigger afib or if i raise it too high through tension or exertion over long periods of time it is also a trigger. I switched to the metoprolol succinate which releases over time and i think that helps too. I also take a nap during the day and do not sleep more than 6 hours at night. I have also lost about 17 pounds through eating smaller portions. I am getting close to 3 months with no afib and it feels wonderful at the moment. Mike, try adding the vitamin C and D . I had my vitamin D tested and it was low.
Mike, that sounds outstanding, I think your exercise combined with a vegan diet seems like you should be very healthy. However, I did notice the worst month I have had was the month i had my stress test. I woner if extended periods of pushing the heart muscle is a trigger for some people. I noticed in my log that several of my episodes took place on a holiday or birthday. Since it seems unlikely for them to have happened randomly and i do not eat much differently on Holidays I am wondering if stress is a trigger in some of my incidents.
It sounds extremely plausible. I would look into finding ways to sleep more soundly. I find swimming before bedtime is very relaxing, and there are some good sleep recordings on pandora to listen to before going to bed. . I do not think there is one answer to the afib riddle. I do believe that as we get older we lose muscle tone and gain weight and this somehow is a factor, as is extended periods of stress, along with the normal food and chemical triggers. I am going to continue with he 2 grams of C and magnesium and my trampoline exercises and work on reducing stress.
Thanks Mike, I will do the same. Do some research on the magnesium, some forms are harder for us to absorb than others.
I got mine on amazon, it is Doctor's Best High Absorption magnesium 200 mg tablets
Hello Robb, I just experienced a series of midnight to 6AM Afib events. A new sleep study showed that my CPAP settings were too low at 12 cm H2O and my blood oxygen levels were in the low 80s!!! Raising the set pressure to 17 cm H2O reduced the AHI events to 0 and I haven't had an AFib event now for 3 weeks...
U r d best Dr Sanjay
A GREAT DOC
Thank you
Helpful!
Thank you Doc.
This was actually fun to watch!!! I have been told I need to see a cardiologist for Afib. Just today. so really informative. Loved it. Age 55.Female. Started having chest tightening and a pin size sharp pain after I climbed a hill after working kindergarten yard duty, in the heat.Did it for a year. Quit my little fun job. Went to the doc. Had an EKG and he saw something! Used to be a body builder, back in the day. Thanks again! God Bless
How are you today? Thanks
thank you for your support through these videos
when I had a-fib episodes my triggers were sleeping, exercising or strenuous activities and sugar.
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Thank you Dr. Gupta for this video. I'm 61 and just had a episode Wednesday this week. Ugg! I hate this feeling. Yep I was sleeping and woke up with this weird feeling in my chest. Although this is the first time it has lasted like this or I have been diagnosed with conformation ECG. I have had the sensation or weird feeling like pounding or my heart beating rapidly at times for most of my life. Most likely I've had AFib and never knew it until now. Desperately looking for solutions so I don't have to be on blood thinners and pulse reducers. Thanks again maybe there is hope. Maybe going back to a CPAP, watch what and when I eat like before bed time, cut out chocolate, pop and coffee.
