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Statistics, triggers & stroke risk?

Hi all fellow afibbers, I’m hoping to get your opinions and hopefully advice, on a bit of information that I’ve recently picked up on. From articles I’ve...

Hi all fellow afibbers, I’m hoping to get your opinions and hopefully advice, o...

Jasper18

•4 days ago

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Is AF life threatening or not?

When l was diagnosed with AF., six years ago, my Cardiologist, at that time, told me that AF was not life threatening. I have always used this information as...

When l was diagnosed with AF., six years ago, my Cardiologist, at that time, to...

Cavalierrubie

•16 days ago

122 Replies

default heart rate when in Afib?

Hi guys Long story short:third ablation failed in May. In between ablations (last 2 years) my afib has been permanent. Ive tried multiple drug combos but the...

Hi guys Long story short:third ablation failed in May. In between ablations (la...

swimminglove

•19 hours ago

27 Replies

Flecainide

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with AF in April after 4 years of episodes ( 2-7 hours long) that were never captured on ECG. I was given Flecainide 50mg pill in...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with AF in April after 4 years of episodes ( 2-7 ho...

Joeyy06

•4 days ago

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Is coping with arrhythmia... "strong" or "weak"?

I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be...

I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to m...

Ppiman

•19 days ago

124 Replies

persistent afib

can anyone help please I have been in AFib continuously now for over two weeks I am extremely symptomatic with palpitations like worms wriggling in my chest...

can anyone help please I have been in AFib continuously now for over two weeks I...

wbekim

•2 days ago

37 Replies

GP Practice

hi Does anyone have experience of registering with a GP outside their area? If so - was it worth it? I am based just on the Herts/North London border.

hi Does anyone have experience of registering with a GP outside their area? If...

TheBoys

•1 day ago

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Should I push for more help

UK, 46M So I'm 3 months post diagnosis, only taking 5mg Bisoprolol as a rate control strategy. I have episodes of what I believe to be Afib (very irregular...

UK, 46M So I'm 3 months post diagnosis, only taking 5mg Bisoprolol as a rate co...

Agrianes

•6 days ago

64 Replies

COVID And A/Fib

My husband was in hospital and I was visiting every day. During his stay he managed to contract Covid which I also picked up. I do not seem to be able to...

My husband was in hospital and I was visiting every day. During his stay he man...

GrannyE

•3 days ago

45 Replies

Breathlessness- pollen or something else?

I just wanted to ask if anyone else has been experiencing more breathlessness with the weather change. My mum has Permanent AF with heart failure. She’s had...

I just wanted to ask if anyone else has been experiencing more breathlessness wi...

Nickybhf

•8 days ago

61 Replies

First Cardioversion

Hello everyone. I had my son in February and the week after I went into permanent AF. This is well controlled with biosporadol 1.25 and I actually feel quite...

Hello everyone. I had my son in February and the week after I went into permanen...

Sarahhhhhhhh

•6 days ago

43 Replies

Anticoagulants?

I am 64 years old and have had paroxysmal AF for 17 years ,pretty well controlled with medication.I do have episodes of AF but at the most last up to 3hrs.We...

I am 64 years old and have had paroxysmal AF for 17 years ,pretty well controlle...

highbury44

•25 days ago

89 Replies

What is Hyper-urination?

Hello everyone. I have read a post which talks abot hyper urination which I have not seen before. Does this mean the need to pass water more frequently? My...

Hello everyone. I have read a post which talks abot hyper urination which I hav...

GarrBo

•2 days ago

26 Replies

My sad news & AF

A month ago today, my son died in his bed. He was 36 years old . He worked with horses & his job was very physical so you would assume he was fit. I am still...

A month ago today, my son died in his bed. He was 36 years old . He worked with ...

19591959

•28 days ago

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Flecainide for Afib, PVCs and PACs

I’ve been taking 10 mg of Flecainide twice a day for almost a month. My question is, how long does it take before Flecainide starts to work? I have seen no...

