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Hair loss

What can I do about excessive hair loss on Apixaban 2.5 x 2 daily and 8mg candesartan. I take good multi vits etc.

What can I do about excessive hair loss on Apixaban 2.5 x 2 daily and 8mg candes...

GrannyE

•1 day ago

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CHADS2 AFib Criteria

I have a CHADS2 score of 1 which is down to my age being above 65. I understand the seven CHADS2 tests which are simple and factual. However, there appears...

I have a CHADS2 score of 1 which is down to my age being above 65. I understand...

Crimson2020

•15 days ago

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Common cardiovascular drugs linked to lower risk of dementia

Well this is interesting. I can’t seem to post the link so I have copy and pasted. Maybe a bit of positive outcome for all the various drugs we take! Common...

Well this is interesting. I can’t seem to post the link so I have copy and paste...

JezzaJezza

•9 days ago

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What a Wonderful World (not afib related)

Hi HUC. I took this photo from my window at sunrise. The image doesn't reflect the beauty of it at all but it really was stunning to see. A great start to my...

Hi HUC. I took this photo from my window at sunrise. The image doesn't reflect ...

Paulbounce

•4 days ago

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Ablation

Hi , I had my ablation done just over a week ago . They said it was technically successful, difficult to say if I feel better as I've had this viral...

Hi , I had my ablation done just over a week ago . They said it was technica...

lambretta1968

•4 days ago

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Still feeling lightheaded.

Sorry, I’m having a moan again. You’ll be fed up of me. !!! It’s now day 5 since I stopped the Amlodipine and I’m still getting lightheaded feelings. It’s...

Sorry, I’m having a moan again. You’ll be fed up of me. !!! It’s now day 5 sinc...

Sixtychick

•6 days ago

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Add this to list of how to end an a-fib episode.

I had an a-fib episode on January 10th that lasted 6 hrs. 45 min. I knew the trigger immediately, i.e. ongoing anxiety over recent winter-related events here...

I had an a-fib episode on January 10th that lasted 6 hrs. 45 min. I knew the tr...

Snowgirl65

•6 days ago

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Blood Pressure

I see very little discussion of specific blood-pressure numbers in these posts and comments. I understand -- correct me if I am mistaken -- that beta blockers...

I see very little discussion of specific blood-pressure numbers in these posts a...

Corazon17

•4 days ago

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Long term use of Flecainide at high dose

I have had paroxysmal AF episodes since 2020 which gradually became more frequent and longer - up to 25hours sometimes. In March 2024 my cardiologist...

I have had paroxysmal AF episodes since 2020 which gradually became more frequen...

Sunnyday2022

•5 days ago

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Pulse field ablation

I have been approved for a field pulse ablation. It’s the latest and greatest procedure for AFIB. my question is has anybody had this done and if so how much...

I have been approved for a field pulse ablation. It’s the latest and greatest pr...

Lcjay

•1 day ago

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So confusing

so today I had a phone call from anticoagulant nurse . So after just getting used to medication with side effects they now want to put me on apixoban instead...

so today I had a phone call from anticoagulant nurse . So after just getting use...

Anxious37

•3 days ago

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How active are you?

About 4 years ago at 56, after being rapid afib and suffering a cardiac arrest, my wife meaning well made me buy a big screen TV, to make me be less active....

About 4 years ago at 56, after being rapid afib and suffering a cardiac arrest, ...

Sustainedvtach270

•18 days ago

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Advice please

I have just had a letter sent after a scan I had. The letter said I have Cardiac amyloid Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. I'm so stressed and feel so broken...

I have just had a letter sent after a scan I had. The letter said I have Cardiac...

Dogmatic

•16 hours ago

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What Causes Atrial Fibrilation

I put this into Google and I have shown the result below in italics. My question here is about the damage statement which I have underlined. Is this damage...

I put this into Google and I have shown the result below in italics. My questio...

Crimson2020

•10 days ago

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Day 1. No anticoagulant

Hello, I am participating in a trial which wants to find if DOAC can be stopped daily and used as needed after an ablation, which I had over 2 years ago for...

Hello, I am participating in a trial which wants to find if DOAC can be stopped...

Olliel

•1 month ago

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Am I still classed as having AF

7years ago I had AF episodes brought on by untreated high blood pressure . Once on medication the episodes stopped and I haven’t had any since. Does this mean...