Yes I had two attacks after eating chocolate so I gave it up
heredity with the young patients having AFib both of my brothers have it, one 50 💔 and the other 49 💔 just diagnosed 2 yrs ago. One had 2 heart attacks within a year and now has a pacemaker and a defibrillator. And into being so healthy and has worked out everyday, tok9
, eats right since he was in freshman in hs ! after my mother was diagnosed the doctor told her "you have your kids get checked because it's hereditary" Her sister who was told she had mitral valve prolapse many years ago, but no it's a fib their brother and a few cousins on their side of the family also do. Now that I just watched this doctor's other video on the importance of Magnesium and that it helps the heart so much! I'm taking it everyday!! I find this interesting,
I have to get EKGs regularly due to a medication I take, sometimes it comes back my heart beats are irregular and this dr just said something about high blood pressure can cause this a-fib, these irregular heartbeat can be from me not taking my high blood pressure medicine for a week at a time, now I'm wondering if this could be why it's happened when I taken my EKG! I've got to find out if that could have something to do with it but I don't think there's any way I can even find that out?? Been told I don't have a-fib thankfully but God be with all with all those of you that do. 🙏
And they hurt him see it can come and go?! Wow b
I was a highly trained athlete when younger, played and trained all sports from 8-25 years old, heart rate in the high 40s in the early morning hours, I have bradycardia, heart rate typically 48-60 at rest, my mother and uncles have Afib however they developed this in their late 70s, mom has a pacemaker now at 85, I'm 59, thought I experienced my first Afib in my mid-30s skiing on a mountain at Sun Valley, warm sunny day, dehydration?, family has a history extremely low cholesterol numbers, my calcium score is 0, eating foods with corn is sometimes a trigger, alcohol can sometimes be a trigger often 3 sips of beer or whiskey, have sleep apnea and currently blood pressure above 120 systolic. Haven't had an episode of Afib in 4.5 years, until recently with several incidents after midnight, found out following sleep study that my CPAP set pressure now must be 17 vs 12, at 12cm H2O my blood oxygen was in the low 80s!!!! Afib has stopped since I raised the CPAP pressure to 17 that dropped my AHI to 0. On beta blocker and Cardizem to control rate..
Heart rate at 40s when sleeping? Lots of people from what I understand have heart rates at rest in the 40s… myself included- I was wondering about it and dug further and found that many people hearts go into 40s especially while sleeping.. what’s worrisome is getting down into 30s and 20s especially
I’m at 42-48 while sleeping resting
Dear Dr. Gupta - you are concise and professional in your very helpful videos plus a very soothing manner with your explanations. Most importantly, your videos on af have given me the strength and courage as an af sufferer to carry on my life normally and have enabled me to stop worrying and pursue life wholeheartedly ( no pun intended) Your work on you tube is so important long may you continue
Nice video thank you ! Any doctor who says a 52 year old is a young guy gets my vote !!
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Thank you sharing this systematic review of afib triggers.
My triggers seem to be dehydration and being tired. I recently had my magnesium, potassium and thyroid checked.
Two weeks ago I watched on RUclips "Eating our way to Extinction", the well researched advantages of becoming planted bases whole food diet (
vegetarian/vegan). I feel terrific with no afib. Yea! What we eat makes a difference.
Hi are you on blood thinners at all? I’ll have to watch the video you mentioned. Thanks
Very interesting as always, I do so enjoy watching your videos. My husband was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in his early 30’s after suffering dreadful spinal and hip pain since he was 18. He is now 77 and the disease has finally burnt itself out but he has paroxsymal A-Fib and also had a heart attack 19 months ago. I’ve often wondered if the AS was somehow implicated in his diagnosis of A-Fib. Is it ok to ask what your opinion on this would be?
Had lone a fib after a colonoscopy threw my electrolytes off and low potassium brought it on. Have not had another episode, thank goodness, had never had low potassium before. I did notice your list of triggers are similar to migraine triggers and vasovagal triggers.
Was diagnosed with AFib last Sunday my wife took me to hospital. My heart was in a fib for 3 hours or so they gave me some meds in iv. It finally settled down. Been under some stress recently and had coffee that morning. Also been taking about 3000mg of turmeric a day. Learned later that Turmeric can cause heart Rhythm problems. Also read an article today about Lead in Turmeric from the way it is processed. I am 52 my Cardiologist says I am in great shape and he won’t be putting me on meds. All my test came back great.
The AFib is something my 87 year old mother has had in the past but has not suffered from it in 20 years or more.
And she stopped taking the drugs they gave her for it. Just thought I would share.
Just been diagnosed AFib, blood tests tomorrow, on 2.5mg Bisoprolol. I take Turmeric will stop now and drinking coffee. Had a AVR 4 years ago so on a hot line to my cardiologist, also GP I saw today was very on the ball.
Hi how are u doing now after that any afib episode came to you?
vimal raj very well thank you. The Afib was actually caused by sleep apnea. Just had to stop sleeping on my back. My tongue was falling into my throat. This is my bodies way to tell me to wake up and realize you have no oxygen. All good now.
James Stewart , I’m glad for you, how rid you manage your Afib?
