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I’ve suffered with this for years , I think cases can be very individual and advice given re exercise can be really varied .I have a friend , another forum member and we both have had ablations , his seems to have worked perfectly mine didn’t (i believe it’s not unusual to have multiple tries).I’m waiting for my second.
We have had different surgeons and very different advice re exercise , so I wouldn’t like to offer any , it’s just too individual.
My triggers are not always exercise and can easily be stress related, it’s generally recognised booze , caffeine, chocolate, and recreational drugs can also trigger.
My cycling has had to change , exercise changed , lifestyle changed .AF hasn’t changed yet but I’m trying to minimise the episodes and therefore the risk of stroke.
It’s quite common amongst cyclists ( classed as endurance athletes by some Drs).
Your Chad score will almost certainly be a factor on your prescription of an anticoagulant, so age , BP etc .
You will do yourself no harm in reading up about the condition , but all doctors seem to agree it will only get worse without treatment, and treatment is not a forever cure.
I know when I’m in it , but if you have a newer Apple Watch the ECG function will confirm , and even alert you to an episode .
I wish you well , be sensible, listen to the professionals , listen to your heart.