Af the silent enemy

[@msnpassjan2004]

Since I found your channel a couple years ago, my aFib is doing much better. If I had to pick one or two things that helped me the most it would be Magnesium Taurate and the elimination diet.

[@Jaime-sq5rt]

Thank you for your useful videos. I started taking magnesium glycinate after watching you channel and it has improved my quality of life.

[@janwilson9485]

Thanks for another useful video. Your clarity and expertise is priceless. You have helped me live with my PAF, ectopics, ablation and current questionable heart function more positively. I have picked up so many useful tips from you re. lifestyle changes, Kardia device and magnesium supplementation (to mention just a few). With the way the NHS has been decimated over the last few decades you really have offered a lifeline that the NHS is now too overstretched to provide. Again thank you so much.

[@Bmarker299]

Outstanding! Clear and exceptionally well delivered. Very useful. Thank you

[@SovereignKnight74]

I deal with this from time to time. It flips and flops, somersaults, speeds up. I noticed it happens when there is gas/bloating. I'm 46. I'm 6'1" ~280 lbs. I also suffer from Sleep Apnea, I do use an Airsense 10 machine. My Doctors know about this from my past, but they never found it critical. I, to this day, get unnerved when an episode happens.

[@viking3954]

What helps me a lot is magnesium. So much so that I'm scared to run out, always an extra bottle in the cabinet

[@josemolina3264]

Gas stimulates the sympathetic nerve, that is why you might feel that. Magnesium and potassium works for me.

[@Sfbaytech]

Magnesium. He has a video on it. Works!

[@aleksandrazimpel8097]

Sovereign Knight , please watch Wim Hof breathing and cold exposure as well Buteyko method of breathing exercises, it will change everything for you

[@gavinraine302]

Hi Doc I came to see you in 2010 after an episode of AF and we discussed life style changes which resulted in me losing over 6 stone and becoming more healthier however the eptopic beats seem to get worse and I tried and tried to get back to see you but I am out of area and my financial situation changed dramatically. Just before the covid19 hit I had another episode of AF resulting in me being rushed to Doncaster hospital for observation. Previously my GP suggested I go on bisprolol for the eptopics and lansop for my BP which had started to creep back up. My weight unfortunately has gone back to what it was and my recent cardiology meeting basically said get the weight back off and stay on the Bosporol for life. I am concerned that the weight isn’t the real issue as he wants me to loose muscle as well and that when I asked for the calcium test and a treadmill test like you gave me he refused saying I am low risk of group 1. However they offered me an anti coagulant but said they would not take it. I am so confused please can you help as you have been the only doctor that has helped me. My mental health is taking a beating here with no answers. Your videos have been a great help but I think I need more investigation and this video has backed that up. Many thanks doc!

[@YorkCardiology]

Hi Gavin. Sorry to hear you're struggling. If you'd like to schedule a remote consultation with Dr. Gupta please do email us on [e-mail] and I can help arrange one for you. Many thanks, Carrie, Dr. Gupta's Assistant

[@kausikroychowdhury1859]

Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with us! Stay blessed!!!!

[@YorkCardiology]

Thank you for your kind comments. Carrie, Dr. Gupta's Assistant.

[@bimiup1]

Dr. Gupta, I’m so glad you addressed this topic. My brother in law has an ILR and it’s for a year, which I called crazy. You quoted an 8% pickup with monitoring for a year and then 30% for 3 years. If you are having one AF event every 36 months, is that something you would treat with a daily anticoagulant? I understand the uselessness of 1-30 day monitoring for paroxysmal patients, but I can’t see that infrequent of events affecting your CHADS score. Would you give it a point?

[@LindyLooo99]

Just diagnosed with AFIB..... I'm 62 so I've started Intermittant Fasting which works GREAT for weight loss and I'm going to drop the weight. I ride my bike around 100 miles a week, but I'm still about 30lbs more than I should be. Getting started on correcting this issue.

[@WendyMoule]

I use the Kardia for years now. Its very good at telling me the difference between AF and Tachycardia. Before I started Bisoprolol daily, I would go tachycardic then AF would start. If I suspected tachycardia I could use Kardia to test for it. I could take Bisoprolol and stop the tachycadia and not go into AF. Heavy lifting after eating would set off AF. Hope that all makes sense.

[@koriynnewong5598]

Thank you Dr Gupta. This information is so helpful for me as it has clarified much of my fears and doubts. You are a treasure for all of us. Keep well, and have plenty of rest!

