Yes. Afib that goes back into normal rhythm is called paroxysmal. It will likely come back at some time though. If you have stroke risk factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, previous stroke atc.) then medications like Pradaxa and Coumadin reduce the risk of stroke. Rhythm medications and ablation are used to reduce the frequency of the afib.
This is an issue that is best treated by a rhythm doctor. Electrophysiology studies and ablations do carry risks but major complications are usually less than 1 percent for such ablations. An ablation may actually cure our condition.
In general, people with diabetes, obesity, and coronary disease don not live as long as the general population. There is no particular time clock or answer, but controlling diabetes, weight, blood pressure do prolong life.
This does not sound particularly heart related. I believe some types seizures are associated with a change in taste or smell. Perhaps a neurologist could be helpful.
I do not think blood work would be particularly beneficial. there are many triggers for afib. Most of these are very individual. It should be treated like all other afib (stroke prevention, rate control, and drugs or ablation for symptoms)
For disclosure, I still consult for them. I do use and love the technology particularly for complex mapping procedures. I do not think that it will be widely adopted until it can be placed into currently constructed labs at an acceptable cost. It is mostly limited to places that are building new construction or significantly restructuring a facility.
I think pill in a pocket is not an unreasonable way to start. It has minimal risk in someone with a normal heart. It sounds like you are a good candidate for ablation. The time to do it is when, you feel that the symptoms warrant the risk of the procedure (real but infrequent). I would fail a medication first. (meaning either not tolerating or does not work).
There are many causes of chest pain. I would suggest an evaluation by a cardiologist.
Dr. Andrea Natale
Dr. Andrea Natale is a board certified electrophysiology expert and practices at executive medical director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Dr. Natale also is the Senior Medical Director at Pacific Atrial Fib and Arrhythmia Center in San Francisco. He visits MetroHealth in Cleveland, and Akron General, Ohio. He has pioneered a new circumferential ultrasound vein-ablation system to correct atrial fibrillation and performed the procedure on the world's first five patients. For further details Please visit :Link
Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy
Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, F.A.C.C, FHRS. is a board certified electrophysiology expert and practices at Mid-America Cardiology and The University of Kansas Hospital Clinics in Kansas City, KS, USA. He has several distinctions in clinical and research career to his credit and serves as an associate editor for Journal of Atrial Fibrillation.For further details Please visit :Link
Dr. Dhanunjay Lakkireddy, MD, F.A.C.C, FHRS, The Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute (KCHRI), KS, USA.
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