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Weird script on my Alivecor reading

Anyone else had strange things written in the space on the Alivecor reading where you can add notes? My last 2 readings have had the following just didn't...

Anyone else had strange things written in the space on the Alivecor reading wher...

loobylou777

•8 years ago

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Widowed

I am in permanent a-fib. I am trying to find help for the breathlessness it causes. I have had 3 cardioversions - they didn't work - one lasted 2 days. I am...

I am in permanent a-fib. I am trying to find help for the breathlessness it cau...

nomad103

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Change of anticoagulant

Hi after several years being relatively stable on warfarin I started to keep going out of range so visiting clinic weekly or at best every 2 weeks. Yesterday...

Hi after several years being relatively stable on warfarin I started to keep goi...

R1100S1

•8 years ago

4 Replies

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Food, burping and erratic heart

Hi everyone, hope your enjoying the sunshine 😊 I have a quick question, does anyone have really erratic heartbeat after eating that is eased by extremely...

Hi everyone, hope your enjoying the sunshine 😊 I have a quick question, does a...

Kellyjelly

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Collapse .AF responsible?

Firstly what a great Forum. Very reassuring. Thanks to all contributors. 2 years ago I went to the supermarket and woke up in an ambulance very scary. From...

Firstly what a great Forum. Very reassuring. Thanks to all contributors. 2 years...

geacie1274

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Sinus infection :(

Hey all hope everyone is doing well. I developed a sinus infection and although I'm still in nsr my heart will not go under 100s no matter what I do I've been...

Hey all hope everyone is doing well. I developed a sinus infection and although ...

Jadezmommy123

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Hi everybody, I read some medical studies found out that the Chinese product Wenxin Keli is as effectiveas anti-arhythmic drugs for treating both parrox and...

Hi everybody, I read some medical studies found out that the Chinese product Wen...

captainKFF

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Left atrium

Is it a given that those who are in permanent AF, drug controlled, or paroxysmal AF will have a higher instance of an enlarged left atrium?

Is it a given that those who are in permanent AF, drug controlled, or paroxysm...

Annaelizabeth

•8 years ago

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Im new here its a wonderful community...

Hi just introducing myself. I was first diagnosed afib 2011 had a successful ablation and lived pretty tablet free until diagnosed with PMR last December...

Hi just introducing myself. I was first diagnosed afib 2011 had a successful abl...

G0dfather

•8 years ago

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Colds - learning the hard way

Luckily I haven't had a cold for over two years and knew from previous discussions with the pharmacist that OTC cold remedies are basically off the agenda for...

Luckily I haven't had a cold for over two years and knew from previous discussio...

Mrspat

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Weight gain on Apixaban

Hi, since having a TIA 10 month ago and being diagnosed with asymptomatic AF and taking Apixaban I am struggling losing or even maintaining my weight. I am a...

Hi, since having a TIA 10 month ago and being diagnosed with asymptomatic AF and...

emsling

•8 years ago

8 Replies

To have ablation or not

I've just watched Dr. Gupta's video on You Tube on whether to have an ablation or not, and it has really highlighted all my concerns. It makes me think I...

I've just watched Dr. Gupta's video on You Tube on whether to have an ablation o...

Tricia239

•8 years ago

65 Replies

Tooth de scaling

Well had my teeth done yesterday. I didn't stop taking Apixaban. I took with me the NICE guidelines and said I didn't want to stop. Outcome she got on with it...

Well had my teeth done yesterday. I didn't stop taking Apixaban. I took with me ...

rjr681

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Flutter off!!!

Good morning all! Sorry I have not posted in a while – I m still here bleating as ever! So the Flecainide isn’t working – it seemed to for 7 weeks then I...

Good morning all! Sorry I have not posted in a while – I m still here bleating ...

booboo73

•8 years ago

7 Replies

NEW ANTI-COAGS/GOOD OR BAD?

I would like some feedback from anyone taking one of the new anti-coagulants, please. The cardiac consultant took me off 1 aspirin daily and sent me back to my...

I would like some feedback from anyone taking one of the new anti-coagulants, pl...

sarniacherie

•8 years ago

51 Replies

Back again

Woke up at12 30 heart going mad 4 30 off went the switch back in nsr feel like rubbish now grrr

Woke up at12 30 heart going mad 4 30 off went the switch back in nsr feel like r...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

5 Replies

afib and hawthorn

Has anyone taken hawthorn for their afib or rapid heart rate or high blood pressure.

