Noted, if he has an active infection this could increase risk of recurrent AF. Not likely due to antibiotic and would encourage him to take these to clear up active infection. Continue lopressor for rate control and Eliquis for stroke prevention.
Please educate him about the pathophysiology of AF including that it is a chronic condition without a cure. Overall goal for management of atrial fibrillation is to reduce overall burden or amount of atrial fibrillation that occurs as well as improve overall symptoms/quality of life. If his infection clears up and if his episodes of AF should increase in frequency/duration and/or worsening symptoms, rhythm control options can be considered
I am educated and work with the AFIB very well. The medications I have and the episodes that occur are well controlled. I would advise you to become educated on the stress you have put on me. This is a huge part of the AFIB. You need to be schooled on the patient and the comorbid conditions involved. Please stop the pressure and allow me to be okay. I know when my heart is beating to fast and a 10 minute office visit can show that or not, but your cavalier attitude makes it much worse and yes, I will probably be beating pretty fast when I come in because of the attitude of electrophysiology at your facility. I have it and work worth it on my terms not yours. I will not allow myself to be disrespected in this manner. A simple explanation will not make it right and a lawsuit is possibly forthcoming.
Claimed loss: Stress and exaserbation of my heart condition. Mental and physical stress that surpassed what should have occured.
Desired outcome: Monetary compensation and more importantly, educate the staff on how to properly work with patients.
At least you were fortunate to get in to see electrophysiology I'm suffering from Bigeminy and bradycardia extreme fatigue, and painful swelling in my feet and legs; along with all the stress having to deal with all these new and debilitating symptoms and they tell me they are booked all the way into September. I guess the idea of "Do no Harm" doesn't apply to Aurora Electrophysiology in Oshkosh! After ten years of care and me constantly being given the runaround on their phone system (not being able to get a hold of a live person), I am seriously considering changing my health care provider to Theda Care. Maybe you should consider changing health care providers too.
Aurora electrophysiology in Oshkosh routinely violates the Hippocratic oath!