Outrunning AFIB: A Testimonial

George Gust never thought he would get Atrial Fibrillation. A lifelong runner and athlete, he assumed that his family history would never catch up with him. When he was diagnosed, the impact was life-altering. "It was a huge compromise on my life," he said. Drug therapy didn't work for him, and after two failed ablations he came to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. Equipped with some of the latest technology and expert clinicians, the hospital helped him to finally tackle his AFIB. Today, Gust is back out on the trail-running, biking, hiking and living the life he loves.
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[@alphonseauxroford5975]

I found your story uplifting and relatable. I too started on a bike at 5. Still on it. Diagnosed with afib 3 yrs ago. Emergency room missed it 5 times. Ablation sounds like my best option. I tolerate very few drugs. I'd love to get back to aggressive cycling again. Anybody?

[@RD-nu8sg]

40 years old, AFIB led to heart failure, had no idea I was in AFIB. After 6 months of meds my heart naturally went back into sinus rhythm. I had the watchman procedure to get off blood thinners. No heart disease, no clogged arteries, just random AFIB. "Circling the drain" is exactly how I feel.

[@Bunny69Bee]

What meds did you take for 6 months get you back to NSR ?

[@RD-nu8sg]

@@Bunny69Bee Metoprolol, Amiodarone

[@a.r.1114]

Have you tried magnesium chloride in liquid it relaxes the muscles including the heart among many other benefits.

[@andrewvalentino6482]

60 years old; had 6 cardioversions and getting my third ablation soon... everybody has a story and ours are very similar. Good luck my friend. ☺

[@claudelebel49]

Did your ablation require the installation of a pacemaker?

[@malakaivalentin6575]

Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!

[@ernestayo6131]

77 y/o now sir. Ablation X 3 enabled me to extend my career 15 years. Currently I experience a breakthrough about once a year. The ablation are much advanced since then. I wouldn’t hesitate to have another if it progresses to that point. I’m shooting for at least 90 y/o. We all do pretty good compared to 25 years ago.

[@Chipchase780]

@@malakaivalentin6575 I have some advice for you. Delete your comment.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

@@malakaivalentin6575 I have read this comment possibly more than 100 times in the past month. If you are serious why don’t you ask in an appropriate forum, NOT in a KZbin video comment thread that has nothing to do with Instagram. I’m thinking though that this is some sort of scam. So to everyone else, be warned.

[@debbiewolthuis9751]

Everybody has a story but not everyone tells it. Now because you have told me yours I don't feel so alone. Because I to was looking for cause and effect also. Now I can stop and start looking for a cardiologist and get this fixed. Thanks so much

[@henrymaharaja6324]

Thank you very much for the information 🙏

[@dr-os7wf]

I have been there. I dealt with A-fib for 30 years it drove me crazy. I tried meds diet etc. I had the same issues you did with social engagements. I did the cause and effect tried everything. It was irritating for me because I live a clean life no drugs alcohol I mountain bike go kayaking and go to the gym. The A-fib prevented me from that for years. Finally I got the ablation it took two for me.

[@erikvanlaar8110]

Second did the trick?

[@dhiahassen9414]

@@erikvanlaar8110 he said it took him two to get rid of it so don’t be stupid and ask again

[@resourcefulqueen5109]

Are you on a whole food plant based diet?

[@anyasheran301]

Very good , short , and can help many people , thank you .

[@JC-oz6xn]

Beautiful film...hang in there, thank God and enjoy. And do a follow up video.

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Dr. Bhakta is a wonderful Doctor, he treated my husband and I’m forever thankful!

[@unashamedyt799]

I'm 23 and I had surgery on my left lung in 2019 bc of a spontaneous pneumothorax. Then i developed acute afib in 2020 but it got more blantant as of recently. Went to the emergency room in 2022 for afib that wouldnt stop. I never felt like that in my life and ive never had any problems with any vital organ ever. I think some how, im experiencing postoperative afib. A problem that developed due to the surgery on the lung. Been believing God for deliverance from this for 2 straight years.

[@Jlymansackhead]

Hi and thanks for your testimony. I am 45 years old and was just diagnosed with Afib. My story is similar as I have played tennis, running and biking a long time, and have a beautiful wife and 17 year old son, so this is really difficult for me emotionally. I just started flecainide a few days ago and I already know I cannot deal with the terrible QOL side effects. So now we are trying to decide if ablation is right for me. I am glad to hear that you were able to beat this with ablation, and your story gives me some hope.

