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Different feeling

Hi everyone, I am wondering why sometimes my AF doesn't bother me, I'm aware of it but that's all, other times it makes me feel horrible, I wonder if sometimes...

Hi everyone, I am wondering why sometimes my AF doesn't bother me, I'm aware of ...

Marymara

•23 minutes ago

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Spells of Afib

In 2019 I had Open Heart Surgery twice in the space of 11 days to fix an Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Spent a month in the cardiac unit and that's when...

In 2019 I had Open Heart Surgery twice in the space of 11 days to fix an Ascendi...

cjbroon

•38 minutes ago

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Afibrillation

Thanks for your replys. I am going to c a private Dr

Eater

•1 hour ago

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Apixaban shortage?

I went to collect my monthly prescription this afternoon but was not able to obtain Apixaban (5mg). The pharmacist was not very clear on what the problem was,...

I went to collect my monthly prescription this afternoon but was not able to obt...

Samazeuilh2

•1 hour ago

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GAFAW Stats

Global AF Aware Week has begun! 💚 This week, we will be sharing interesting and at times shocking facts and stats to prove why talking about Atrial...

Global AF Aware Week has begun! 💚 This week, we will be sharing interesting and...

Kelley-Admin

Administrator•6 hours ago

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GAFAW

Today, Monday 18 November marks the start of Atrial Fibrillation Association Global AF Aware Week 2024 (GAFAW2024)! It is time to show your support and get...

Today, Monday 18 November marks the start of Atrial Fibrillation Association Glo...

Kelley-Admin

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Tachycardia update

I asked about how long I should sit out post ablation tachycardia on Saturday and got lots of very kind replies and many asking for an update. So I did go to...

I asked about how long I should sit out post ablation tachycardia on Saturday an...

Jajarunner

•9 hours ago

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AF/TACHYCARDIAS

Well, after visits to Doctor and explaining recurring regular daily episodes and having an appointment this Wed for blood tests/ECG my heart decided it didn't...

Well, after visits to Doctor and explaining recurring regular daily episodes and...

dogsneedwalking

•10 hours ago

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AF medication

so I had AF episodes every 3/4 months that increased to every 6 weeks which were stopped with PIP 200mg of flecainide . In July the doc put me on a 2x50mg a...

so I had AF episodes every 3/4 months that increased to every 6 weeks which wer...

Jimbobarelli

•12 hours ago

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Hiking the Appalachian trail in A-fib

Hi - have any of you that live in persistent a-fib hiked any sections of the Appalachian trail (in a-fib)? (or have second hand experience ). I am interested...

Hi - have any of you that live in persistent a-fib hiked any sections of the App...

Jonathan_C

•14 hours ago

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Heart Failure

I am worried I am going into heart failure. I was diagnosed with Afib and flutter in 2017. I have been in persistent AF for the last two years and was...

I am worried I am going into heart failure. I was diagnosed with Afib and flutt...

Flutterbird

•24 hours ago

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Dealing with AF

Me again! I’m curious to know what next steps have been for people with AF. I am going to GP on Tuesday and am going to insist I get a cardio appointment...

Me again! I’m curious to know what next steps have been for people with AF. I a...

Pingu778

•1 day ago

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Much WOW! Afib and AI

Hi HUC. Does AI ever stop developing? No. It can soon be used for detecting and treating Afib. There is also an AI robot that can operate on people with...

Hi HUC. Does AI ever stop developing? No. It can soon be used for detecting a...

Paulbounce

•1 day ago

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urinating during AF episodes

anyone else get the need to go every 10 minutes during an episode ? What causes it ?

anyone else get the need to go every 10 minutes during an episode ? What causes ...

Jimbobarelli

•1 day ago

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Rivaroxaban

I've been taking Rivaroxaban for over 5 years and continue to notice some bleeding of the gums when brushing my teeth and when blowing my nose 3-4 hours after...

I've been taking Rivaroxaban for over 5 years and continue to notice some bleedi...

DIB69

•1 day ago

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2nd Ablation including Mapping?

I had my 1st ablation in July of this year - Pulse Field Ablation - which was only partially successful. My EP has offered to do a 'redo' ablation which will...

I had my 1st ablation in July of this year - Pulse Field Ablation - which was on...

Cablecar

•1 day ago

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Atrial fibrillation

Hi i was rushed to hospital because my heart heart was going erractic December of last year due to too much salt in my body. My doctor got it under control...

Hi i was rushed to hospital because my heart heart was going erractic December o...