I’m a new with Afib, went to ER , doctors worked hard on lowering my HeartRate and controlling the rhythm on heart, , they try different meds on my IV , finally, my heart rate were lowered, but still the irregular rhythm. Went home the next day, on meds, but saw my cardiologist an put me on flecanide and metoprolol, and Eloques,
At this time, I have lower heart rate and heart rhythm still irregular and still get those flatters🤷🏻♀️.
Next week going for Stress Echo test
Yep. My mom started having after bypass. (Bypass gave her septicemia) refused Coumadin and Amerodione. Lived almost twenty more yrs...94.
Hey Sanjay, I have been watching your interesting videos on Afib lately because a week ago I had the privilege of having an episode. Excitingly, I do not have ANY of the triggers you mention. I am 67 years and this was my first Afib. Family history - dad died of a massive heart attack and my brother had heart surgery for four block arteries. I have learned quite a lot from your well explained videos. I am wondering though why have a become a victim to the heart condition, very suddenly. I am now ta 21:45 king Aspirin and half a Metropolol. Look forward to receiving your input. Cheers, Mariette 21:45
So helpful. Wondering if sleep medicine or any other medication exacerbates AF?
Thank-you for all of your explanations. I wonder have you any experience with acupuncture?
I feel it helped me. I found a Lady that's been in practice for 38 yr. and has treated many conditions with acupuncture. I've seen before and after photos of her patients.
Dr. Gupta, this was very interesting. You mentioned AFib can be brought on during sleeping if HR goes down. In what range would the heart rate be to bring it on? Sometimes my early morning bp can either be high or normal but the HR can go to 48, when, during the day, it is usually in the mid-50's. This is on 12 1/2 mg. of Atenol in the evening. Could that HR bring it on? The first time I had Afib it was when I was extremely stressed. Had it a couple of times since, Echo show all okay. Taking a Xanax helps it usually go away or mostly. Recently went to doc & got a mag. IV. ALL better afterwards. I also felt alive again & was able to do two chores when I got home. Do you think it could possibly be a low RBC magnesium that causes it? Where can I find a cardiologist that is as good as you, that researches and looks at the individuals case? Thank you for this video? I have a cardiologist appt. soon. What questions should i ask her?
Thank you for the enlightenment !
My Dad had a Pacemaker . . . and I have been a very well trained athlete since I was 15 years old. AT 67, I can now see why I have just developed A-Fib. I finally discovered this happening one night when I woke up to use the bathroom. The symptoms were so mild that I wasn't sure that it was even an issue . . . Thank God I had it checked out ! I haven't discovered my triggers, but have stopped the caffeine intake and also make sure of hydration levels and sufficient sleep !
Thank you for sharing !! :)
I Said to my cardiologist prof prash sanders here in Australia I wonder what the percentage is of afibbers who don’t have any lifestyle/medical factors but still suffer from it and are there many patients who have eliminated those factors but there is still no change in their condition. His reply was almost no one has no risk factors 40-45% AF settles if you manage risk factors in the rest we would need to consider an ablation. managing risk factors needed to improve ablation results also.
Eliminated most of my risk factors just the excess weight which needs dropping before the ablation booked for two Months - 3rd cardioversion booked for two weeks. On Amiodorone, metoprolol and verapamil fingers crossed I can get off these nasty drugs with a successful ablation but 10 years of this condition will m not confident I wish my first cardiologist had done an ablation back at the start of it all. Been following you for years love your work
Thank you doctor your video is very helpful. A m having a AFIB. in a 2 years time Currently a m on a medications After I was put on a medication my heart rate is not going up,but I have a lots of irregular heartbeat sometimes is lasting more than 2 hours. A m on a waiting list for a Atrial Ablation. I hope it will help for me. A m from Australia. Tank you again your video. 😊
Can I request a video on labs you like to run or see to determine ones current or future heart health. Thanks.
Thank you sir u r the only doctor who related GERD and afib....I have palpitation while I am bloated but ecg every times comes normal
Thankyou. I'm exactly what you just mentioned... take my meds regularly but still experience episodes . On waiting list for ablation surgery. Still trying to figure out triggers. I take cold showers, hydrate, up my dose when I have an episode