I was watching your video on a fib and realized that I have three of the symptoms of a fib. However, I explained these three conditions to my primary care physician and my heart doctor, but they don,t think that I have a fib. What do I need to do to convince them?
Hello, Thanks for posting your query of ChatDoctorAtrial fibrillation produces a rapid and irregular heart beat. It may be asymptomatic or may produce Palpitations, which are sensations of a racing, uncomfortable, irregular heartbeat or a flip-flopping in your chestWeaknessReduced ability to exerciseFatigueLightheadednessDizzinessConfusionShortness of breathiest pain doctor who examines you can easily diagnose it, if it is present at the time of examination, and it can be confirmed by an EKG. If the AF is intermittent or paroxysmal, then one has to be examined at the time of its occurrence. Another method is to have a continuous recording of the hearts electrical activity with a Holder monitoring. If any episode of AF occurs during the monitoring it would be picked up. During Holder monitoring you can also mark the record if any symptom occurs and that will also help decide whether your symptom is due to AF or not. Best wishes,