It appears that I have developed AFIB

I've had a very irregular heartbeat for many years now, but up until now it was just due to a multitude of PVCs and PACs, which are relatively harmless. About 2 weeks ago my Apple Watch Series 3 (which I have had for 9 months) suddenly started giving me Atrial Fibrillation Alerts. First it was just one every two or three days, but it quickly increased to 1-5 alerts per day. No symptoms, or symptoms too subtle to be sure of. My heart is not racing, I am not feeling faint or notably out of breath. Am I feeling a little light-headed? Maybe, or maybe that's just the adrenaline surge every time my watch sends me those scary alerts. 

Naturally this started while I was out of town and then it was a holiday weekend so I couldn't get hold of my Cardio caregiver. Called yesterday and got an appointment today for an EKG and a little monitor that I need to wear for two weeks. Nobody seemed to think this was an emergency since I don't have symptoms, but it's scaring me. 

Anyway, I went in today and got the little monitor taped to my chest. The EKG results were in my online account when I got home. 

"Atrial fibrillation with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes

... When compared with ECG of 14-OCT-2016 13:45, Atrial fibrillation is new"

The premature ventricular complexes are the PVCs I already knew about, but as the report says, the Atrial Fibrillation is new. 
Haven't heard back from cardiologist, but I imagine she'll just say to wait until the results of the monitor are in. That can take up to 4 weeks. 

Also, my left hip, which has been gradually recovering from some unknown trauma for the last 6 months, is hurting more again. 

All in all, I am feeling rather fragile. 
 

 

Cutest pair of pictures from recent trip to Portland

Harris and Leo (age 2.5) sharing a snack on their front steps. When I pointed my phone at them, they spontaneously rose in sync and gave me big smiles.