[@egglyvonsmeggly5065]

Your humanity is immense, and your intellect absolutely dazzling ! Thank you Dr Gupta ❤

[@marciavaldez7767]

Thank you for all of this information. My father is 81 and has AF. Now I would like you to a video regarding the heart and Corona Virus, in particular in children. We are seeing babies, youth, and teens experiencing cardiac arrest. It is scary to think of us loosing large numbers of our children. Imagine a society's future. Help us wrap our head around this. We need information and explanation. Thank you.

[@toma43]

I have paroxysmal AF diagnosed 2 years ago. I have yet to have symptoms. I cannot detect my own pulse. Could you please do a video on detecting ones own pulse. I get a suspicion that I am having an episode and use my Kardia to confirm it. Lately I am getting a lot of episodes and sometimes get unclassified analysis, this morning a had a takekardia reading. I have a loop recorder but I hesitate to poll it because I fear my cardiologist will want me to come to his office in Fresno and I do not want to go there during the epidemic, I am 76 years old. I can't figure put what sets it off.I suspect it is digestion related. Rhythimol was no help. I am thinking of trying Chinese herbal medicine.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Another great video! And may I say you are looking very good. You look well rested and healthy! Thank you for all your efforts made in educating and therefore helping all of us!😉

[@YorkCardiology]

Thank you for your kind comments, I'll ensure Dr. Gupta sees them. Take care, Carrie, Dr. Gupta's Assistant.

[@peggymicsky8607]

Are you kidding? For Sanjay, he looks like hell, but still gorgeous and sexy as hell!

[@mastifffox5621]

i've been having a sort of trickling sensation in my chest and irregular heart beat, i have lumps in my abdomen. The chest pain is getting pretty bad seen a few doctors blood tests showed i had a folic acid deficiency. my doctor checked my heart and listened to the valves and said all was ok however the anxiety still crushes me.

[@anthonykuriam7785]

I have afib and i realize i have a tickle in the chest..not sure if its esophagus or musculoskeletal or heart...

[@daniellehammerschmidt5712]

Thank you again for this new video. Stay healthy. Danielle

[@delftblue8801]

Dr., you said you would put a link for the Kardia app into this video post .

[@im1dc]

Thank you for teaching us more about AF.

[@jurgenrathjen5965]

My AF was discovered by a normal EKG. I did then wear a two week monitor which discovered intermittent AF. Very informative video!!

[@BUZZB8Z]

Thank you for your knowledge and videos. My mom is 76 and has had AF in recent years. Usually has noticeable episodes about once a year but lately she has been hospitalized and they are now seeing V Tach. With CV-19, we cant go in to be with her or talk to doctors on her behalf. She had an episode a week ago. Had to shock her to get normal rhythm back. Now she is back in the ER with AF and V Tach. I don’t understand what’s going on or if the seriousness of this has grown.

[@cynthiareynolds3432]

Most people don't know if their pulse is erratic. Plus some home BP monitors don't show an irregular pulse.

[@desotopete]

Please put a definition of "AF' in your description. While I thought it was 'atrial Fibrillation "I wasn't sure until I looked it up and I don't recall you defining it. By the way. I think I have been diagnosed with having thousands of beats of AF a day.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Why has the cardiac ward (UK) prescribed a daily baby aspirin even though I also take a blood thinner (Apixaban)?

[@johnmickel2330]

Monitored for 2 weeks as this , above --- this is exactly me w/ hyperthyroidism for years. Have adjusted the mgs, of throxthine " After " I reminded the .35 was in their test ( that's not right ) Thanks for your patience Escondido John ---

[@Celticcross688]

A.F.=Atrial Fibrilation. My Mother had a hole in the heart all her life.. died at 67 of High blood pressure, stroke, T2 Diabetes.. I helped the Doctor when he put the CVP line in.. Bless you Doctor & Thank you for all you do..

[@hashamkhan7989]

Did your mom face any other health problem with hole.May i know at what age did she notice about hole in heart. As in my case i was shocked when doctor told me at age 37, 3 months back. Doctor did ASD closure with device but after few hours device embolized and then performed open heart surgery. Now I am okay but having Afib and going through some restriction in recovery stage due to surgery. Having heart beat 115 which 85 before surgery. I think it would be better if I kept hole open since i found many people kept it open and having good life.

