Another New Sufferer

I had a catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in September last. Since then I gradually became aware of a loud rhythmical whooshing sound in my left ear which faded in and out, especially at night.Whilst I thought I could perhaps get used to it, it grew more frequent and louder, mirroring my pulse exactly. So what is now worst is that I am aware of any heartbeat irregularity, like the odd double beat etc and I am jolted awake into worry on hearing it. I would say now that I can hear the beat nearly all the time, day and night.

Last night I put headphones on and left them on all night and it was great not to be worrying about what my heart was doing. Naturally, post ablation the heart can take a while to settle while it heals. Should I seek medical advice for the tinnitus? Is it serious in any way - apart from keeping me awake and worrying!

 

Thank you for your reply. I will book in to the doctor and report it. I am supposed to be on anticoagulants but can't tolerate them, so I do worry a bit about blood clots. The surgery here is on too much of a budget to prescribe the new thinners. Will let you know how I got on....