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Had my ablation

Hi All Just thought i'd report back after my first (and hopefully only) ablation. it was done using the cryoballoon technique which i wasn't expecting, and i...

Hi All Just thought i'd report back after my first (and hopefully only) ablatio...

Mattpga

•9 years ago

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Pericarditis

Is there any way of knowing whether someone has AF from Pericarditis? My husband and my sister, who we see quite often, both had AF for the first time within...

Is there any way of knowing whether someone has AF from Pericarditis? My husban...

Davesgirl

•9 years ago

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P.S to screening u tube link.

Sorry, meant to add,if you subscribe to SurreyASG U tube channel ( no cost involved!!) you will automatically be informed about new videos. We are hoping to...

Sorry, meant to add,if you subscribe to SurreyASG U tube channel ( no cost invol...

rosyG

•9 years ago

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Ablation? Have to make my decision...

Hello all. I've only posted here once but read all the posts and think the advice and support is amazing. I have gained so much information about AF Since I...

Hello all. I've only posted here once but read all the posts and think the advic...

blackcat123

•9 years ago

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RESULTS OF OUR SCREENING EVENT + DR BOGLE's PRESENTATION ON ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE EFFECTS ON AF

Hi All, This is a link to two U Tube videos. The first shows the results of our AF screening event in Epsom shopping centre recently. The second records our...

Hi All, This is a link to two U Tube videos. The first shows the results of our ...

rosyG

•9 years ago

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Tamponade

Hi I wonder if anyone remembers me? I had an Ablation in January 2014 which resulted in a Tamponade, making me lose 1.25 litres of blood. After a lot of...

Hi I wonder if anyone remembers me? I had an Ablation in January 2014 which res...

Ch43351

•9 years ago

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When Ablation Fails, What Then?

A bit of discussion on this website. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/838526?src=wnl_edit_tpal#vp_1 You may have to log in to access this. Probably worth...

A bit of discussion on this website. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/838526...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Holter results

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal af about 3 years ago and have managed with a flecainide PIP having about 4 episodes a year, but I have been getting more frogs...

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal af about 3 years ago and have managed with a fle...

Devondan

•9 years ago

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AF-related stroke

The consequences of AF-related stroke can be devastating. Please sign our petition and help to prevent these life-threatening strokes: http://chn.ge/1zpfy07

The consequences of AF-related stroke can be devastating. Please sign our petiti...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

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Conn's Syndrome and AF

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Conn's Syndrome and AF; I would be interested to learn what medication they are on. I was commenced...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Conn's Syndrome and AF...

deelan

•9 years ago

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Here we go

Saw my Cardiologist on Monday. Holter monitor in about 6 weeks for 24hrs then almost certain referral to an EP for an Oblation. Today I had my Echocardiogram...

Saw my Cardiologist on Monday. Holter monitor in about 6 weeks for 24hrs then al...

NJ47

•9 years ago

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Pre opp appointment done and dusted

And all well so far. B.p. Good heart rate o.k. and in rhythm today thanks to flecanide! I.N.R. 2.5 so good to go next Wednesday as long as all stays well. I'm...

And all well so far. B.p. Good heart rate o.k. and in rhythm today thanks to fle...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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BP monitoring @ home

I was advised to get a monitor which has arrived this morning but on reading the instruction info it states that the monitor I have (Vivatec Smart Touch...

I was advised to get a monitor which has arrived this morning but on reading the...

nikonBlue

•9 years ago

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hello just got my results from 48hr monitor

my results show I have atrial tachycardia ,and have been offered another ablation , I had my first ablation done a yr ago for paf , has anyone else got or had...

my results show I have atrial tachycardia ,and have been offered another ablatio...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

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Anticoagulants and 'slightly high risk' activities?

Hi everyone, Nearly a year on from first diagnosis of Afib/ Aflutter (and much incompetence/disinterest/conflicting advice from my GP surgery later) I have at...

Hi everyone, Nearly a year on from first diagnosis of Afib/ Aflutter (and much i...

angiek

•9 years ago

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40 year old just diagnosed advice please

I am a 40 year old woman just been diagnosed with af. I thought the advice is now not to be taking Aspirin but my cardiologist has recommended I take it along...

I am a 40 year old woman just been diagnosed with af. I thought the advice is no...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Conquer your A-fib by Lisa M. White

I have just finished reading this e-book (from Amazon). I found it very interesting and informative and feel it would be particularly helpful to anyone seeking...