[@Warrenwalker30]

From what my cardiologist sais its the only known solution for a.fib as of yet im 38 and im about to have this procedure done aswell !! And im terrified

[@Jlymansackhead]

@@Warrenwalker30 I wish you the best and pray that your procedure goes well. I just scheduled my ablasion procedure for July 27, after our beach trip. I recently went in for allergy testing to see if any allergies are a trigger, and I found that I am slightly allergic to rye. Well, I have not taken flecainide and have not been in afib for about a month because I have been careful to avoid known triggers, however just 2 days ago I drank 2 craft beers at dinner and went into Afib for around 5 hours, the longest and most uncomfortable episode I have had so far. I looked up that particular beer, and it is brewed with 20 to 30% Rye. So I will be avoiding beer from now on. Also, I have found that sativa is a trigger for me as well.

[@resourcefulqueen5109]

I encourage you to read "Afib Cure" by Dr. Day. Very informative and educational. There are other resources that may help you.

[@richarddavidson8266]

Good for you my friend . I’m post ablation and on my bike as I write 👍

[@CharmainTruter-qq8vx]

Great thanks for sharing your story

[@victoriakendrick6906]

Loved hearing this man's 'story' Cause and effect..is always something that bothered me too. With me.....I think I narrowed it down to quitting vaping and not lifting heavy objects habitually and over a sustained length of time ( such as large logs for chainsawing into firewood) I never thought these two were culprits.The longest I've ever gone without an 'episode' (usually three days of chest pain and misery) was almost 9months! These previously mentioned activities were stopped by me for another reason.I started up again with the logs....and BOOM atrial fib started up again. Usual meds taken throughout period of remission

[@alansmith4540]

Dr. Bhakta amazing Dr. Did my ablation cut back on stress!!! So far so good! Thanks Doc see you in hall!

[@mega23slots]

Thank you for you story

[@brandonrickrode]

So glad to hear it!...I’m 29 years old, fire medic, and 2 ablations. Needing to schedule a 3rd, as the first two didn’t work.

[@jl3072]

Brandon Rickrode don’t be an idiot. Do not get another one. Eat oatmeal a lot. Steel cut. And eat garlic. Then take magnesium.

[@ameynik]

@@jl3072 how to heal afib.. Pls advice... I am making magnesium oil from magnesium chloride powder since I heard people's success stories of recovering completely from afib with magnesium... Pls advice if anything else should I do?... Thank you 🙏

[@mariuslives8250]

@@ameynik eat paleo [this is key]

[@mariuslives8250]

@brandon Rickrode how have you been feeling as of late? Did you get the 3rd ablation?

[@doctorlovedoctorlove2238]

so why do a third and a fourth

[@msnpassjan2004]

Note to your editor: The music is louder than the speaker instead of in the background.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Yeah, I had to give up about 1/3 the way through. I couldn’t hear what he was saying because the music was so loud. I don’t even understand why we have to compete with music when it has nothing to do with the video.

[@superfly2449]

I agree. Cool it with the music.

[@Angiedisney14]

I relate to this a lot i am 29 I have pvcs that started in June my burden is 12 percent atm I took out alcohol, then caffeine then foods it has helped but it’s still there I have Graves’ disease I hope this doesn’t become a fib or the burden become any worse. I have just started taking medication now hopefully it will help

[@justinbacile8102]

35 single dad widower I have the worst anxiety and my life is surrounded by stress I look at my little boy and feel like I’m a ticking time bomb I fight everyday for him I have to nothing it’s hard to work leaving bed sometimes.. I have Medicaid this story inspired me so much please tell me any info that can help me get this done I had one oblation when I was 27 …my heart stopped on the table I was hit with the paddles told that it was normal.. so now I fear this whole process and have been avoiding

[@portialiwaiono8215]

I'm 36 work in a high stress job and can empathize with you .Be strong but be kind to yourself dear.

[@seaglass1111]

How are you feeling now Justin?

[@TO-ps2qq]

When my heart goes into AFib, I eat jalapeño peppers to put my heart back in rhythm.

[@gblack108]

That’s fascinating! I go into down dog and it gets rid of it within seconds but only if I at home for some reason.

[@gondwanalon]

Thanks. I developed a-fib after 3 decades of long distance running/racing (including 59 full marathons and hundreds of shorter races and several triathlons). Been fighting a-fib for the last 22 years with powerful drugs, two catheter ablations (radio frequency & cryo balloon) and a mini-maze. The drugs and ablations worked great for between 2 1/2 years to over 6 years but ultimately my heart has recently reverted back into persistent a-fib. I’m scheduled for another ablation in two months. Good health!

[@afibandme5350]

I've had 3 cardioversions and 2 cardiac ablations. My last ablation was 45 days ago, so I hope that takes care of it for good.

