Hi, thanks for taking my question. I am 41 F normal weight, don't smoke. BP 120/80. I've had 3 episodes of syncope in the last couple months, transported to hospital the last time. At the hospital I was told I was in atrial fibrillation? They stopped it with some type of IV med. Followed up with family Dr. who sent me to cardio, because of abnormal EKG. and heart murmur. Cardio listened to heart (said I had a murmur) and did EKG (abnormal) and would like to send me to an EP Dr. for an EP study. Echo was normal except for MVP which was mild. Cardio would like to put me on a medicine, but I told him I would think about it.
My questions 1. Is it reasonable to have an EP study because of syncope? 2. Is their any relationship between atrial fibrillation and syncope?
Other Posters: Please feel free to comment, esp. those who have encountered atrial fibrillation.
Thank you,
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