I have just finished reading this e-book (from Amazon). I found it very interest...

NanT

•9 years ago

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AF and numb feet. Is it the tablets?

I am 6 months post-ablation and my heart is currently behaving but I am having a horrid problem with numb feet. It's hard to explain what it feels like. There...

I am 6 months post-ablation and my heart is currently behaving but I am having ...

jennydog

•9 years ago

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Flecanaide

Hi Has anyone taking or taken this drug - 100mg twice daily, had any side-effects? I have been on it with other drugs since September; and although l have had...

Hi Has anyone taking or taken this drug - 100mg twice daily, had any side-effect...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Digoxin flecainide crazy

Help I am going crazy....October of 2013 I was AFib duagnosed. Fast forward got it under control with amiodarone, but my dr. Will thank god only allow you stay...

Help I am going crazy....October of 2013 I was AFib duagnosed. Fast forward got ...

TerriN

•9 years ago

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AF ....

Am 83 and have had heart surgery (bypass) 20 years ago. 3 years ago started taking warfarin 3.1/2 mg dailey. Also take bisoprolol and amlodipine with Lipitor...

Am 83 and have had heart surgery (bypass) 20 years ago. 3 years ago started taki...

George2467814

•9 years ago

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Ablation tomorrow?

I'm sure someone said they were having their ablation tomorrow but I can't remember who. Anyway, good luck whoever you are.x

I'm sure someone said they were having their ablation tomorrow but I can't remem...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Pradaxa

Can anyone tell me who is on Pradaxa what they have found is the best time to take it. Obviously I know its morning and evening but I`ve tried before brekki,...

Can anyone tell me who is on Pradaxa what they have found is the best time to ...

ruskin10

•9 years ago

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Improvement!!! :)

I don't wish to jump the gun but this last few days, I have felt better than I have done in almost 2 years. I am lying flat in bed and my heart is staying...

I don't wish to jump the gun but this last few days, I have felt better than I h...

Vony

•9 years ago

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Event Recorder

Hi All Returning my event recorder tomorrow and with (Sod's law) no symptoms to record, well I don't think I have. Definitely no fast HR, just the odd...

Hi All Returning my event recorder tomorrow and with (Sod's law) no symptoms to ...

heartmatters1

•9 years ago

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Apixaban

Having been on apixaban for 1 year. Just had the results of 1st fasting blood test. Was really worried about liver and kidney test, but great news all ok. Was...

Having been on apixaban for 1 year. Just had the results of 1st fasting blood te...

waterlady

•9 years ago

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To fly or not to fly

I am currently very stable on my medication after a very upsetting and worrying time ending up in resus twice within three weeks this was back in July and...

I am currently very stable on my medication after a very upsetting and worrying ...

christine147

•9 years ago

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Feeling breathless

Feeling very breathless. I've got to get the pace maker tested on the 16/2/2015 then see the consultant on the 26th . I'm booked in to have the cardioversion...

Feeling very breathless. I've got to get the pace maker tested on the 16/2/2015 ...

Terjo

•9 years ago

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Just a quick question

I had my first ablation on 27 Jan. I was awake throughout and to be honest it was awful. During the burning stage, on one of the burn the pain shot up from...

I had my first ablation on 27 Jan. I was awake throughout and to be honest it w...

tiredandconfused

•9 years ago

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Ablation procedure.

http://cvi.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/atrial-fibrillation-pulmonary-vein-ablation-procedure This link (if I have copied and pasted correctly)...

http://cvi.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/atrial-fibrillation-pulmon...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2015

Had my ablation

Pericarditis

P.S to screening u tube link.

Ablation? Have to make my decision...

RESULTS OF OUR SCREENING EVENT + DR BOGLE's PRESENTATION ON ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE EFFECTS ON AF

Tamponade

When Ablation Fails, What Then?

Holter results

AF-related stroke

Conn's Syndrome and AF

Here we go

Pre opp appointment done and dusted

BP monitoring @ home

hello just got my results from 48hr monitor

Anticoagulants and 'slightly high risk' activities?

40 year old just diagnosed advice please

Conquer your A-fib by Lisa M. White

AF and numb feet. Is it the tablets?

Flecanaide

Digoxin flecainide crazy

AF ....

Ablation tomorrow?

Pradaxa

Improvement!!! :)

Event Recorder

Apixaban

To fly or not to fly

Feeling breathless

Just a quick question

Ablation procedure.

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