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rules for a long life

This study, published in the journal Circulation, suggests poor lifestyle is a major factor that cuts American lives short. Only 8% of the general population...

This study, published in the journal Circulation, suggests poor lifestyle is a m...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

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Ladies - ever taken sodium citrate then had AF eposide?

Just wondering if there's a correlation between taking sodium citrate (for cystitis in ladies) and getting AF? Anyone else experienced this? I just took one...

Just wondering if there's a correlation between taking sodium citrate (for cyst...

WendyWu20

•6 years ago

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Recovering from ablation

Diagnosed with afib 5 years ago, prescribed 120 ml Verap and 25mg Xarelto. Was on beta blocker for around a year, did nothing for me. My main problem...

Diagnosed with afib 5 years ago, prescribed 120 ml Verap and 25mg Xarelto. W...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Anticoagulant alert card

Hi does anyone know how I can receive a new one of the above please apart from the internet pdf please.

Hi does anyone know how I can receive a new one of the above please apart from ...

Tracie50

•6 years ago

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New technique developed at St Bartholemew Hospital London

Just picked this news item up. Interesting new procedure developed by Prof. Richard Schilling and the Barts team. Pete https://dailym.ai/2HBw0t2

Just picked this news item up. Interesting new procedure developed by Prof. Rich...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

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High resting heart beat

Hi everyone. I had ablation 12 weeks ago and in last couple weeks the odd time I feel nauseous for no reason. Short of breath and generally tired no matter...

Hi everyone. I had ablation 12 weeks ago and in last couple weeks the odd time ...

Carig

•6 years ago

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Hi everyone

Well guys we did it, 10k in 1hr 5mins, not quickest but we did it, keep going everyone, there's light at end of tunnel for all of us👍👍👍

Well guys we did it, 10k in 1hr 5mins, not quickest but we did it, keep going ev...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How long does cardiac ablation typically last for re-entrant tachycardia?

I thought I was free of it( re-entrant tachycardia) after the last ablation however my other Cardiologist ( not the E.P. cardiologist) said it usually lasts...

I thought I was free of it( re-entrant tachycardia) after the last ablation howe...

heller29

•6 years ago

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Kardia

Hello, I have a DDDR two lead pacemaker since one month. I was using a KardiaBand before the operation. On Alivecor they say a PM should not be used with the...

Hello, I have a DDDR two lead pacemaker since one month. I was using a KardiaBan...

Christ1ne

•6 years ago

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Need advice about asking GP to change dose of drugs

Hiya all, As I have mentioned before I have persistant AF, I had a cadioversion op, at first it worked, but it then flipped back into persistant AF after ten...

Hiya all, As I have mentioned before I have persistant AF, I had a cadioversion...

Mickhall

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Pacemaker and AV node ablation

I have been meaning for a while to write this post in the hope that it will help those going through the dilemma of whether to take the decision to go through,...

I have been meaning for a while to write this post in the hope that it will help...

Annaelizabeth

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Amiodrone heart drug for Afib

Has anyone been on one month of a high to decreasing of amiodrone? I just got off it and am wondering about these horrible side effects. Had most of them...

Has anyone been on one month of a high to decreasing of amiodrone? I just got ...

Rebma

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Nosh and Natter Saturday 5th May London

Good sunday morning everyone, and just a reminder that there is another Nosh and Natter this coming Saturday at EV Cafe in Isabella Street London this coming...

Good sunday morning everyone, and just a reminder that there is another Nosh and...

Beancounter

Volunteer•6 years ago

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Event monitor

Hi, I am at present wearing a 7 day Spider flash event monitor, my problem is i am in my 4th day of wearing and the green light is not flashing neither does it...

Hi, I am at present wearing a 7 day Spider flash event monitor, my problem is i ...

Uniform96

•6 years ago

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REPLY'S TO SCARDYCAT ABOUT KARDIA MOBILE :)

I am still trying to learn this computer and navigate this site but I end up in all different places so I want to be sure all of you who replyed are...

I am still trying to learn this computer and navigate this site but I end up i...

scardycat

•6 years ago

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New with persistant AF

After no previously known episodes i have just been diagnosed with persistant af which has been going now for a week,I went to a and e 36 hours after it...

After no previously known episodes i have just been diagnosed with persistant af...

chrisinbrighton

•6 years ago

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is it inevitable that a flecainide dose will have to be increased?

I've been taking Flecainide for six years, 50g twice daily, and Bisoprolol 2.5g daily. Last year I had a lot of stress with a family situation, and my heart...

I've been taking Flecainide for six years, 50g twice daily, and Bisoprolol 2.5g ...

bugswhiskers

•6 years ago

26 Replies

What has been more successful for you? Chemical Cardioversion, DC Cardioversion or Spontaneous Cardioversion?