I’ve been taking 10 mg of Flecainide twice a day for almost a month. My questio...

Debjimmay

•11 days ago

57 Replies

moderna

Hi all I have one day left to decide to go for my 7th ! Covid vaccine. I have always had Phizer but in my area Moderna is offered. I’ve had friends who...

Hi all I have one day left to decide to go for my 7th ! Covid vaccine. I have...

foxglove1

•5 days ago

37 Replies

Tamponade

Has anyone had something go wrong during an ablation but then gone on to have a second successful one? I suffered a tamponade during my first 10 years ago and...

Has anyone had something go wrong during an ablation but then gone on to have a ...

LizLancashire

•3 days ago

27 Replies

The Carnivore diet

Hello. Just to remind you lovely people, there is a way of eating that will reduce your symptoms from many problems or even reverse the condition completely...

Hello. Just to remind you lovely people, there is a way of eating that will red...

Paul0208

•1 month ago

97 Replies

Eating Nuts for Heart Health

If you are interested in eating nuts to improve your health, look up each one to see what vitamins or minerals it will supply and how many you should eat...

If you are interested in eating nuts to improve your health, look up each one to...

jeanjeannie50

•13 days ago

57 Replies

Flecainide and excess gas

I’ve been having real bother with excess gas over the last few months. I’m on 50mg x 2 of flecainide daily and wondered if it causes the gas problem. I take...

I’ve been having real bother with excess gas over the last few months. I’m on 50...

Profound15

•3 days ago

25 Replies

Ablation waiting times

My local hospital don’t do ablations only cardioversions. My Arryhmia nurse said she would refer me and when I called and asked the secretary I got a letter...

My local hospital don’t do ablations only cardioversions. My Arryhmia nurse said...

AFnotworked1981234

•10 days ago

46 Replies

Results---- off topic

Just to let those who asked know and save me writing umpteen PMs, I saw the haematology consultant this morning following the bone marrow biopsy and all is...

Just to let those who asked know and save me writing umpteen PMs, I saw the haem...

BobD

Volunteer•13 days ago

52 Replies

Can we talk about electrolytes?

Hi everyone- I’ve often seen posts reminding us all of the importance of hydration for us folks with AF in particular. I must admit I think in the past I have...

Hi everyone- I’ve often seen posts reminding us all of the importance of hydrati...

Heartening

•3 days ago

25 Replies

Plagued by nocturnal ectopics.

For the last eight or nine days I’ve had more ectopics than usual, often at night when lying on my back or right side, but also during the day. Sometimes the...

For the last eight or nine days I’ve had more ectopics than usual, often at ni...

Samazeuilh2

•3 days ago

23 Replies

Meds vs Ablation

Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am currently doing fine on meds, Xarelto and 50mg Flecainide 2x daily that my...

Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am cur...

Metalmani

•17 days ago

54 Replies

Health food and Supplements-Warning!!

I just wanted to pass on a danger of too many vitamins, etc. My brother always worked out and took about 40 supplements a day as well as avoiding sugar,...

I just wanted to pass on a danger of too many vitamins, etc. My brother always ...

FootDr

•5 days ago

30 Replies

heart rate 134 when out walking

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I recently had my Bisoprolol reduced from 2.50 as it was making me very lacking...

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I ...

Crumbling

•1 month ago

76 Replies

PAF … ? Further echo

Hi all, I’ve been quiet on the group for a while now as after my horrible introduction to rapid AF 18 months ago prompting a couple of stays in CCU things have...

Hi all, I’ve been quiet on the group for a while now as after my horrible introd...

Sniggetts

•5 days ago

27 Replies

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional sometimes for no reason at all wondering if it's bisoprolol or the afib I am a....

Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional some...

Aprilla12345

•17 days ago

51 Replies

Support please 🙏

At my wits end now. Hoping to get a little reassurance from this amazing group of people. I had a catheter ablation on 16th May first one and have now...

At my wits end now. Hoping to get a little reassurance from this amazing group o...

RachaellHenry54

•23 days ago

58 Replies

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