[@tzukhi]

Hi ,how are you doing!

[@theangrygoat3076]

UPDATE PLEASE!!!

[@shirleyaprile4838]

Yes, for me alcohol is a major trigger.

[@ernestayo6131]

We were all told a.fib. Is a progressive disease with no cause. The severity of symptoms vary. The treatments are cardiac drugs or surgical ablation. I chose ablation 3 X over 2005-6. Still have occasional break through. I noticed during my career that several of my patients for other procedures presented with a Hx of a.fib. In every case these patients were long distance runners, cyclers, etc. this is currently recognized as as one of the possible “causes” due to the enlargement of the pulmonary & cardiac aortas.

[@HansvanPutten]

Great story, feels 99% similar to mine, minus the ablations. Am in the cause and effect and elimination phase as well as the social distancing phase due to palpetations or full blown Afib. Next step is food allergy testing and medication review. But tge ablation solution seems based on this video and anotger one I watched to be tge solution tgat has a 85% or higher chance to get my life back.....Great to have this in my back pocket when I meet with my PCP next week! thanks for the story and continued good health!! P.s 62 years old

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

You need a new keyboard. I counted no less than four words where H is replaced by a G

[@colinhorsfall1678]

your life story runs like mine. i was training seriously for world masters games cycling. While doing some speed type training at zone 5 i noticed my heart rate going up to 175 which is way to high for a 75 yr old. i did win a silver medal in TT and a couple of 4ths. I now know i went into aflutter in the road race. since then i have been cardioverted which sort of worked for a year . i then fell off a ladder and it came back. now im on meds which are being changed several time as i cant stand the side effects.

[@wizard1399]

I would recommend taking the supplement Hawthorne. This works to strengthen the muscle of the heart directly. It is slow acting, so do not expect any over night miracles, but taken over a prolonged period of time it does help.

[@thehobbyistchannel9959]

I had the ablation in 2019 seems aFib is start coming back.

[@5hamms510]

I was told the same thing about the fireworks, but mine was described as massive scaring

[@ddthompson42]

I had a stroke, which led to finding of a PFO. Two weeks after the PFO closure, I went into afib. I'm hoping it's temporary (studies show it can be after this procedure), but "circling the drain" is how I feel at 41. I was riding century events two years ago, and suddenly I got winded by a flight of stairs. No one can prepare you for that kind of change.

[@yamanosu9463]

0:14 that effect is CLASSIC, whoever is editing is a

[@Celesteee.221]

I’m 24 and I’m diagnosed with a fib I stress about my heart everyday I have a severe case of anxiety because of it

[@gorgory216]

Im 24 and literally struggle with it every single day and also severe case of anxiety makes me feel like at any second im going to die cause my heart hurts or palpitates

[@genesisgomez7336]

You guys aren’t alone . I have it I’m 27 started like 2 years ago but 2019-2020 it got worse , I experience fast heart rate and shortness of breathe at times . Trying to find a way to better my health , hope you guys can too . Currently seeing a cardiologist he said I may have afib he is running one last test .

[@shivarajaan4801]

I am 26 now, I used to feel palpitations(during last couple of years) and it was hard for me to breathe properly when it happens. I used to worry a lot about it then. Now things are far better now not sure how it got better but i did work on myself to get better. Things i did are breathing exercises in morning, bit of cycling and running everyday, donated blood (have donated 3 times in past one year) and stopped my weekly fasting.

[@badgamer649]

Had mine at 33... no stress, no drama, no reason, just hit me.. I was constantly anxious about it and am now at times still.. I had a cardioversion eventually but still now and again I get a little paranoid.. but fingers 🤞, you'll all be sound.. just keep on ticking and don't let it beat you mentally

[@mariuslives8250]

Omg!!! I never thought i would find a group of people around my age who have afib! I'm 33.. had afib first when I was 28. I had two ablations that didn't work for me. I'm currently going the more naturopathic route. Eating paleo and taking some supplements. I wish i would've known about more naturals methods than just big pharma or operarions. Earing paleo, taking supplements, and decreasing stress are natural ways that have worked for me. Its a lifestyle change, if rather have that than another ablation.

[@martinallenuk]

Here with an aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis and extreme AFib this week resulting in angina and angiogram.

[@loveboaterboy8352]

Martin Allen...... I've just prayed for your recovery 🙏

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

Three ablations? No thank you!! Besides, I thought this video was about someone running to manage their Afib. Not a sales commercial for this hospital!

