I haven't had an AFib episode in two years. Had it since I was 19 and I'm 46 now. Forgot which med (started with an F?) my cardiologist gave me but it was only for when I went into AFib and it was needed so infrequently its long expired.
I can feel when I'm on the edge of it so I just take it easy relax for a day or two and I'm good. Alcohol and caffeine do not seem to have an effect (though I never mix the two). It's without fail brought on by a combination of lack of sleep and high stress over the course of days. When I'm in that state something as basic as being startled by my phone ringing in the middle of the night or watching a scary movie can (and have) trigger it.
I was told that a long time ago that I would need that ablative procedure as I got into middle age but I'm not so sure.
funny thing I was in such good shape cardiologist joked he wasn't sure their treadmill would be able to get my heart rate high enough without help
