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Taking Clarythromycin with AF!

Hi everyone recently diagnosed and taking Bisoprolol and Eliquis. I have got a Chest Infection and have been prescribed Clarithromycin. I am worried about...

Hi everyone recently diagnosed and taking Bisoprolol and Eliquis. I have got a C...

Attic

•5 years ago

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Digoxin

Does anyone take a low dose of digoxin daily to prevent AF? It was described by the A&E doctor following my first post ablation AF. I had gone 3 years plus...

Does anyone take a low dose of digoxin daily to prevent AF? It was described by...

Enjoy

•5 years ago

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Reducing Bisoprolol dosage.

Hi my husband has been on Bisoprolol 10mg daily for 15years along with several BP tabs for high bp, At his last medication review his pulse rate was down to...

Hi my husband has been on Bisoprolol 10mg daily for 15years along with several B...

Tricia2747

•5 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..Caffeine and its effects on the Heart: The Lowdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4VKAMAb76c

Steve112

•5 years ago

7 Replies

atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular

Hi had a copy of the letter from cardiologist re my recent two week ECG it states atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular,anybody aware of what this means! I...

Hi had a copy of the letter from cardiologist re my recent two week ECG it state...

Maisiemay13

•5 years ago

6 Replies

What are you experiences of Fleciainide?

Hi Folks, I need your advise again. I had my second ablation in March this year my Issue then was, my fear of having sedation rather than G.A. Based on your...

Hi Folks, I need your advise again. I had my second ablation in March this year ...

Ruthypegs

•5 years ago

23 Replies

positive thinking and af

last week I was hospitalised due to severe af. in icu while I was fighting against irregular and racing heart. suddenly I thought if my mental conditions like...

last week I was hospitalised due to severe af. in icu while I was fighting again...

mbhakta

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Trying to understand AF

I have had AF on and off for approximately 19 months. Recently, I had been in AF continuously for 6 months when I underwent my first Cardioversion. This was...

I have had AF on and off for approximately 19 months. Recently, I had been in A...

PMR2014

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Stress test

I just got my stress test recently.they told me not to eat anything 2 hours before but unfortunately i have waited for 6 hours to do the actual stress test and...

I just got my stress test recently.they told me not to eat anything 2 hours befo...

jertzky

•5 years ago

1 Reply

EPIC Study - interesting finding and recommendations

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/920110?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=323143ET&impID=2152866&faf=1 As it’s medscape you do have to join to read but the highlights...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/920110?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=323143ET&impID...

CDreamer

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Flu shots

I haven’t had a flu shot for many years nor have l had the flu for many years. However, my husband keeps bugging me that l should get one. I have read so...

I haven’t had a flu shot for many years nor have l had the flu for many years. ...

Janith

•5 years ago

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3 months, 2 weeks post ablation review with EP. Swap notes ?

Mostly went well, but still more questions in my head. First, he said my left atrium was still firing, when they went in with the catheter. I was in persistent...

Mostly went well, but still more questions in my head. First, he said my left at...

Turquoise19

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Stroke Risk

I came across this review published in Stroke Magazine which suggests that stroke risk may be reduced in successfully ablated AF sufferers compared rate or...

I came across this review published in Stroke Magazine which suggests that strok...

Beta44

•5 years ago

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CHANGING TO TAKING MEDS AT NIGHT

Hi -- I've been reading all over the web all week now that we should be taking our blood pressure meds at night for remarkably better results. I am pretty...

Hi -- I've been reading all over the web all week now that we should be taking o...

goldey

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Bisoprolol

Does anybody take bisoprolol at night, and if so what time do you take it and do you ferl any benifit of taking it then. I take it on a morning by afternoon...

Does anybody take bisoprolol at night, and if so what time do you take it and do...

Colin1314

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Afib and sam-e

I have afib and osteoarthritis in knee and hip. Heart doctor doesn't like celecoxib and other nsaids, says they have heart health risks. I recently read that...