[@frozenpoopy]

I'm 35, my dad and his mother both have afib and are on meds for it. I've had a few episodes that would last a minute or so and leave. But I had my first intense episode of 170bpm feeling like my heart was going to jump out of my chest a few months ago. I've been anxious since then wondering when the next one will occur.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Get treatment/surgery as quick as u can. It will only get worse over time. Ask me how I know.

[@guesswho6946]

The boring music interferes with the story. Why the music?

[@kickboxer8173]

extreme marathoners get it more than others according to research even without other comorbodities

[@sacr3]

33, male, had an unknown horrible fever for 7 days, on the 5th day I felt what I though were palpitations, on the 7th day which was yesterday from today my heart beat just didn't make sense. Went to the hospital and I was in afib at 185bpm, they gave me 2 large doses of something and after 4 hours it dropped down into the 80s and fibrillation was gone. Stayed overnight and now I'm on meds. They believe its the fever, or the potential ear infection i got during this fever that threw my heart into a fib. Its not fun, I was actually scared. They said if it happens again, just call an ambulance. Don't drive.

[@MsLadyBluesWorld]

I pray you are doing well now

[@joseruiz8587]

Hey im also having what i think is afib... (I havent diagnose yet) but im also having an ear bothering ... (Dont know if i have ear infecrion also... ). I dont have a health insurance yet thats why i havent gone to the hospital or to a clinic :(

[@madisonone8929]

It could be Covid19. Ask them again 🦠😷

[@mariuslives8250]

Yeah.. crazy how people will walk into a hospital carrying their leg in their hand because of insurance/ money. Welp.. to go along with your story. Have you tried more natural means of resolving afib? I've had two ablations already. I'm 33 like you. I first had it when I was 28. Not fun. After two ablations that only worked for a short time i looked hot natural means. Helped out a lot.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@joseruiz8587 If you ever experience heart issues go directly to the Hospital or Emergency center!! You shouldn't put your Life at risk because of No insurance!!!

[@paulbradford6475]

I'm starting my research on finding out what my options are for dealing with A-fib. The real question for me is, how do I pay for an ablation procedure should it come to that? I'm retired, on Medicare, with an additional advantage plan.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

I would call my insurance company and see if it covers this procedure if it is recommended by your doctor!?🤔

[@positivetimeline2023]

I could not understand what helped this gentleman?

[@amirtz3342]

R.I.P

[@victoriakendrick6906]

A fib here too.One successful ablation giving me 20yrs clear.Then it came back.Ablation number 2 didn't work. As this guy says.....cause and effect.....what is triggering this thing? With me...vaping was one.Took me a while to associate this.Lifting heavy objects is another.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

It's Amazing to me just how varied the cause and effects are with Afib!? I think mine are triggered by the vagus-nerve connection. Vagus-nerve signals over riding the normal sinus-node rhythm? And also, of course, by good ole Stress!!😉 (Haven't had an AFib episode in over a year now.YAY! Hope you are doing well these days!😊)

[@toddboothbee1361]

Is it true that is you have sole Afib (you score low on the CHADS2VASC), that your chances of getting a stroke is no more than if you had no Afib ? Whereas those with high CHADS2VASC score but no afib are at the same increased risk of stroke as those with Afib with similarly highs scores?

[@gergehimon2177]

You gave me hope ,wow no coffee no alcohol no social ,I'm assuming that means booty call,.

[@mootjeidk3076]

WHEre is this doctor can i have his contacts

[@348rober]

Who does the audio mixing for this? The piano is too loud.

[@Cl4rendon]

Never trust a docu that contains piano music.

[@YOURRAINBOWBRIDGE1111]

ad for desert medical center

[@erikgarcia3778]

I’m 39 and afíb episodes are crazy feel fatigued and want to be alone. I need help

[@MsElke11]

did you take the double vax? since my Pfizer/Moderna shots my heart/circulation system is going bonkers!

[@antonioperthamboy7208]

To all of you out there do your homework eat right, do not consume caffeine chocolate, coffee ect. and buy this supplements Magnesium taurate, potassium taurine and La- arginine and you should be alright for life. My was gone with these supplements, eating clean and no caffeine

[@chetaguete1]

I agree! how are you doing now?

[@antonioperthamboy7208]

@@chetaguete1 well sometimes I get it because I can’t stop drinking coffee for good, I don’t drink it every day, but it won’t go away until I stop caffeine for good. I have learned caffeine and stress trigger AFIB, but I m fine nothing to worry about it.

