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Subject: Re: Atrial Fib i had back surgery 3 years ago, in the hospital i had a heart condition, thought to have been brought on by asnethesia, atrial fibulation. i had no test performed since then, they said that the heart graph showed that my specific atrial fib did not need addressing. Q: should i follow up on this?? i work out bout 2 x's a week, bike 200 miles a month, swim, surf and body surf quite frequently......... should i chec this out?? or should i not be concerned?? advise asap aloha Dear Curtis: If the afib occurred three years ago during anesthesia for surgery and you have had no recurrence, it sounds like it is nothing to worry about. However, I would still suggest annual check-ups by your family doctor just to make sure everything is OK with your general health. Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
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