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Increasing Flecainide

Increasing Flecainide A few months ago, I had my Flecainide increased from 100 mg q 12 hrs to 150 mg q 12 hrs. It's working out mfine for me. Lucky for me that...

Increasing Flecainide A few months ago, I had my Flecainide increased from 100 m...

Judyrs

•4 years ago

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I had my Ablation

After some hesitation I had my Ablation done on Thursday 4-23...I was very fortunate to have it done at one of best places in the US. I am not sure if it is...

After some hesitation I had my Ablation done on Thursday 4-23...I was very fortu...

easygoer13

•4 years ago

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Spike in Pulse

Hello everyone I am new to this group and seek advise from experience. I was taken to AE end of feb in AF after 6 hrs they treated it and I returned home with...

Hello everyone I am new to this group and seek advise from experience. I was tak...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Magnesium what's the difference

I read in a post the other day it was not advised to take the variant of magnesium as oxide. I read that taurate is the type most recommended. Any erudite...

I read in a post the other day it was not advised to take the variant of magnes...

Tryfan

•4 years ago

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Blood clotting/Factor V Leiden/5% of Caucasians

For those 5% of Caucasians out there who have Factor V Leiden (Heterozygous) like me, I thought I should post this link I recently spotted...

For those 5% of Caucasians out there who have Factor V Leiden (Heterozygous) lik...

secondtry

•4 years ago

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Compatability

Can I take apple cider capsules while taking Xarelto ?

Dessins

•4 years ago

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Magnesium

Hi All, My usual mag taurate tablets (cardiovascular research Ltd) we’re out of stock for a few weeks so I managed to purchase another brand (Tom Oliver) they...

Hi All, My usual mag taurate tablets (cardiovascular research Ltd) we’re out of...

karl1524

•4 years ago

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Kardia

What does unclassified mean on the kardia app when you get a reading?

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Is my cardiac pacemaker functioning?

My pacemaker is set at 60 bpm. I normally don't think about it: but today I took my blood-pressure (which was normal) and my pulse-rate was 46. Should I be...

My pacemaker is set at 60 bpm. I normally don't think about it: but today I took...

TheGeorge

•4 years ago

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Atrial Flutter

I was first diagnosed with atrial flutter in November 2019 (Pulse 140+ bpm). Since then I have had 1. a no. of different medications prescribed without effect...

I was first diagnosed with atrial flutter in November 2019 (Pulse 140+ bpm). Sin...

6769stao

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I was diagnosed late February after an irregular heartbeat discovered by our practice nurse during my annual chronic kidney disease review prompted her to...

Hi, I was diagnosed late February after an irregular heartbeat discovered by our...

Gillian2Mc

•4 years ago

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Another low HR!

Well, just finished my 11 working day fortnight on Friday, an energetic day tidying up The Courtyard yesterday ..... today a day of resting AND BINGO! another...

Well, just finished my 11 working day fortnight on Friday, an energetic day tidy...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Lixiana edoxaban problems

Any one suffering bad side affects with Lixiana edoxaban. I suffer with fatigue, occasional dizziness, tingling in my limbs and feet, muscle weakness and other...

Any one suffering bad side affects with Lixiana edoxaban. I suffer with fatigue,...

lixaian

•4 years ago

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In AF now and like support please

just used Kardia and it showed Im in AF Pulse 131 As this is the first time since diagnosis and leaving hospital when should I be concerned.

just used Kardia and it showed Im in AF Pulse 131 As this is the first time sinc...

Lovetheoutdoors

•4 years ago

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Stress free Sunday - a day of relaxation and appreciation

These are extraordinary times and there are a lot of scared people - I am supporting one such through a local ‘buddy’ community system. So I was thinking of...

These are extraordinary times and there are a lot of scared people - I am suppor...

CDreamer

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus

Hi just wondered if anyone has had the Coronavirus and suffers with extra beats and AF and if they have got over it ok with these problems !

Hi just wondered if anyone has had the Coronavirus and suffers with extra beats ...

Deary63

•4 years ago

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Interesting read - Strokes in young COVID19 patients

This isn’t specifically AF related but with our increased risk of strokes (and having seen the impact of strokes on family and friends) I like to keep an eye...

