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I have been on Eliquis for five months.

I am 71 and have been taking Eliquis since June of this year (five months). The only side effect I have is the $150 a month I have to pay when I am in the...

I am 71 and have been taking Eliquis since June of this year (five months). The ...

bobbydb1

•9 years ago

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After a Bypass OP

Having had chronic AF since 2008 and a single bypass and aortic valve replacement in August 2015 my physical recovery has been very good. Has anybody had the...

Having had chronic AF since 2008 and a single bypass and aortic valve replaceme...

JamesP

•9 years ago

1 Reply

AF

Hi All, my hubby has AF but can't feel it. He has a pacemaker in situ and takes Warfarin. He would never have known he had the condition if I hadn't taken his...

Hi All, my hubby has AF but can't feel it. He has a pacemaker in situ and takes ...

Chic27

•9 years ago

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eliquis

I, would like to read from people that are taking Eliquis about indications , age ,side effects. When I was on baby aspirin my hematocrit became low and...

I, would like to read from people that are taking Eliquis about indications , a...

destept

•9 years ago

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Apixaban

Hi Andrea here I've had af for 3yrs am now 65 so had to stop aspirin I have no heart disease and low risk stroke my cardiologist is the best he put me on...

Hi Andrea here I've had af for 3yrs am now 65 so had to stop aspirin I have no h...

andy1950

•9 years ago

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aspirin

I see every one take warfering . but iam on aspirin for 7 yers now . is it doing some job / I was in warfering and they change it to aspirin 7 yers now , thx

I see every one take warfering . but iam on aspirin for 7 yers now . is it doing...

karim123

•9 years ago

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been away

hi to all / I went away foe a week / but still on atenolol to slow AF / still no reply from the hospital yet to see specialist . iam still thinging for...

hi to all / I went away foe a week / but still on atenolol to slow AF / still...

karim123

•9 years ago

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Frustrated!

Even though I had seen my E.P. privately and my state of the art monitor confirmed that A.F. had returned and that I needed a redo ablation, I decided to keep...

Even though I had seen my E.P. privately and my state of the art monitor confirm...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Cardioversion

Just off for my 3rd cardioversion. How can these things become routine? P

Paul_M

•9 years ago

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Interesting article

This may be of some use, youre not alone ! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3331092/ME-OPERATION-Hi-tech-op-scorch-away-nerves-make-heart-race.html

This may be of some use, youre not alone ! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...

weezergeezer

•9 years ago

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Regarding Cryo blation

Hi when they do Cryo Ablation, do they do it in a CT Scanner or MRI ? as i am claustraphobic that is the only thing what would put me off ,...

Hi when they do Cryo Ablation, do they do it in a CT Scanner or MRI ? as i a...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

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Amioadrone and weight gain

Hi, I had an abalation on October 19th and a week later a conversion. My dr put me on amioadrone and eliquis. I have hyperthyroidism and take synthroid but I...

Hi, I had an abalation on October 19th and a week later a conversion. My dr put ...

Salty0987

•9 years ago

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Ablation

Hi I have been to Wythenshaw hospital, Regarding finding out if going to do a Ablation, they have offered me A Cryo-PVI has anyone had this one done? and is...

Hi I have been to Wythenshaw hospital, Regarding finding out if going to do a ...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

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Sotolol

Does anyone take this medicine and how is it working for you. Have there been side affects?

Does anyone take this medicine and how is it working for you. Have there been si...

Evefay

•9 years ago

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Warfarin and grapefruit juice

I met a patient the other day who was on Warfarin for AF and was advised by her Dr. not to have grapefruit juice. I know certain calcium channel blockers,...

I met a patient the other day who was on Warfarin for AF and was advised by her ...

Ngroom2

•9 years ago

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Alivecor app

Before I buy an Alivecor I would like to get the app. The only one I can find on the Apple Store is a vetinary one. Could someone give me an idea of what it...

Before I buy an Alivecor I would like to get the app. The only one I can find on...

Stephanietee

•9 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi, After having 3 ablations, Im now af free and was feeling fine and back to normal, just an occasional blip. On my last visit to LGI it was suggested that I...

