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Signed off after my Watchman

Update on my story: so after having a Watchman put in (in December) to block my Left Atrial Appendage and reduce my stroke risk (necessary as I can’t take...

Update on my story: so after having a Watchman put in (in December) to block my ...

Scrabblefiend

•1 hour ago

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Golfing on Amiodarone

Is anyone an avid golfer with experience being on amiodarone? This is my first golf season on this drug and I’m concerned about the prolonged sun exposure,...

Is anyone an avid golfer with experience being on amiodarone? This is my first ...

Gunn61

•3 hours ago

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Leg, ankle, foot swelling on Flecainide

4 1/2 months post pulse ablation, taking Flecainide and Diltiazem. Cardio cut Flecainide dosing in half after heart rate was dropping dangerously low....

4 1/2 months post pulse ablation, taking Flecainide and Diltiazem. Cardio cut Fl...

RescueRanger

•6 hours ago

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pacemaker settings /breathlessness / AV node ablation

I’m looking for anyone with a history of paroxysmal afib and a pacemaker who’s had an av node ablation and lived well with it, having had no hospital...

I’m looking for anyone with a history of paroxysmal afib and a pacemaker who’s h...

HatsOn

•7 hours ago

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Short lived cardioversion

I went into AF on January 17th. Went to A&E, they referred me to Cardiology but I was told there's a 24 week wait.I saw a cardiologist privately and he...

I went into AF on January 17th. Went to A&E, they referred me to Cardiology but...

Ecki

•11 hours ago

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new to AF

Hello, 50 yr old fit healthy male. I’ve recently been told I’m suffering from AF. Basically went out on my MTB on Friday 14/02/25. One of my usual routes that...

Hello, 50 yr old fit healthy male. I’ve recently been told I’m suffering from AF...

Mjc74

•13 hours ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi all It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here. Four years ago I had a second ablation which was very successful, I get the odd “flutter” for a few...

Hi all It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here. Four years ago I had a seco...

Kia62

•14 hours ago

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anxiety annoying

Not really a question just a moan . I have been having really good days for past 2 weeks .Then last night couldn’t sleep and that nasty anxiety creeped in . So...

Not really a question just a moan . I have been having really good days for past...

Anxious37

•15 hours ago

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PALPITATIONS OR HEART THUMPS.

I have now had a successfull A V node junction ablation which has mad a huge positive difference to my life but I am still getting palpotations. I seemed to be...

I have now had a successfull A V node junction ablation which has mad a huge pos...

Alphakiwi

•19 hours ago

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anyone had a hybrid ablation

I saw the EP today and as I have been in Afib for almost 2 years they told me that nothing will get me out of Afib, apart from a hybrid ablation. Convergem...

I saw the EP today and as I have been in Afib for almost 2 years they told me th...

Lilylui

•1 day ago

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Life long anticoagulation

This months Dr John Day’s newsletter about research into strokes and lifelong anticoagulation . There is an extract below but the gist is the suggestion that...

This months Dr John Day’s newsletter about research into strokes and lifelong an...

Peony4575

•1 day ago

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persistent af

Hi all Has aNYONE BEEN IN CONSTANT AF FOR A LONG TIME IE MORE THAN 12 MONTHS? HOW DANGEROUS IS IT TO BE IN IT ALL THE TIME. BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY BUT...

Hi all Has aNYONE BEEN IN CONSTANT AF FOR A LONG TIME IE MORE THAN 12 MONTHS? H...

Henry716

•1 day ago

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Random Act of Kindness Day

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering opportunities at AF Association. Did you know that studies show that volunteering...

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering op...

Emily-Admin

Administrator•2 days ago

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Mirtaziapine

Hi everyone, I am really struggling at present with a situation at home (97 year old mum and mentally sick brother) no other family help. I am not sleeping...

Hi everyone, I am really struggling at present with a situation at home (97 year...

Karendeena

•2 days ago

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Best watch for measuring BP and arrhythmia

I currently use a wrist BP monitor. It seems to give different readings depending on where it is located on the wrist. A small distance either way seems to...

I currently use a wrist BP monitor. It seems to give different readings dependin...

Tryfan

•2 days ago

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Happy Post (not AFib related)

Hiya HUC. Another great start to my day AND another picture from my window. The quality isn't good but it shows the sun rising and lighting up my picture of...

Hiya HUC. Another great start to my day AND another picture from my window. The...