Has anyone taken hawthorn for their afib or rapid heart rate or high blood press...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Should I or shouldn't I

I have PAF my heart rate is usually about 65 to 75 when in AF but the beat is irregular. I have a 1.25 Bisoprol as a PIP. My AF is quite frequent about two or...

I have PAF my heart rate is usually about 65 to 75 when in AF but the beat is ir...

RoyM

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Further on Sleep Sitting Up

This is probably a random situation; but this is what we bring up on this site which makes the site so valuable to many of us. By accident, I noticed that...

This is probably a random situation; but this is what we bring up on this site w...

EngMac

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone had the Mini Maze procedure done?

The mini maze procedure offers a way to stop the irregular heartbeats and heart palpitations without the long and difficult recovery for open-heart surgery. It...

The mini maze procedure offers a way to stop the irregular heartbeats and heart ...

angelkisses50

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone been taken off blood thinner and put on aspirin?

7 months after my ablation my EP/Cardiologist has taken me off Xarelto and put me on a regular aspirin. I have hypertension and am diabetic and I have still...

7 months after my ablation my EP/Cardiologist has taken me off Xarelto and put ...

angelkisses50

•8 years ago

6 Replies

should i take multi vitamins

having AF and now in my early sixties should i take multi vitamins ? i read a lot of experts suggest these will be beneficial for people over 55, the thing is...

having AF and now in my early sixties should i take multi vitamins ? i read a lo...

steviebabe

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Atfibbers-should they sleep sitting up.

Thanks all for your contributions to above subject. I think I will just sleep with one extra pillow. Love this forum, it's like a family except this family is...

Thanks all for your contributions to above subject. I think I will just sleep wi...

Hawkie147

•8 years ago

4 Replies

After effects of ablation

Had ablation on 1st March and all was good upto few days ago...started getting light pulpatations lasting literally seconds...is this notmal?

Had ablation on 1st March and all was good upto few days ago...started getting l...

Sharryn45

•8 years ago

10 Replies

After AF Attack

How long do most people take to recover from an attack. I am still feeling unwell off 5 days later.

How long do most people take to recover from an attack. I am still feeling unwel...

denny-62

•8 years ago

15 Replies

New Diagnosis

I was just diagnosed with AF, & am not sure what to expect. Will be seeing a EP in a couple of weeks.

I was just diagnosed with AF, & am not sure what to expect. Will be seeing a EP...

Ialla

•8 years ago

11 Replies

New to group

Hi I was diagnosed with AF in Jan and referred to Dr Modi at Chester, have been having attacks since 2010 which I have always "sat out" as they go naturally...

Hi I was diagnosed with AF in Jan and referred to Dr Modi at Chester, have been ...

Rich3

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Follow up care

Once we are diagnosed and treatment has commenced either drugs or ablation and you still have af and have had for many years I'm thinking of you bob do...

Once we are diagnosed and treatment has commenced either drugs or ablation an...

barnes12

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone else have pain with AF episode?

Everytime I go into AF I have left arm and jaw pain. My EP/Cardiologist says that is the nature of my "syndrome". I was just wondering if others have this...

Everytime I go into AF I have left arm and jaw pain. My EP/Cardiologist says th...

angelkisses50

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Pray today!

This morning in the US I woke to the news of the horrific terror attacks in Belgium. My heart is breaking for our world and for all who are suffering. Having...

This morning in the US I woke to the news of the horrific terror attacks in Bel...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2016

Weird script on my Alivecor reading

Widowed

Change of anticoagulant

Food, burping and erratic heart

Collapse .AF responsible?

Sinus infection :(

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Left atrium

Im new here its a wonderful community...

Colds - learning the hard way

Weight gain on Apixaban

To have ablation or not

Tooth de scaling

Flutter off!!!

NEW ANTI-COAGS/GOOD OR BAD?

Back again

afib and hawthorn

Should I or shouldn't I

Further on Sleep Sitting Up

Has anyone had the Mini Maze procedure done?

Has anyone been taken off blood thinner and put on aspirin?

should i take multi vitamins

Atfibbers-should they sleep sitting up.

After effects of ablation

After AF Attack

New Diagnosis

New to group

Follow up care

Does anyone else have pain with AF episode?

Pray today!

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