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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Atrial Fibrillation?
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I'm 48 and 184cm and 110Kg.
I've had a 3 year history of heart failure, cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation.
Treatment with various drugs improved my ejection fraction (EF) and confirmed that my AF was the cause of the problem. After 2 Ablations the AF had ceased, my EF was normal and my Electrophysiologist and cardiologist gave me the all clear and stopped my heart meds.
I felt great for about 12 months.
I've recently had a total hip replacement which went well, about 3-4 weeks after recovery I started to feel tired, run down and very short of breath (even at rest) and have had 3 recent bouts of AF.
I have made contact with my electrophysiologist and cardiologist but it will be 4 weeks until my appointment, so I am trying to get a better understanding of my condition
In the mean time I had a check up with my GP and blood tests revealed I have a very overactive thyrpoid and glandular fever.
I understand that there is a possible link between AF and hyperthyroidism so I am wondering (hoping) that this is the cause of my AF rather that a failure of the Ablation.
Is it possible that the AF is being caused by hyperthyroidism and that the effect of the ablation is still ok?
I'm 48 and 184cm and 110Kg.
I've had a 3 year history of heart failure, cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation.
Treatment with various drugs improved my ejection fraction (EF) and confirmed that my AF was the cause of the problem. After 2 Ablations the AF had ceased, my EF was normal and my Electrophysiologist and cardiologist gave me the all clear and stopped my heart meds.
I felt great for about 12 months.
I've recently had a total hip replacement which went well, about 3-4 weeks after recovery I started to feel tired, run down and very short of breath (even at rest) and have had 3 recent bouts of AF.
I have made contact with my electrophysiologist and cardiologist but it will be 4 weeks until my appointment, so I am trying to get a better understanding of my condition
In the mean time I had a check up with my GP and blood tests revealed I have a very overactive thyrpoid and glandular fever.
I understand that there is a possible link between AF and hyperthyroidism so I am wondering (hoping) that this is the cause of my AF rather that a failure of the Ablation.
Is it possible that the AF is being caused by hyperthyroidism and that the effect of the ablation is still ok?
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Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
I understand your query and concern.
I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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