Cherub66

•1 day ago

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pulsatile tinnitus

Hi I am posting here as have posted a lot about my a fib which thankfully has not happened for a few months now. Was feeling very happy about that until last...

Hi I am posting here as have posted a lot about my a fib which thankfully has no...

Frootbat

•1 day ago

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post ablation?

Had an ablation in July this year. And so far, in November, I haven't felt any a fibs (except for tonite)...I could feel my old familar heart racing, but...

Had an ablation in July this year. And so far, in November, I haven't felt any ...

peachtreepiggy

•2 days ago

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Recommendation for BP and Afib/Pulse check

Hi HUC. I highly recommend the Boots Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (normal price £39.99). It's easy to use and tells you your blood pressure/pulse rate and if...

Hi HUC. I highly recommend the Boots Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (normal price...

Paulbounce

•2 days ago

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Tamsulosin & Warfarin

I was recently prescribed Tamsulosin for Prostate problems. After a couple of weeks I had to have my regular INR blood test for my Warfarin levels. After...

I was recently prescribed Tamsulosin for Prostate problems. After a couple of...

pottypete1

•2 days ago

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What Alternative to ibrutinib doesn't increase risk of AFib like ibrutinib does? Tx Bob C

Been taking ibrutinib for 5 yrs. Now in permanent AFib for 2 years. What replacement drug is better than ibrutinib to reduce risk of having AFib? Tx Bob C

Been taking ibrutinib for 5 yrs. Now in permanent AFib for 2 years. What repla...

Bobsterguy

•2 days ago

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HF and Afib

recently diagnosed with HF preserved ejection and still waiting for my cardiac MRI. Probably caused by LVH. Last couple of days my legs have been weird and I...

recently diagnosed with HF preserved ejection and still waiting for my cardiac ...

Mowgli44

•2 days ago

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indigestion and Af

Does anyone else find that pickled vegetables give them indigestion and that the indigestion sets off AF or am I the only one?

Does anyone else find that pickled vegetables give them indigestion and that the...

southkorea

•2 days ago

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Dealing with post-ablation tachycardia

I wonder if anyone can advise me on the following - a bit of background - I have had AFib for the last few years - the vast majority of episodes required...

I wonder if anyone can advise me on the following - a bit of background - I have...

Jajarunner

•2 days ago

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Afib and meds

Hi all, I have been in and out of hospital complaining about palpatations for years, had several 24 48 and 7 day monitors and nothing really showed up just...

Hi all, I have been in and out of hospital complaining about palpatations for y...

Pepsicoke

•3 days ago

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Latest News

TikTok User Evie Clayton thought she was battling anxiety for almost a decade; however, her Apple watch detected an arrythmia through an ECG which later helped...

TikTok User Evie Clayton thought she was battling anxiety for almost a decade; h...

Kelley-Admin

Administrator•3 days ago

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Tikosyn & Digoxin taken together?

My Cardiologist has prescribed Digoxin along with the Tikosyn I am currently taking to help slow down my flutter episodes. I’m also taking Metoprolol. My...

My Cardiologist has prescribed Digoxin along with the Tikosyn I am currently tak...

Beavers

•3 days ago

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Three Days Until GAFAW

There are just THREE days until Atrial Fibrillation Association Global AF Aware Week 2024! Get ready to show your support by sharing our toolkit resources,...

There are just THREE days until Atrial Fibrillation Association Global AF Aware ...

Kelley-Admin

Administrator•3 days ago

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driving

hi, has anyone experienced odd uneasy sensation driving. I have afib, low ef. Still run 5 k and lift weights. But every once in awhile uneasy feeling. Does not...

hi, has anyone experienced odd uneasy sensation driving. I have afib, low ef. St...

Hidden

•3 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

Different feeling

Spells of Afib

Afibrillation

Apixaban shortage?

GAFAW Stats

GAFAW

Tachycardia update

AF/TACHYCARDIAS

AF medication

Hiking the Appalachian trail in A-fib

Heart Failure

Dealing with AF

Much WOW! Afib and AI

urinating during AF episodes

Rivaroxaban

2nd Ablation including Mapping?

Atrial fibrillation

pulsatile tinnitus

post ablation?

Recommendation for BP and Afib/Pulse check

Tamsulosin & Warfarin

What Alternative to ibrutinib doesn't increase risk of AFib like ibrutinib does? Tx Bob C

HF and Afib

indigestion and Af

Dealing with post-ablation tachycardia

Afib and meds

Latest News

Tikosyn & Digoxin taken together?

Three Days Until GAFAW

driving

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