All of this was before I started riding just 3 years ago, though. I couldn't imagine riding while have a bout with AFib.
I would think that would be asking for trouble--potentially a bad stroke........
I have permanent AFib - all the time. I do not even notice it any more, and the heart rate is controlled by beta blockers, and any potential stroke concern from blood pooling in the atria is controlled by coumadin.
Doc is completely aware of what I do and encourages it. "Exercise is good." In fact, I have had two cardiologists and two electrophysiolgists applaud my bike riding, weight lifting and walking.
I don't quite understand why you would think exercise, stroke and AFib would go together, except for the pooling of blood from the atrial quiver?