[@Celticcross688]

hasham khan Hello hasham My Mother died at 67, she suffered hypertension most of her life, but nothing any worse regarding her heart, was also a T2D and on insulin, which was not necessary.. as it makes people fatter, and can affect the heart. Mother never suffered altitude sickness, like I did once on a mountain trip.. She suffered angina in later years, never had seen her with shortage of breath.. so was diagnosed with a hole in her heart at the time she suffered a cerebral vascular accident (Stroke) I Helped Doctor with putting in a Central venous pressure line, this is how we found her condition, but it was too late by then. My Mother's Family had a lot of heart issues.. Mother's Father my Grandfather suffered with Mitral valve issues, he died at 32 of a stroke, Mum never knew her daddy.. he died just6 months before she was born in 1929. You suffer tachycardia now more so, I wonder if you should have just left it alone.. Ask Doctor on here he may know what the answer is to regulate the pulse rate..

[@jancovorster8154]

Informative video as always. I have had AF(Atrial Fibrillation) in January and twice in May 2020. But I have a heart history. My AF is not silent. I "feel" it when my heart goes "out". Currently, I'm on Arycor and Xarelto as a precaution if I go out again.

[@rolf-mei]

Thank you so much!!! You are the one and only who explains what AF actally means. Not every follower of this channel lives in Great Britain. The rest of the world who are not so familiar with English language don‘t what all these abbreviation mean 😊

[@dirtyhorse5090]

My doctor told me on one visit that I was a perfect candidate for an ablation. Then the next visit he said ablation only works when you first started af at the first onset not 15 years later,which I'm still in af

[@cliffh9076]

Dirty Horse I had an ablation in January after 18 years of PAF. So far so good.

[@petervella]

Get another opinion Dirty Horse! I had AF for a number of years before I mentioned to my Cardiologist that I was interested in looking at undergoing a Catheter Ablation, and when I mentioned it to him he gave me all the negativity associated with Catheter Ablation. You see to this particular Cardiologist it makes sense for me to continue visiting him perpetually as that way he does not miss out on Consultation fees and the kick backs he gets from the Pharmaceutical Industry! Mark my words, some of these characters are just in it for the money! So I finished up getting a referral to visit a Catheter Ablation Specialist and successfully underwent the surgical procedure three years ago and now I am off all medication. Believe me it doesn`t hurt to get a referral from a normal GP to visit a Specialist who deals in Catheter Ablation surgery! And the surgery is virtually pain free! All the best to you!

[@dirtyhorse5090]

@@petervella thanks. I will try that. The older I get the more I worry about af leading into heart failure

[@deegeraghty3421]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to explain silent A/F.

[@johnmickel2330]

Exactly Happened to me @ 78 last September never had a heart problem, No Flecainide, on beta 's feel like a real heart attack. Thanks for your patience Escondido John --- And your videos

[@MsCissyBlue]

Must be quite early there Dr. Gupta. I hope you will take really good care of yourself! Thank you for helping us.

[@Bmarker299]

For Americans, AF is the same as Afib or atrial fibrillation. It is increasingly common amongst Americans over the age of 65

[@vishalbhatnagar5980]

Hi Sanjay. Excellent channel , clear explanation , kind words really helps. Request your insights on 2 areas : 1) psoriasis and ectopics link 2) high homocysteine and ectopics link. This would really help . Thanks in advance .

[@jameskantor0459]

If I have an automatic blood pressure monitors with irregular heartbeat., would I detect it.

[@AG-rk1ne]

What is AF?

[@SanTosh-zg2iv]

Dr Gupta, Can you please make a video on Sinus Bradycardia.. What it is, why it comes, is it fatal, how to keep body safe, precautionary measures to take.

[@hvvijuka]

These medications can cause bleeding in brain. How to check if blood does not go too thin

[@Maxxgreenhouse]

Sir sanjay can you talk about elevated diastolic?

[@johnmickel2330]

What about using Melatonin---- for 3 yrs 1 mg to 3mg to 5 mg--- A fibs since ( known) from 9/16/2019. Never told the Dr's. Also using Ginger for no infections. Thanks for your patience Escondido John ---

[@jannadances198]

Thank you for all your videos. Helped me a lot.

[@YorkCardiology]

Thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes, Carrie, Dr. Gupta's Assistant.