I have experience of spontaneously reverting to NSR, as well as one successful chemical cardioversion and many failed..... and a dozen DC cardioversions which...

I have experience of spontaneously reverting to NSR, as well as one successful c...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Pacemaker and Fast Heartbeat

Had pacemaker fitted 18 months ago. Heart settled on a steady 70 bpm for 9 months and then went to around 115 bpm overnight and back into AF. It has stayed...

Had pacemaker fitted 18 months ago. Heart settled on a steady 70 bpm for 9 month...

mullikg

•6 years ago

8 Replies

After effects Cardioversion

I was admitted for my ablation on Wednesday and it couldn't be done as once they and everything in place they found the problems was far more extensive and...

I was admitted for my ablation on Wednesday and it couldn't be done as once they...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Grade 1 diastolic heart failure

Hi Just wanting to hear from anybody with above. I received a letter from cardiologist nurse to say echo showed above, but know other information. Googling...

Hi Just wanting to hear from anybody with above. I received a letter from cardio...

Purple-

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Pacemaker check shows interference

We have a new bmw car and I noticed I felt rough on a journey yesterday. Last week the tech was querying interference on my pm. Could it be the keyless...

We have a new bmw car and I noticed I felt rough on a journey yesterday. Last w...

Icenae

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Atrial Flutter and Shingles

Two years ago, after ankle reconstruction surgery, I was diagnosed with SVT. After two unsuccessful ablations (and Verapamil and Flecainide) my specialist said...

Two years ago, after ankle reconstruction surgery, I was diagnosed with SVT. Aft...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

11 Replies

The Kardia Mobile

Has anyone gotten one of these devices? You use with your smart phone to take an instant ekg at home or any where?? My cardiologist told me today to get one...

Has anyone gotten one of these devices? You use with your smart phone to take a...

scardycat

•6 years ago

83 Replies

9th Month Ablation Follow-up

I saw my EP today for a routine visit. It has been 7 months since my last episode of AFIB. I was very concerned in my first 3 months post ablation. I...

I saw my EP today for a routine visit. It has been 7 months since my last episo...

perkman

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Talk on AF and Ablation

Hi All, Dr Mark Gallagher, a very experienced EP, will talk to our support group on Wednesday at 5pm, Post Graduate Medical Centre, 2nd floor Wells wing,...

Hi All, Dr Mark Gallagher, a very experienced EP, will talk to our support group...

rosyG

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Definitely take a look at this video if you really want to know about your heart and many other body functions.

One more video you should watch if you really want good information about your body and of course the heart, our main focus....

One more video you should watch if you really want good information about your b...

EngMac

•6 years ago

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Blood Pressure

Getting concerned about my BP and wondering if anyone else has the same problems as my dr just puts it down to my AF . I only take it when I’m feeling poorly...

Getting concerned about my BP and wondering if anyone else has the same problems...

Janshep

•6 years ago

43 Replies

Loop recorder transmission

I suffered a stroke nov 3 2017. Yesterday I had a loop recorder implanted. The Drs office only needs my monitor information sent once a month. Anyone else like...

I suffered a stroke nov 3 2017. Yesterday I had a loop recorder implanted. The D...

Rainie42066

•6 years ago

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Everyone should really take the time to look at these videos.

Heart arrhythmias are mentioned. Unfortunately, most of you will have a hard time realizing that your present medical advice is likely deficient and harmful...

Heart arrhythmias are mentioned. Unfortunately, most of you will have a hard ti...

EngMac

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2018

rules for a long life

Ladies - ever taken sodium citrate then had AF eposide?

Recovering from ablation

Anticoagulant alert card

New technique developed at St Bartholemew Hospital London

High resting heart beat

Hi everyone

How long does cardiac ablation typically last for re-entrant tachycardia?

Kardia

Need advice about asking GP to change dose of drugs

Pacemaker and AV node ablation

Amiodrone heart drug for Afib

Nosh and Natter Saturday 5th May London

Event monitor

REPLY'S TO SCARDYCAT ABOUT KARDIA MOBILE :)

New with persistant AF

is it inevitable that a flecainide dose will have to be increased?

What has been more successful for you? Chemical Cardioversion, DC Cardioversion or Spontaneous Cardioversion?

Pacemaker and Fast Heartbeat

After effects Cardioversion

Grade 1 diastolic heart failure

Pacemaker check shows interference

Atrial Flutter and Shingles

The Kardia Mobile

9th Month Ablation Follow-up

Talk on AF and Ablation

Definitely take a look at this video if you really want to know about your heart and many other body functions.

Blood Pressure

Loop recorder transmission

Everyone should really take the time to look at these videos.

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