This isn’t specifically AF related but with our increased risk of strokes (and h...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

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Frequency of episodes before permanent AF occurred

Hi All , Can anyone tell me how frequent their episodes of PAF were before they entered a permanent state ? Also , how did you get out of the PAF episodes (...

Hi All , Can anyone tell me how frequent their episodes of PAF were before they ...

Davidv45runner

•4 years ago

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Blood thinners and kidney problems?

I am also reading that xarelto and eliquis can cause kidney damage, is this true? Help, scared lady here Thanks

I am also reading that xarelto and eliquis can cause kidney damage, is this true...

Shc1973

•4 years ago

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How long does a dvt take to go away?

Will a dvt go away for good, what is the long term consequences of this? I work out daily and run and do weights. It was caught early but I had it for 10 days...

Will a dvt go away for good, what is the long term consequences of this? I work ...

Shc1973

•4 years ago

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Return of AF

Hi, I had an ablation nearly 3 years ago for my persistent AF and apart from 3 episodes I have been AF free. The 3 episodes resulted in me reverting with in 24...

Hi, I had an ablation nearly 3 years ago for my persistent AF and apart from 3 e...

Stucoo

•4 years ago

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Is xarelto better or worse then eliquis?

I was given xarelto for a dvt but I’m wondering what is the better blood thinner to take xarelto or eliquis? My doctor said I could take either. Has anyone had...

I was given xarelto for a dvt but I’m wondering what is the better blood thinner...

Shc1973

•4 years ago

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ACE Inhibitors

There is currently uncertainty whether ACE Inhibitors, (they treat high blood pressure and the drug name ends in ‘pril’), encourage or deter Coronavirus. If...

There is currently uncertainty whether ACE Inhibitors, (they treat high blood pr...

terryw

•4 years ago

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Vitamin B12

Hello Everybody, I hope you’re all managing with your AF during this awful crisis. I have had a few attacks over the last 10days. I couldn’t understand why...

Hello Everybody, I hope you’re all managing with your AF during this awful cris...

maria68

•4 years ago

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Update from Rienij

Good evening my friends, I thought I give you a quick update on my little saga. I was lucky and had my cancer operation last Monday. I am doing well, only wish...

Good evening my friends, I thought I give you a quick update on my little saga. ...

Rienij70

•4 years ago

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Pulse oximeters and why everyone should get one.

A doctor argues that everyone should get a pulse oximeter during the coronavirus crisis. See:...

A doctor argues that everyone should get a pulse oximeter during the coronavirus...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Should I go to A and E?

I have had two ablutions for AF, I have since been diagnosed with atrial tachycardia, I was due to have an ablation for this at the end if March. Since last...

I have had two ablutions for AF, I have since been diagnosed with atrial tachyca...

Mama48

•4 years ago

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The Haemothromb Test®

I am a UK citizen living in Hungary with two ablations under my belt (6 years apart). I currently take Pradaxa as the anticoagulant but am considering...

I am a UK citizen living in Hungary with two ablations under my belt (6 years ap...

Budaboy

•4 years ago

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Post ablation 13 months. EMF field problems.

Hi everyone. Just wanted to see if anyone else has had similar experiences. Last night I was going for my usual evening walk as it usually settles my evening...

Hi everyone. Just wanted to see if anyone else has had similar experiences. Last...

D_afibber

•4 years ago

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Please help

I'm having difficulty posting, not sure if they are sending? Anyway good early hours of the morning to you all. I'm not coping at the moment with panic attacks...

I'm having difficulty posting, not sure if they are sending? Anyway good early h...

Rachelanx50

•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2020

Increasing Flecainide

I had my Ablation

Spike in Pulse

Magnesium what's the difference

Blood clotting/Factor V Leiden/5% of Caucasians

Compatability

Magnesium

Kardia

Is my cardiac pacemaker functioning?

Atrial Flutter

Newbie

Another low HR!

Lixiana edoxaban problems

In AF now and like support please

Stress free Sunday - a day of relaxation and appreciation

Coronavirus

Interesting read - Strokes in young COVID19 patients

Frequency of episodes before permanent AF occurred

Blood thinners and kidney problems?

How long does a dvt take to go away?

Return of AF

Is xarelto better or worse then eliquis?

ACE Inhibitors

Vitamin B12

Update from Rienij

Pulse oximeters and why everyone should get one.

Should I go to A and E?

The Haemothromb Test®

Post ablation 13 months. EMF field problems.

Please help

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