[@mballer]

I believe you have previously talked about how there may be some third thing in common to both AF and stroke, have your thoughts changed on that?

[@kargilfrontier590]

Sir..from last few years i am feeling some sort of sensation in my chest that lasts for few seconds and happens in months ,two months and some times once in a week..i was diagnosed with sinus tachycardia few years ago...

[@hammerhammer4703]

same here due to anxiety and panic attacks

[@vivojefe26]

What about potassium and heart palpitations?

[@ro.l4133]

Hey Doc I have a question. I’ve just been told I have an incomplete RBBB. I’m really healthy, non smoker and in my early 20’s. My doc says it’s abnormal for my age and i won’t see my cardiologist until 2 months from now. Should I be concerned ?

[@marylockwood4400]

I had a loop recorder implant after I had a TIA in January, so far no sign of afib, I also use my Kardia regularly. How long do I have to keep my loop recorder?

[@adama5239]

I have a loop recorder under my skin for over 2.5 years now... My stroke risk is calculated to be 0.3% (not even 1%). So what should I do at this point Dr Gupta? Tell my electrophysiologist to take it out at this point? I am not on any meds for AF or not on any other prescription medications... No drugs at all. The Afibs are only very paroxysmal. So what to do?

[@nerychristian]

I've been taking DHEA, and it has reduced my palpitations.

[@MsLadyBluesWorld]

How long have you been taking it for it to work? I bought some plant based DHEA and I think they were giving me palpitations at night.

[@richardsouthworth8282]

I was investigating Wenxin Keli for its effectiveness against af and two studies I saw showed very good results, significantly reducing occurrence of AFib in patients who have the affliction. Why haven’t you or other US heart doctors even investigated this supplement? It seems like a very good treatment with no none significant side effects.

[@chopperman10]

I’ve suffered from AF for the past 2 years, for the most part it was controlled with medications. I had a PVI Ablation 6 months ago and was great until the cardiologist reduced and stopped the medications. The AF returned over the past month and I’m back on medication and on the list for another Ablation.

[@sl3763]

How does AF become resistant?

[@great-garden-watch]

I’d love to see a video on insane blood pressure. Some days i have 135/100, other days 109/80. Was given toprol but was getting dizzy. Im 62. Lately it’s usually on that lower end.

[@MR..181]

NAnne Nancy .had 205/100 /90 frequently while growing an aortic aneurysm bypass at the iliacs then a new prescription stroke after 11 years refusing a multiple heart bypass? Did let a cardiologist put a stent in my kidney artery that failed and took a kidney?

[@westitis2580]

What about afib after cardiac surgery

[@jimkiser1429]

Sanjay, thanks for your great vids. I have had no known AFIB for over 4 years. Back in 2017, you did a vid about mediterranian diet supplemented with 4TBSP of EVOO. Has your opinion changed since then? Also, I am trying to increase my HDL, which is 17. My total is 70 with 53LDL. I know alcohol is a risk factor for AFIB, but if you were me would you consider small amounts of red wine for this? By the way, I am taking only metoprolol tartrate, diltiazem and aspirin at the time. I am 70. Have never used alcohol before.

[@VST88888]

Doctor, I have PVC after wearing halter for 1 day. About 40 PVC recorded per day. Im not given any medicine. Is it dangerous?

[@williambuckley6128]

Hi Dr. Sunjay, can you do a video on AF in endurance athletes with no cormorbidities, zero calcium scores, and other markers that shows someone in excellent health? Once every two years, my heart rate gets stuck at 30% above normal while working out. This will last for several hours. The only supplements I take are potassium and Vit D. I only take potassium because I do a water fast once a month. Thank you for your time. Also, could a magnesium be a factor?

[@andreawisner7358]

I don't have any of those risk factors yet I have af, and it's not silent. You didn't mention being female or having valve disease. Does taking eliquis and then stopping it increase chance of stroke?

[@paulkawsek8617]

Artrial fribrillation?

[@omegalgo297]

Thank you Dr👍

[@tenchiioun2656]

Thank you Dr for this amazing videos. I have question for you.. s My Q is when pt with high risk profile came to ER with chest tightness and palpitation.. And ECG showed Af with RVR and cTn +ve. I just want to Know how i deal with this pt. Is It unstable Af and enough to terminate it and explain the elevation of CTn as myocardial injury due to arrythmia.. Or deal with it as type 2 MI anf after termination give routine mx of MI... Sorry if i go away from the topic.. Thank u

[@5Cheery7]

What does AF stand for?