Paulbounce

•2 days ago

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fluid in my lungs

has anyone had fluid in there lungs due to persistent AF with a racing heartbeat of 130-150 uncontrolled I am on water tablets for this and from months of...

has anyone had fluid in there lungs due to persistent AF with a racing heartbeat...

NLGA

•2 days ago

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Questions for my doctor

I've posted on this forum before about my bradycardia, which hovers between 48 and 55 when I wake up in the morning and which, I believe, is the cause of my...

I've posted on this forum before about my bradycardia, which hovers between 48 a...

Calypso76

•2 days ago

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AFIB and BLOOD PRESSURE

Hello forum members; I've had afib for close to 35 years now and it seems as I get older symptoms seem to be getting worse. This morning I went into afib and I...

Hello forum members; I've had afib for close to 35 years now and it seems as I g...

kocoach

•2 days ago

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Leg ulcets

have been suffering with leg ulcers and painful swollen any advice would be welcome

have been suffering with leg ulcers and painful swollen any advice would be welc...

Tilly1021

•2 days ago

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Ectopic beats

24 hour holter reported 6,060 ectopic beats in 24 hours and 684 couplets. Echo cardio gram reported mild MR. Symptoms shortness of breath, coughing when short...

24 hour holter reported 6,060 ectopic beats in 24 hours and 684 couplets. Echo c...

Hurstwood

•2 days ago

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Leaving off Apixaban

I have to leave my Apixaban off before a procedure morning , evening and the day of the procedure. Has anyone else done this ?

I have to leave my Apixaban off before a procedure morning , evening and the day...

Myflowers2

•2 days ago

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3 1/2 months post ablation update…and question

I had my 3rd ablation on Nov 3rd. First was for atrial flutter which I consider successful, second was PVI cryoablation, and this third was to check the PVI...

I had my 3rd ablation on Nov 3rd. First was for atrial flutter which I consider ...

Moose09

•2 days ago

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Persistent/permanent AF?

I have episodes of PAF roughly every two months always at night. These usually terminate after about 6 or 7 hours, often after taking a morning dose of 10mg...

I have episodes of PAF roughly every two months always at night. These usually t...

Samazeuilh2

•2 days ago

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pain killer query

I understand that ibuprofen can interactwith anticoalgulates and should be avoided. Normally paracetamol does the job for me . I have a painful back strain,...

I understand that ibuprofen can interactwith anticoalgulates and should be avoid...

mear1957

•2 days ago

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Travel insurance

I have been referred to the Bristol Heart Institute as I have had 3 short stays in hospital with very fast AF in the past 12 months. I am now on Digoxin 185mg...

I have been referred to the Bristol Heart Institute as I have had 3 short stays ...

Jay10

•2 days ago

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pacemaker

what are the differences in different types of pacemakers

Midnight2022

•2 days ago

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Inconsistent Readings from Devices

I am new to this site. My first question has to do with readings on my 6-lead Kardia mobile and an upper arm bp cuff from Omicron. I take readings on them...

I am new to this site. My first question has to do with readings on my 6-lead K...

KardiaKid

•2 days ago

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atrial tachycardia and vtach post ablation

I am almost six months post PFA ablation for persistent afib and atypical aflutter. I have been doing well recovering from ablation with zero heart events...

I am almost six months post PFA ablation for persistent afib and atypical aflutt...

37Polly

•2 days ago

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After successful ablation

if after 3 months after ablation all is well will heart consultant take you off all medications, currently on blood thinners, beta blockers and blood pressure...

if after 3 months after ablation all is well will heart consultant take you off ...

layla3

•2 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

Signed off after my Watchman

Golfing on Amiodarone

Leg, ankle, foot swelling on Flecainide

pacemaker settings /breathlessness / AV node ablation

Short lived cardioversion

new to AF

Bisoprolol

anxiety annoying

PALPITATIONS OR HEART THUMPS.

anyone had a hybrid ablation

Life long anticoagulation

persistent af

Random Act of Kindness Day

Mirtaziapine

Best watch for measuring BP and arrhythmia

Happy Post (not AFib related)

fluid in my lungs

Questions for my doctor

AFIB and BLOOD PRESSURE

Leg ulcets

Ectopic beats

Leaving off Apixaban

3 1/2 months post ablation update…and question

Persistent/permanent AF?

pain killer query

Travel insurance

pacemaker

Inconsistent Readings from Devices

atrial tachycardia and vtach post ablation

After successful ablation

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