Vagal AF ?

[Guest guest]

I have been treated for some form of Atrial Fibrillation for the last 10

months during which time the attacks have rapidly progressed from once a

month to once every 48 hours. Having spent some time researching my

particular symptoms on the net it would appear that Vagal AF would be the

best diagnosis.

As my doctor has so far steered away from a specific diagnosis I wonder if

any of you more experienced sufferers would venture an opinion if I describe

my experience.

I am 44, male,physically fit with no other heart problems.

The attacks always occur when at rest ,usually in the evening. Light

excercise will return my pulse to normal 95% of the time.

I have a fairly slow pulse rate which decreases even more when in AF.

Beta -blockers made the symptoms worse.

I am currently taking 150 mg Amiodarone plus 50 mg Mexiteline per day (plus

Warfarin). The consultant says this will be the final attempt to reduce the

attacks through medication.

The next stage will be an ablatum although it is not expected to be very

successful ,which will mean some form of bi-atrial pacemaker.

For some one who knew nothing about all this under a year ago the rapid move

toward a pacemaker has come as something of a shock !

Any comments or useful information gratefully received.

Steve