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Two years post mini maze (surgical ablation).

How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into the unknown of having surgical ablation, hoping for a good result, knowing...

How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into th...

MummyLuv

•3 days ago

62 Replies

No one died from A F

I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragmatic . On this brilliant forum we are constantly told “ no one dies of AF “. I...

I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragma...

Luludean

•28 days ago

143 Replies

Post Cardioversion advice

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycardia. I went back into NSR after only one shock on the lowest setting and my EP...

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycard...

frankiec5

•6 days ago

66 Replies

ablation date!

I had a phone call Friday……. ablation now booked Monday 13th May! At Basildon. I have read lots about recovery and realise it depends how much is done and...

I had a phone call Friday……. ablation now booked Monday 13th May! At Basildon. ...

Tilly1957

•1 month ago

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Here We Go Again

Four days ago, I reported that after 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I had undergone a ‘successful’ cardioversion for what my EP said was atrial tachycardia. For four...

Four days ago, I reported that after 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I had undergone a ‘su...

frankiec5

•3 days ago

38 Replies

Symptoms of AFib

Hi, A lot of people in the forum have a monitoring device, but quite a few say they they don't need to use it because they can tell when they are having an...

Hi, A lot of people in the forum have a monitoring device, but quite a few say t...

Ilovedogs12

•19 days ago

99 Replies

Vitamins and Minerals - Good or Bad - What I've Recently Discovered

I've been taking quite an array of vitamins and minerals daily. Actually 7 in number, vitamin C, B, D3, K2, Taurine, Magnesium and CoQ10 (I added CoQ10 late...

I've been taking quite an array of vitamins and minerals daily. Actually 7 in nu...

jeanjeannie50

•1 month ago

123 Replies

Has anyone had medication changed from bisoprolol?

My previous posts were related to my mum and her anxiety. Mum has permanent AF. We ended up going private to see a consultant and mum had a monitor for a week...

My previous posts were related to my mum and her anxiety. Mum has permanent AF. ...

Nickybhf

•24 days ago

109 Replies

Lots of Energy Yesterday

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for most of the day. Could have done more and my energy was almost limitless. Why...

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for ...

jeanjeannie50

•5 hours ago

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Flutter and Flecainide

I had a prescription renewal with my doctor (GP) and during our conversation I mentioned that a few weeks back my flutter kicked up for approx. 1/2 an hour...

I had a prescription renewal with my doctor (GP) and during our conversation I m...

FraserB

•7 days ago

50 Replies

alcohol with permanent AF

I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more than Ihalf a glass of wine probably a week however since being diagnosed have...

I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more ...

KelliEAnniE

•11 days ago

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Flecainide Instructions

The directions on my flecainide states the following: take 1 tablet twice a day and 2 tablets as needed for atrial fibrillation. (The tabs are 50MG...

The directions on my flecainide states the following: take 1 tablet twice a day ...

Jafib

•1 day ago

23 Replies

Comedy cure for AF??

Good morning, I have been following this forum since my husband developed paroxysmal AF last year and found it extremely helpful - so thanks to all of you....

Good morning, I have been following this forum since my husband developed paroxy...

Halfpom

•3 days ago

34 Replies

Waking in afib & first time PIP experience, love to hear experiences of others...

Summary-Diagnosed 14 months ago, 6 episodes since all cardioverted. Taking apixaban only, couldn't tolerate beta blocker, adizem lowered HR too much. On PFA...

Summary-Diagnosed 14 months ago, 6 episodes since all cardioverted. Taking apix...

sunlovah

•4 days ago

38 Replies

1 year anniversary of Hybrid Mini maze

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acting as a polling Clark for the police and crime commissioners election, I’ve...

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acti...

4chickens

•6 days ago

44 Replies

Afib heart ablation Post Op

I am curious to hear how people felt immediately after the catheter ablation and for the week following. I don't know if I should sign up for more time off...

I am curious to hear how people felt immediately after the catheter ablation and...

afibsucs

•21 hours ago

17 Replies

MRI's

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) many of you AF'ers have other medical conditions beyond AF and many have joint...

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) man...

BenHall1

•5 days ago

40 Replies

Medscape posts the new consensus about treating AF

“previously, catheter ablation has been used mainly for patients with paroxysmal AF who have already tried or who were intolerant to antiarrhythmic medical...

“previously, catheter ablation has been used mainly for patients with paroxysmal...

OldJane

•12 days ago

60 Replies

Heart failure not stroke is the most common complication of atrial fibrillation -- BMJ Journal

This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not still be available since a link to an article was posted. Earlier thread here:...

This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not stil...

mjames1

•20 days ago

77 Replies

Endoscopy

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has given me AF. I had an episode in the night with chest pain so l dialled 999 as...

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has gi...

Cavalierrubie

•5 days ago

39 Replies

Return of the Duck. The Saga Continues.......

Good morning guys and gals.Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Well, here's the promised update from a couple of years ago but to be fair, nothing much...

Good morning guys and gals.Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Well, here's...

Ducky2003

•13 days ago

60 Replies

Should I be worried

this is happening almost daily. Not exercising. Should I be worried. It does make me feel very jittery TIA

this is happening almost daily. Not exercising. Should I be worried. It does ma...

babs1234

•10 days ago

52 Replies

A new experience!

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a week ago today. I then enjoyed 4 days of NSR but on Sunday evening, my Kardia...

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a w...

frankiec5

•5 hours ago

8 Replies

Brain bleed

Has anyone on Apixaban had a brain bleed. If so what was your symptoms?

Myflowers2

•2 days ago

24 Replies

Grandad Passed Away

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many health conditions. Sadly he passed away Saturday, such a shock it was and yet we...

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many heal...

Danielle2419

•8 hours ago

9 Replies

Eye bleed

Hi,Has anyone had an eye bleed on edoxaban,?

1969hippy

•2 days ago

20 Replies

Persistent and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly appreciated the warm welcome and the helpful responses I received to my post. I've...

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly apprec...

DrBook

•15 hours ago

12 Replies

AFIB NEWS FROM A MEDICAL NEWSLETTER

I get this newsletter, which is written by doctors for doctors. They had a lot to say about AFIB this week. Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update for Primary...

I get this newsletter, which is written by doctors for doctors. They had a lot ...

goldey

•12 days ago

51 Replies

anticoagulant

I’ve had Lone PAF for about 6 years, episodes lasting between 5 and 20 hours, every 6 weeks or so, always self correcting. In the last month the frequently of...

I’ve had Lone PAF for about 6 years, episodes lasting between 5 and 20 hours, ev...

Lewis1234

•22 days ago

67 Replies

"Underlying conditions" with AF, but I don't have one...

(While waiting 3 months for a follow-up from a cardioversion that lasted only 3 days) I've been reading a book by two US cardiologists (I'm in the UK) which...

(While waiting 3 months for a follow-up from a cardioversion that lasted only 3 ...

Redactrice

•27 days ago

74 Replies

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