[@chetaguete1]

@@antonioperthamboy7208 thanks for your reply, i cut out all caffeine, and started working out 5 times a week on elliptical 45 min on it and 15 min weight training, i only started 1 month ago but haven’t had an attack and it seems to be keeping the afib away,, for me i had 8 attacks back in October and in related it to stress with my kids, so i learned to lean towards my faith in Jesus and church and working out along with magnesium nightly and electrolytes daily. Also vitamin c and d3- i had only one episode one night when i turned around quickly in bed. Hope it continues this way! All the best for you! Oh and i do have a ablation scheduled, as well as i had too many episodes in the past months and inreally wonder if inreally still need the surgery

[@eltonwilliams2]

Ive had 2 ablations and have been converted once, its a struggle it keeps coming back when ever it wants, I don’t drink anymore i hardly have caffeine. Its ruining my life, sometimes id wish I would just die, Im so over it.

[@piper2768]

I'm in 20s but i'm worry that i'm having afib. can 20s have afib, or just anxiety?

[@fusgersnabble224]

Learn how to check your pulse - it will be distinctively irregular

[@badgamer649]

Yeee any age.. as early as 7.. I had mine at 33.. scary stuff pal, had a cardioversion at 34, but its a horrible feeling.. literally think you're going to die or pass out.. but they can sort it pretty quick

[@yhideit4427]

@@badgamer649 Did the cardioversion remove the afib ?

[@badgamer649]

@@yhideit4427 it did, well so far so good.. I always wear a heart monitor for piece of mind, and you will notice minor little differences now and again, but generally it's been fine, had the odd anxiety attack now and again after , but they've pretty much stopped now, so great job done by the hospital

[@yhideit4427]

@@badgamer649 Thanks...and glad to hear that it has made you better.

[@JoeMethenyYT]

This is why I limit my runs at 3.5/4 miles per session.

[@jujjuj7676]

With all due respect, it IS a cause and effect... Everything on earth is a cause and effect... I hate stupid statements..

[@patriciasmythe7797]

It is too difficult to hear you speak w that music sooo loud

[@tzukhi]

Is it possible to get Afib at 35?

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

If you read the comments section here it seems there are a lot of people under the age of 35 with a fib. I’m guessing we’re talking Americans here because, not only do I not know anybody who has it, I just asked a dozen people way ablation is, and no one knew. Then I messaged four American friends, all under the age of 50, and all of them knew. Pretty weird

[@jovesheerwater]

You did not OUTRUN it - you had some serious specialized hospital treatment which worked well enough to enable you to get back to running without fear of a heart attack. I'm happy for you but the title is dangerously misleading. Sometimes exercise can help to alleviate the symptoms, but it's an unreliable remedy.

[@Bunny69Bee]

Yes, the third ablation outran the AFib.

[@SherMusician]

Did u ever take prednisone or steroids. This corrupt crao causes it. I had prednisone to stop hearing loss in left ear. I was anti pred but they said just a week on day 3shotness of breath innthe shower etc

[@Lehmann108]

Caffeine and Afib don't go together at all!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Yes, it's a trigger for some people, but not all! I still drink a lot of coffee every day, and haven't had an AFib episode in over a year now!YAY.😊 That's the thing with AFib. Sooo many different things can be the cause for different individuals. I think mine has the vagus-nerve connection and also is triggered by Stress!?🤔

[@Lehmann108]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Glad you reduced your fib. As I've lost weight and exercised more my afib episodes have reduced significantly. I just had a 15 minute episode for the first time in about 9 months. My primary trigger is intense anaerobic exercise, basically interval work (yes, I'm an "elderly" athlete). So, I'm going to stick to aerobic more often now.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@Lehmann108 Good for you!!😉 This past week I had my first Afib episode in quite a while. AND it lasted for Over 4 frigging Hours!!#UGH. The Only positive take-away is that it was much milder! I never really felt it in my chest. Just suddenly felt woozy and not well. Checked my pulse and verrry erratic heart-beat!! BUT, for the previous couple of days I had been feeling rather ill like I had caught a stomach bug or something. I think that may have been the trigger for setting my Afib off?🤔 Feeling much better now and so hope that's the end of that! I really like to try and exercise a bit everyday as well. Thinking of joining a nearby gym. Yes, I am thinking of becoming a silver-sneakers gym-rat!lol. (I believe that's what older gym-rats are called?)😂 Good luck and good Health to you!😉

[@nissivlogs9828]

A reminder the God loves you and Jesus died for your. sins💓. ( not tryna force)

[@tubetime39]

Music does nothing for this story except being an annoying distraction. The end. Goodbye good luck

[@heidilitkowitch1604]

Annoying music. Distraction from good information

[@cheeseblog]

I know a KZbin celebrity!

[@3vimages471]

Narcissist.