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Have had a monitor on this weekend as still having some kind of arrhythmia problems which do not seem to be getting any better. Question, was out for a gentle cycle ride and a walk round some botanic gardens and had the awful tight feeling in sternum/neck with which I could keep going with but felt uncomfortable (this feeling is with me most of the time),however on the way home was aware that I was feeling good and the tightness had gone. It was almost as if I had to meet a certain rhythm, has crept back now, could RR settings cause you to be too fast when it is unnecessary? . When things are settled feel so close to being sorted Feel very humble moaning after reading the post earlier the good old NHS popped mine in no question asked, we pay our taxes but not having the financial worries is such a huge bonus.
As the regulars say just getting out can give you a boost.
Cheers Jane

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Yeah, that works

by Theknotguy - 2015-04-19 02:04:33

I've got the Medtronic with the APP (Atrial Preference Pacing) setting. What the APP does (very simplified) is to bump up the heart rate when I go into afib Seems the heart can't keep some kinds afib going while the heart rate is faster. Doesn't work that way all the time, but sometimes it does. So your point about hitting a certain rhythm probably holds true. But it won't work if you go into afib with RVR.

I've seen members on the forum suggest a magnesium and calcium supplements as a help in reducing afib sessions. For me the jury is still out as far as the supplements. But it's something that supposedly has helped for some people.

Probably the most important thing is getting out and keeping moving. The citizens of the UK do a lot more walking than the American citizens so that's a big plus in your favor.

Tried to get my EP to say a pint of Guinness would help with afib but he wouldn't go for it. And it tasted so good. Ah well.

Hope things continue to go well for you.

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