AF
I ended up on the operating table under anaesthetic having my heart hit with the Packer Wackers and I still hold a class 1...it didn't respond to the chemical treatment which is why they put the paddles on me...woke up feeling great...afterwards I was on some drug for about 3 weeks before I decided to take myself off of it...it made me tired and any exertion was out of the question...as soon as I came off that drug I started to feel better...to get my class 1 medical back I had to do a stress test, cardiac catheter which was an experience watching the dye flood through the blood vessels, holter moniter for 24 hours...mine started about 5 am when I got out of bed and lasted for 24 hours before it was fixed by the paddles...I had 4 beers the night before...the doctor put it down to the alcohol...I have never been happy with that as I had been recovering from a flu at the time and been working in very humid conditions and sweating a lot...I also had sleep apnoea at the time...so I think to just blame it on the alcohol alone really doesn't explain it, then again I'm not a doctor. I do however moderate my alcohol intake (never was a big drinker)
I guess it really comes down to what causes it...I have another mate who has had AF as well and he has his Class 1 back as well...
I have since had my heart checked and the Cardiologist told me that you can get it from going for a jog then coming back and having a glass of cold water...
Last edited by E&H; 3rd September 2012 at 03:53.