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I am 2 1/2 years post surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation. The first 2 years, I did not have any episodes of arrhythmia. The last 5 months I have been experiencing many episodes of PACs and short (6-10 beats at a time) of atrial tachycardia daily (diagnosed with Holter monitor). I am on 10 mg of Propranolol 2x daily for tremor. Nightime is the worst--no matter how I try to relax, I feel the PACs and short bouts of tachycardia which in turn leads to many sleepless nights. Why did this occur after two years of a normal rhythm? and what does this mean as far as my cardiac health and future?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Sabiha Banu's Response
Hi There can be a chance of reoccurrence of the tachycardia or fibrillation eve after surgical ablation especially whenthe reason is not very specific. Please check oit with your cardiologist . Metoprolol added with alprazolam (betaanxit) will give you a good relief and good sleep. Do not stress yourself or increase your anxiety as the fibrillation increases with these factors. Take care
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How To Treat PACs And Short Bouts Of Tachycardia?
Hi There can be a chance of reoccurrence of the tachycardia or fibrillation eve after surgical ablation especially whenthe reason is not very specific. Please check oit with your cardiologist . Metoprolol added with alprazolam (betaanxit) will give you a good relief and good sleep. Do not stress yourself or increase your anxiety as the fibrillation increases with these factors. Take care