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For anyone looking for some Australian content i found this Facebook link.  facebook.com/groups/AtrialF...

Or you can do a search yourself, Atrial fibrillation Australia. 

The link leads you to a closed group. Just ask to join.

I hope this helps anyone looking for an Aussie forum.

Gary.

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Thanks - I made a request to join the group. Australians with AF should feel free to post to this thread as well - 

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Barry24 in reply toThomps95

Hi Thomps,

How are you getting on? I've noticed that you are taking flecainide now, rather than just bisoprolol.

Best Wishes

Barry

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Thomps95 in reply toBarry24

Hi Barry! doing fine. I've never been on bisoprolol - but decided to start 50 mg flecenaide twice per day a couple of years ago. I was only getting 3-4 attacks per year, but I figured it's better that the heart is prevented from getting the opportunity to restructure. I go through periods of time where I get ectopics, but so far no atrial fibrillation. How are you? 

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Barry24 in reply toThomps95

Hi Thomps,

Thanks for your reply, sorry I was under the impression you took a tablet or half a tablet just before taking part in a sporting activity, just to slow down your heart rate etc.  I am fine, just waiting for a call from the hospital.

Kind Regards

Barry

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Thomps95 in reply toBarry24

Oh right - sorry yes - when I play squash or another high-intensity sport, then I take a quarter tablet of atenolol to ensure that my heart rate does not go too high. 

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Barry24 in reply toThomps95

Hi Thomps,

Thanks, I thought my memory was going.  Pleased that all is well with you.

Kind Regards

Barry

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Alemo27 in reply toThomps95

Hi  Thomps

What kind of patches you have mentioned? I usually take Flecidiane as PIP. Bisoprolol 2.5 mg I am trying to take every day to prevent episodes of AF, a nd anticouggalant every evening.Maybe patches is better solution.

Thanks Inna 

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Thomps95 in reply toAlemo27

My apologies - I was using the word "patches" to refer to a period of time. I have not heard of patches being applied to administer medication for rhythm or rate control. 

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Alemo27 in reply toThomps95

The same I have in doubt, but.... Maybe in UK more warrierties of preventing AF. 

I am in Canada . Thank you Thomps

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Thomps95 in reply toAlemo27

I was brought up in Canada and lived in Toronto for 20 years :) 

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Alemo27 in reply toThomps95

So, now you know, that I would possibly do not understand the UK expression.Kidding.

Yes, I am in Toronto for over 30 years.

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David1964

thanks Gary

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