Hi, After having 3 ablations, Im now af free and was feeling fine and back to n...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

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Academic success!!

Hi everyone, A few months ago, quite a number of you helped me by providing feedback on why you found the AF forum useful and what you liked about it. Your...

Hi everyone, A few months ago, quite a number of you helped me by providing fee...

CTG99

•9 years ago

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Follow up to the post re NHS Mandate for Future

Those struggling to answer the questions may find this link really useful:-...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Visiting the dentist?

http://www.sdcep.org.uk/published-guidance/anticoagulants-and-antiplatelets/ NHS Scotland have published guidance on how to effectively manage patients on...

http://www.sdcep.org.uk/published-guidance/anticoagulants-and-antiplatelets/ NH...

Squaresloane

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Amiodarone

Hi, I have been on amiodarone for about 3 years, my GP has recently taken me off it giving me no replacement. He told me it wasn't working as I still have AF....

Hi, I have been on amiodarone for about 3 years, my GP has recently taken me off...

puggreen2008

•9 years ago

33 Replies

Still finding my way

Hi everyone. I found this site out of concern and worry I suppose. I would like to introduce myself. I am Dave, 59 years old. I donated a Kidney four years ago...

Hi everyone. I found this site out of concern and worry I suppose. I would like ...

Afterafending

•9 years ago

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Slight 'blip' after ablation

Thursday evening, 10 days post ablations for AFib and AFlutter. Sitting watching TV at 8.30 pm and my heart just started racing. Not quite as fast as it had...

Thursday evening, 10 days post ablations for AFib and AFlutter. Sitting watching...

angiek

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Considering Ablation

Hi, this is my first post here. I had my first A-fib back in 2002, i was put on 25mg Metoprolol, and saw my Cardiologist annually up until 2010. Initially the...

Hi, this is my first post here. I had my first A-fib back in 2002, i was put on ...

eggie

•9 years ago

26 Replies

3D rotational angiography for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

3D rotational angiography for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Tom De Potter of Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium talks about...

3D rotational angiography for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Tom De Potte...

dave205

•9 years ago

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CARDIOVERSION

I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND CARDIO (MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER) HAD TO STAY IN HOSPITAL OVER NIGHT FOR MONITORING AS I AM ON CPAP MACHINE . ON THE LAST OPERATION I HAD...

I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND CARDIO (MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER) HAD TO STAY IN HOSPITAL OV...

humbroad

•9 years ago

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Post Ablation sSymtoms in Perspective

I know many of you are hovering around ablations, either before or after. I have seen many posts about post ablation symptoms...AF, palpitations, etc.. Well me...

I know many of you are hovering around ablations, either before or after. I have...

canyonsister

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Questions?

Had a visit with my ep yesterday. Explained about the issues I was having sometimes when I exercise and how I feel in general. He suggested that it was...

Had a visit with my ep yesterday. Explained about the issues I was having someti...

paulh1

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Tachycardia following ablation

Has anybody experienced short bursts of tachycardia even after they have had an ablation? I have had 2 ablations and second was to resolve PAF and SVT. I have...

Has anybody experienced short bursts of tachycardia even after they have had an ...

RichMert

•9 years ago

3 Replies

A different feeling...

Hi Everyone, I have a different feeling after coming out of AF this time, when I go to bed and lay down I can feel my heart beat very strong but I done feel it...

Hi Everyone, I have a different feeling after coming out of AF this time, when I...

travelbug54

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2015

I have been on Eliquis for five months.

After a Bypass OP

AF

eliquis

Apixaban

aspirin

been away

Frustrated!

Cardioversion

Interesting article

Regarding Cryo blation

Amioadrone and weight gain

Ablation

Sotolol

Warfarin and grapefruit juice

Alivecor app

Bisoprolol

Academic success!!

Follow up to the post re NHS Mandate for Future

Visiting the dentist?

Amiodarone

Still finding my way

Slight 'blip' after ablation

Considering Ablation

3D rotational angiography for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

CARDIOVERSION

Post Ablation sSymtoms in Perspective

Questions?

Tachycardia following ablation

A different feeling...

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