I have afib and osteoarthritis in knee and hip. Heart doctor doesn't like celeco...

Jfbould1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

My blog post for employers

As many of you know, I had a year off work with my heart dramas. Thankfully I had a wonderfully supportive employer but I know not everyone is so lucky. I must...

As many of you know, I had a year off work with my heart dramas. Thankfully I ha...

Kaz747

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Medication

Does anyone know what the outer container of the capsules (pradaxa, ramapril etc) is made of. They look plasticy but obviously can't be. Just I've consumed...

Does anyone know what the outer container of the capsules (pradaxa, ramapril etc...

ruskin10

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Simvador

Is anyone taking Simvador 20mg,am having difficulty getting a 20mg tablet 40 mg available but have had my dose lowered due to interaction with amlodopine ?

Is anyone taking Simvador 20mg,am having difficulty getting a 20mg tablet 40 mg...

Fastbeat

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Afib and Aneurysm

Hello, I was diagnosed with Afib in 2011, in 2012 due to being in constant Af I had cardioversion. This was successful and was discharged on flecanide 300mg a...

Hello, I was diagnosed with Afib in 2011, in 2012 due to being in constant Af I...

Vicki1709

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Amiodarone & Electrical Cardiovesion - does it work

Hi would appreciate comments from ppl with my condition. Recently diagnosed with persistent AF. Due to start Amiodarone for 5 months and elec catdioversion in...

Hi would appreciate comments from ppl with my condition. Recently diagnosed with...

AbbyTabby

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Coronary artery spasms.

What are the symptoms? How common is it? Is it common to only experience it at rest?

What are the symptoms? How common is it? Is it common to only experience it at r...

TG21

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Apixaban and tamoxifen ( and by chance spotted amiodarone on list)

Have just started tamoxifen tonight after breast cancer and know it can cause DVTs etc occasionally. Oncologist felt as I am apixaban it would not be an issue....

Have just started tamoxifen tonight after breast cancer and know it can cause DV...

Bagrat

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Flecainide

I have had about 5 episodes of afib now and I have been put in blood thinners and prescribed pill the pocket flecanide but I’ve never taken as I am scared of...

I have had about 5 episodes of afib now and I have been put in blood thinners an...

Sarwags

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Brain Stimulation

Here is an article that granted is rooted in Sports Exercise. But it's a cool thought that a bit of the old electrickery to the noggin might sort out the...

Here is an article that granted is rooted in Sports Exercise. But it's a cool th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Do you take - White Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets

I'm very sensitive to colourings in tablets having an effect on my sleep. Have always taken Actavis brand, but they're not being made at the moment. Are you in...

I'm very sensitive to colourings in tablets having an effect on my sleep. Have a...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Bisoprolol?

Been on Bisoprolol for a while. Gradually reducing- now on 2.50mg a day. Curious- does anyone get headaches, on this amount ?

Been on Bisoprolol for a while. Gradually reducing- now on 2.50mg a day. Curious...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Pain relief

Hi have afib. Just developed a heavy cold with a painful headache. What pain killers can i take Thank you April

Hi have afib. Just developed a heavy cold with a painful headache. What pain ki...

actionteddy

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2019

Taking Clarythromycin with AF!

Digoxin

Reducing Bisoprolol dosage.

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Caffeine and its effects on the Heart: The Lowdown

atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular

What are you experiences of Fleciainide?

positive thinking and af

Trying to understand AF

Stress test

EPIC Study - interesting finding and recommendations

Flu shots

3 months, 2 weeks post ablation review with EP. Swap notes ?

Stroke Risk

CHANGING TO TAKING MEDS AT NIGHT

Bisoprolol

Afib and sam-e

My blog post for employers

Medication

Simvador

Afib and Aneurysm

Amiodarone & Electrical Cardiovesion - does it work

Coronary artery spasms.

Apixaban and tamoxifen ( and by chance spotted amiodarone on list)

Flecainide

Brain Stimulation

Do you take - White Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets

Bisoprolol?

Pain relief

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