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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Cryoballoon

Hi all...My doctor has recommended me for "Cryoballoon" for my PAF. I ve never heard of this. Has anyone had this done?, what does it entail?, and what are the...

Hi all...My doctor has recommended me for "Cryoballoon" for my PAF. I ve never h...

Wum1t1gs2s

•2 years ago

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😪 AF episode again

Had my first AF episode, over night, since I came off bisoprolol, which was quite a few months ago . Am so disappointed 😪 Top reading hit 168, not a very...

Had my first AF episode, over night, since I came off bisoprolol, which was qui...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

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Ammune system.

Does anyone else find there ammune systems gets run down on beta blockers? I am on Sotalol and Xeralto, I use to get sick a lot last time I was on the meds pre...

Does anyone else find there ammune systems gets run down on beta blockers? I am ...

Todd10

•2 years ago

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what is a good substitute for Eliquiz for Afib?

albacore42

•2 years ago

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Feeling more like my 'old self'

I was diagnosed with AFIB in October 2020 at the age of 79. Since then I have been on a learning curve about an ailment of which I had little prior knowledge....

I was diagnosed with AFIB in October 2020 at the age of 79. Since then I have be...

Shyman

•2 years ago

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Post cryoablation done February 4, questions and thoughts

I found this site and you fellow afibbers soon after CA and have learned a lot and wanted to share some information. First I am 65 male and first found I had...

I found this site and you fellow afibbers soon after CA and have learned a lot a...

M987

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Can anyone advise me please

I had my 3rd ablation 3 days ago and my heart rate is fluctuating and feels like a flutter. My EP told me in recovery that he wasnt hopeful that it had been...

I had my 3rd ablation 3 days ago and my heart rate is fluctuating and feels like...

Snowyowl01

•2 years ago

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Edinburgh Electrophysiologist recommendation, anyone?

Some time ago I recall a member reporting a good experience with an Edinbugh EP. I thought I'd saved the post, but cannot find it. After 2 cardioversions,...

Some time ago I recall a member reporting a good experience with an Edinbugh EP....

BillCook

•2 years ago

8 Replies

New on here, G'day.

Hi guys & girls, Healthy 39yr old Aussie male, first round of AF at 29 had an ablation at 33 went well. Am 39 now and it has just came back, cardiologist tells...

Hi guys & girls, Healthy 39yr old Aussie male, first round of AF at 29 had an ab...

Todd10

•2 years ago

10 Replies

To give you a giggle

I hope it is ok to post this here. With the amount of different medications and combinations we take/discuss on this forum, I thought this may give many a...

I hope it is ok to post this here. With the amount of different medications and ...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

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AF - what can be done when an episode starts?

I had my first episode last week after being diagnosed last Aug...no idea what triggered it...lasted about 4hrs and then went back to normal. I've no idea what...

I had my first episode last week after being diagnosed last Aug...no idea what t...

LT2511

•2 years ago

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Update on Cryoablation 3 weeks ago.

After being extremely nervous about the ablation I finally had it done and it really wasn't that big a deal. I was totally knocked out so do not remember...

After being extremely nervous about the ablation I finally had it done and it re...

NYCgal22

•2 years ago

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Nightly Afib Now

I now get afib episode almost nightly, anytime from late evening through to early morning, always, always after eating in the evenings…… rest and digest are my...

I now get afib episode almost nightly, anytime from late evening through to earl...

Motov

•2 years ago

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Magnesium and Warfarin

Just a quick post. With magnesium being championed as the mineral of choice for us afibers, I was shocked to see that magnesium contraindicates with warfarin...

Just a quick post. With magnesium being championed as the mineral of choice for ...

Motov

•2 years ago

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Pacemaker for AFib

My Drug-resistant Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation cannot be treated with catheter ablation, so I was recommended to get a dual-chamber Medtronic...

My Drug-resistant Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation cannot be treated w...

ratcheva

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Are you always given medication after

Hi after 4+ years with AF.3 Paroxysmal,1 persistent with only Adizem (Dilitazem) added to my BP medication am I likely to be given extra medication after...

Hi after 4+ years with AF.3 Paroxysmal,1 persistent with only Adizem (Dilitazem)...

kkatz

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Any advice

In September last year I visited a doctor about toe numbness - I mentioned at the time that I'd been getting a stab like pain in my chest, just one single jab...