[@YorkCardiology]

atrial fibrillation

[@5Cheery7]

York Cardiology many thanks :-)

[@hslojewski]

Atrial Fibrilation

[@dirtyhorse5090]

Atrail fib

[@jen9774]

So what is AF?

[@shashimoghe3920]

Thanks dr sanjay gupta sir for the clear and precise feedback on AF, like as your other videos 04/06/2020

[@lostsoul3154]

Irregular heartbeat? Is that it?

[@jameskantor0459]

If a patient listens to himself, how would he hear or feel it. What can a person do to prevent Silent AF, does regular exercise help?

[@RahulYadav-bj3jn]

Hello sanjay I sometimes feel shock like feeling in heart echo and ecg normal

[@jojosilva4896]

gooday doctor gupta, i am taking amlodipine 10mg and atenolol 50mg, for more than 3 years now, and i reduced it to 50 percent the dosis, is it possible to stop taking the atenolol and continue the amlodipine 5mg, ? recently i had felt a like sharp pain mild at the left part of my chest, and now gradullay disapear, now im presently working at the desert of libya,, not avail doctors here now due to covid crirsis,, hope you answer my concern..

[@YorkCardiology]

Hi there. If you'd like to schedule a remote consultation with Dr. Gupta so he can give you some advice please do email us at [e-mail] and I can help arrange an appointment for you. Many thanks, Carrie, Dr. Gupta's Assistant.

[@EDTalks777]

hi, do you reply ? Thank you. I just have questions.

[@smsflemingsf]

Thank you Sir

[@ianferrier235]

Thanks Doc

[@mrmiss8062]

Wot's an AF?

[@johnmickel2330]

But last week TSH Level .35. But Th-4, level

[@Kory.Z]

I love your videos 💯❤

[@abdulrahmansultan7974]

Sir , at times my heart rate drops , while i walk or stand , from 90s it drops to 49 , please advise

[@MR..181]

Stop taking pills?

[@Wildpony98]

So just take a quarter tab of Eloquis in place of the baby aspirin ‘just to be safe’ ? 😉

[@keatsgipsy9991]

Thx you - this app sounds fabulous Another wonderful video 🌱 stay well

[@marytyme982]

Pls the name of the app

[@YorkCardiology]

Mary. drsanjayguptacardiologist.com/recommended-products/

[@onlybugwit]

I really don't understand this whole AF thing. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I am a perfect weight to height ratio, I'm fit, my pulse is pretty consistent at the high 90's to about 102 all the time at rest. At night I can hear my pulse when I rest my ear on the pillow when all of a sudden my pulse will drop from about 90 (estimated) to about half that for about eight beats then back to normal. I have no symptoms at all,,, is this dangerous? I'm 74.

[@my2cents0]

Seems like a high pulse, mine is around 60 and I’m almost your age.

[@balakrishnan6102]

Chillum - Orange Turban on the wall. 🤔

[@billlloydwildwood244]

Excellent information and presentation, thanks. Is that a Rajasthani camel driver smoking a chillum in the picture behind you.... :-)

[@YorkCardiology]

Yes it is bill. Taken in pushkar:-) thank you so much for your kind words

[@jameskantor0459]

You never did say what AF stood for. I would have said the full name first if not early on.

[@suzannebaker4586]

Atrial fibrillation

[@christopherglen3855]

what is AF? you never said !!

[@robinchat9024]

christopher glen Atrial Fibulation 👍

[@victoriaparker2705]

Thank you for the talk. I have AF, it often comes and goes for no apparent reason. I was due an ablation next month but it has been cancelled. I have congenital heart disease: TGA. I have had Mustard procedure. Resently I stopped taking my apixaban because I find it tires and depresses me. I only had the lowest dose once a day. I feel I should take it again as I do not want a stroke. Your talks encourage me to listen. Many thanks. 💐

[@victoriaparker2705]

All advice is welcome.

[@rahulawale6192]

Your face in thumball , :)

[@Angela32117]

You look tired

[@starrfishhill]

Ummm Doctor..... what’s up with that sexy hair... where’d it go? You know I am a hairstylist... do you need me to fix it for you? 😉

[@peggymicsky8607]

Like I told you, Blondie. Hairdressers are like Sanjey's girlfriends - a dime a dozen!! Quit soliticiting!