Re: Low BPM
Hi Bob
a low heart rate is usually Bradycardia and not necessarily AF which is usually characterised by a 'regularly irregular heart beat' and a fast heart rate.
If you think you have AF the person to see is an Electrophysiologist not a Cardiologist, they are heart plumbers you need a heart electrician.
Athletes can be susceptible to AF.
There is no 'cure' for AF, treatment may control it and improve the quality of life.
Anne mentions cardioversion, a temporary measure to 'reset the clock' .There is also 'chemical cardioversion' using anti anthemic drugs.
I have an active uncontrolled very symptomatic form of AF , I take medication to help prevent a stroke as I have a high score on the CHADVAS scale, I refused to have the procedure called ablation to improve my quality of life for reasons I won't go into here .
There are new treatments being trailed that may be available in a few years.