7years ago I had AF episodes brought on by untreated high blood pressure . Once ...

Blackbrook

•17 days ago

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Post-Pace&Ablate Report

I’ve waited for three months after my pace&ablate procedure to report on it here. For those of you who have followed my winding tale, I’m the one who suffered...

I’ve waited for three months after my pace&ablate procedure to report on it here...

SweetMelody2

•1 month ago

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dilemma about 3rd ablation

hi all. Got my 3rd procedure letter today it’s for 2 weeks time. but yesterday I saw a different ep about a possible PFA procedure but could be 12 to 18...

hi all. Got my 3rd procedure letter today it’s for 2 weeks time. but yesterday...

Lenlec

•8 days ago

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ventricular eptopics

Morning. I’ve recently been back to my cardiologist as for the last 18 months or so I’ve been suffering with very frequent episodes of these eptopics. I had...

Morning. I’ve recently been back to my cardiologist as for the last 18 months or...

plaster71

•9 days ago

42 Replies

Where is Jim?

Hello all. I'm a daily logger onto this website, infrequent poster. Jim, username mjames1, from USA, we haven't heard from you for a month or so. I always...

Hello all. I'm a daily logger onto this website, infrequent poster. Jim, user...

KiwiBlake

•6 days ago

35 Replies

I'm sure I would like this site if I could understand all of the abbreviations!

I have atrial fibrillation since aortic valve surgery 2008. Heart rate is controlled with Metoprolol, irregular heartbeat is annoying. I was hoping to get some...

I have atrial fibrillation since aortic valve surgery 2008. Heart rate is contro...

Hidden

•6 days ago

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Magnesium has been incredible for my Afib

As a little background, I discovered my Paroxsymal Afib back in 2017 and decided to skip the drugs and go straight to an ablation. The ablation worked great,...

As a little background, I discovered my Paroxsymal Afib back in 2017 and decided...

Restcfo1

•1 month ago

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Cardioversion

I have atrial fibrillation with RVR and have agreed to a cardioversion. I’m a little perturbed by the consultant’s comment that its results don’t last very...

I have atrial fibrillation with RVR and have agreed to a cardioversion. I’m a li...

bluepuddy1

•1 month ago

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First Ablation!

Guys, I'm having my first ablation next Wednesday, having coped for about 13 years on Flecainide as it progressed from occasional to frequent to regular. For...

Guys, I'm having my first ablation next Wednesday, having coped for about 13 yea...

scorp1o

•13 days ago

48 Replies

Cardioversion Frustration

I had an ablation in January 2024. Since then I've had 4 cardioversions, the most recent on January 2, 2025. I'm now back in Flutter with a high heart rate,...

I had an ablation in January 2024. Since then I've had 4 cardioversions, the mos...

heagleton

•6 days ago

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Fell and hit cheekbone

I tripped this afternoon and fell on my hand and hit my cheekbone on the pavement. I came to A & E and they are checking me with a CT scan because the...

I tripped this afternoon and fell on my hand and hit my cheekbone on the pavemen...

Karendeena

•12 hours ago

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does multaq help achieve nsr?

i am so confused. dr today said he wanted to start me on multaq before a possible cardioversion.. i am currently in afib and have been for 2+ months. initally...

i am so confused. dr today said he wanted to start me on multaq before a possibl...

Hgggg

•1 day ago

13 Replies

AF evolving

Hi everyone, another question I have, like some comments pleaseWhen I first had PAF 12 years ago, it was about a fast heart rate so given betablockers, the...

Hi everyone, another question I have, like some comments pleaseWhen I first had ...

Marymara

•8 days ago

34 Replies

Stopped Amlodipine

I have stoped my Amlodipine, because of side effects, however, the withdrawal side effects have been bad for a few days. I have been a bit lightheaded and have...

I have stoped my Amlodipine, because of side effects, however, the withdrawal si...

Sixtychick

•8 days ago

33 Replies

He's Been !!!!

The mince pie and sherry have gone from the hearth so it's a good bet Santa doesn't have AF but for the rest of you don't be silly. Please take it easy with...

The mince pie and sherry have gone from the hearth so it's a good bet Santa does...

BobD

Volunteer•24 days ago

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