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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

•1 day ago

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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

•21 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

•2 days ago

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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

•23 days ago

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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

•27 days ago

144 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

•14 days ago

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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

•6 days ago

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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

•19 days ago

109 Replies

Hydration (again)

Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much water for good cardiac health if we have atrial fibrillation and take...

Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much...

Rambler398

•18 hours ago

22 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

•25 days ago

123 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

•7 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

•5 days ago

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how long has anyone gone without another episode

Is anyone’s Afib controlled by meds alone and by that, I mean since being on meds have never had another episode or have gone years in between episodes? I...

Is anyone’s Afib controlled by meds alone and by that, I mean since being on med...

macymoo007

•1 day ago

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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

•8 days ago

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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

•15 days ago

77 Replies

Persistent afib treatment options, can't tolerate Amiodarone - so many questions...

I'm feeling rather lost at sea, I have so many unknows and questions so I'm sorry if this is a bit messy. Think I'm looking for your experiences and help with...

I'm feeling rather lost at sea, I have so many unknows and questions so I'm sorr...

Efka

•4 days ago

40 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

•7 days ago

51 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

•2 hours ago

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Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatmentNikhil AhluwaliaNikhil Ahluwalia

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in AF?

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in ...

TillyBoss

•7 hours ago

9 Replies

A simple monitoring device

A couple of weeks ago amid a discussion about Apple Watches, home monitoring devices etc, a gent (Bob possibly) on here, named a simple device that records...

A couple of weeks ago amid a discussion about Apple Watches, home monitoring dev...

AsparagusLover

•3 days ago

30 Replies

Is this atrial flutter rather than sinus rhythm as reported?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a known problem with Kardia?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a ...

Rambler398

•1 day ago

19 Replies

2nd ablation return of at at 8weeks update

Hi all .Just updating on my situation... After 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago this last week the af has returned everyday and isn't settling. The arrirhymia nurse...

Hi all .Just updating on my situation... After 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago this las...

Sunnyann

•9 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

•17 days ago

67 Replies

Follow up after cardioversion

Hi all, I had my first cardioversion in February. It was done privately as I was in a ‘holding pen’, according to my GP. (Waiting to see a cardiologist ) I...

Hi all, I had my first cardioversion in February. It was done privately as I was...

Canteringon

•3 days ago

26 Replies

Bradychardia

Can anyone reassure please ? I have been taking Bisoprolol for about 7 years now, and am on the high dose of 5 mgs twice daily now. This keeps my heart rate...

Can anyone reassure please ? I have been taking Bisoprolol for about 7 years now...

Tellingfibs

•3 days ago

27 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

•22 days ago

74 Replies

Apixaban

Hi there, I take Bisoprolol, Flecainide and until recently Edoxaban anticoagulant . However, spending much time in France I’ve found that Edoxaban is not...

Hi there, I take Bisoprolol, Flecainide and until recently Edoxaban anticoagulan...

Sportfix

•7 days ago

40 Replies

Totally wiped after ablation

I guess I thought I'd bounce back quicker, maybe because my first EP didn't seem to think an ablation is a big deal, but I guess you guys on here were right....

I guess I thought I'd bounce back quicker, maybe because my first EP didn't seem...

Iamfuzzyduck

•21 days ago

70 Replies

Flecainide

Good day all, looking for some feedback. I have been on 100mg of Flecainide 2x a day since I was diagnosed with tachycardia in 2021. My heart rate is now in...

Good day all, looking for some feedback. I have been on 100mg of Flecainide 2x a...

ChadL

•4 days ago

29 Replies

Anticoagulant changes

I wonder if any of you can advise me please on anticoagulants. I have been on Apixaban for some years and recently when I have had my repeat prescription from...

I wonder if any of you can advise me please on anticoagulants. I have been on A...

Ashburton51

•4 days ago

31 Replies

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