In September last year I visited a doctor about toe numbness - I mentioned at th...

Spxxky

•2 years ago

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Ventricular ectopics

Nearly 6 months since my ablation and I’ve been fine . However, in the last 2 weeks I’ve noticed a fleeting (seconds) spike in HR at rest . Goes from 60s to...

Nearly 6 months since my ablation and I’ve been fine . However, in the last 2 we...

kalgs

•2 years ago

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Body position helping ectopic beats

OK, it is 4 am… My PAF (which was weekly or twice a week) seems to have morphed into lots of ectopics in the last 4 weeks. The upside is less AF (just went...

OK, it is 4 am… My PAF (which was weekly or twice a week) seems to have morphed ...

healingharpist

•2 years ago

29 Replies

New treatment on the way?

Interesting news item today about using radiotherapy to treat Ventricular Tachycardia, and the possibility of it eventually coming into use for other...

Interesting news item today about using radiotherapy to treat Ventricular Tachyc...

Mugsy15

•2 years ago

1 Reply

PAF and Antidepressants

Hi All. I feel inbetween a Rock and a Hard Place ! Depression has reared its ugly head again and I know I need help. I have taken Citalopram in the past with...

Hi All. I feel inbetween a Rock and a Hard Place ! Depression has reared its u...

Nerja2012

•2 years ago

21 Replies

wheezing

I have a loud wheezing in my chest and tightness is this normal?

Dexter1958

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Apo-Sotalol

I’ve been on Sotalol for 14 months. I take half a tab two times a day. 40 mg x 2. It worked very well. I didn’t want to be on meds for the rest of my life, so...

I’ve been on Sotalol for 14 months. I take half a tab two times a day. 40 mg x 2...

Tickerboy63

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Learning all the time

Hi All, As a relative newbie I have found this site so helpful in learning about AF but I do think it would be great to have a glossary of abbreviations for...

Hi All, As a relative newbie I have found this site so helpful in learning abou...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Pacemaker Induced Tachycardia

Has anyone had any experience with Pacemaker Induced Tachycardia and PAC undersensing?

Has anyone had any experience with Pacemaker Induced Tachycardia and PAC underse...

dcoughey

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Rough Rough night

Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement for last night. I had a PVI for atrial arrhythmias 6 years ago and last night was one of the worse nights...

Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement for last night. I had a PVI fo...

Rdiehl01

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Replacement for bisoprolol but big dilemma

I’ve been having really itchy skin without a rash as well as just recently diagnosed with lichen planus (still waiting on appt to confirm if that is the case)....

I’ve been having really itchy skin without a rash as well as just recently diagn...

Profound15

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Seems to be going well at last !

I was just 'looking back'..........4 years since I noticed some paroxymal AF. 3 and a half years since it went persistent constantly (90-130 bpm) and I...

I was just 'looking back'..........4 years since I noticed some paroxymal AF. ...

localad

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Skipped beats

Tonight is kind of a rough night for me…I think I’m just exhausted but I have had a lot of PACs tonight…any words of encouragement?

Tonight is kind of a rough night for me…I think I’m just exhausted but I have ha...

Rdiehl01

•2 years ago

22 Replies

When to Stop Beta Blockers

Hi All - I’m wondering if the beta blockers I’m taking are doing more harm than good? I had never taken beta blockers (I’m now taking metoprolol 25 mg once a...

Hi All - I’m wondering if the beta blockers I’m taking are doing more harm than ...

Dogluvr95

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2022

Cryoballoon

😪 AF episode again

Ammune system.

what is a good substitute for Eliquiz for Afib?

Feeling more like my 'old self'

Post cryoablation done February 4, questions and thoughts

Can anyone advise me please

Edinburgh Electrophysiologist recommendation, anyone?

New on here, G'day.

To give you a giggle

AF - what can be done when an episode starts?

Update on Cryoablation 3 weeks ago.

Nightly Afib Now

Magnesium and Warfarin

Pacemaker for AFib

Are you always given medication after

Any advice

Ventricular ectopics

Body position helping ectopic beats

New treatment on the way?

PAF and Antidepressants

wheezing

Apo-Sotalol

Learning all the time

Pacemaker Induced Tachycardia

Rough Rough night

Replacement for bisoprolol but big dilemma

Seems to be going well at last !

Skipped beats

When to Stop Beta Blockers

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