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Is it usual for the groin to be stitched after AF catheter ablation?

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Just coming out of an attack of AF and flutter after 10 hours.I haven't read about nausea as a symptom.Does anyone else have this problem?

I have all the usual horrid symptoms i.e. palpitations ,shortness of breath, very giddy but also feel very sick as well although I don't usually vomit very...

I have all the usual horrid symptoms i.e. palpitations ,shortness of breath, ver...

feejbee

•11 years ago

12 Replies

I have been prescribed Flecainide for paroxysmal AF.

I feel perfectly fit and swim and Nordic walk regularly.I am nervous of taking this drug owing to the possible side effects and would like to hear from anyone...

I feel perfectly fit and swim and Nordic walk regularly.I am nervous of taking t...

Dulcimer

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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I've been put on warfarin so far I'm now on 6mg a day with INR of 1.3 . They want it between 2-3 . I asked a question regarding the dosage before it becomes...

I've been put on warfarin so far I'm now on 6mg a day with INR of 1.3 . They wan...

skary

•11 years ago

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Need you to suggest heart rate monitor please.

I want to purchase a monitor that will suit/detect my AF. In the beginning I was only affected occasionally but things are now changing, I think a monitor...

I want to purchase a monitor that will suit/detect my AF. In the beginning I w...

tk11

•11 years ago

8 Replies

How long after Ablation until return to exercise?

I have my ablation this Thursday and am wondering how soon after can I return to exercise and general day to day activities in fact? Andy

I have my ablation this Thursday and am wondering how soon after can I return to...

Andy-Mountains

•11 years ago

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Is it ok to do exercise during an AR episode if I feel well enough?The sort that gets you out of breath and the heart going more than usual?

Bikerboy

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Did AF affect your holiday?

We have been contacted by a journalist who is looking to speak to people who struggled on holiday because of their health condition. If you live in the UK...

We have been contacted by a journalist who is looking to speak to people who str...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Been on trasidrex for 27 years when it lost its license went into a fib had 2 ablations cant get tablet uk.Any help i have gone into a fib

happycods

•11 years ago

1 Reply

After 3 weeks in Permanent AF, what are the chances of going back into NSR with or without treatment?

My mother has just started Digoxin and is also on atenolol and warfarin.This is her second attack of permanent AF at aged 74.

My mother has just started Digoxin and is also on atenolol and warfarin.This is ...

joannamaria

•11 years ago

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Think I forgot my atenolol last night never done that before, just hoping I dont pay the price - doh !

Its my daughters wedding day today so here I am in my finery complete with big hat taking time out from the mayhem around me to relax. I think, in the...

Its my daughters wedding day today so here I am in my finery complete with big h...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I have Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation wondering if I am now having Atrial flutter too.

I have had highly symptomatic Paroxysmal AF for 6 years which requires A&E visits. Twice this week when about to fall asleep I have experienced a fluttering...

I have had highly symptomatic Paroxysmal AF for 6 years which requires A&E visit...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

19 Replies

i am booked in for an angiogram please tell me is this the same as an ablation ,i find it all very confusing and scary , poppystorey

poppystorey

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Taking atenenol and Digoxin....

I have had persistent af for around 10 years, taking Digoxin,atenolol and warfarin, does anyone take digoxin and atenolol together , as I keep getting remarks...

I have had persistent af for around 10 years, taking Digoxin,atenolol and warfar...

Mercman

•11 years ago

3 Replies

AF Survey

I received this email from another AF Support group. Anyone willing to take this survey can just click on the link. --------------------------------------...

I received this email from another AF Support group. Anyone willing to take this...

TheStand

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Doctors appolntments

Been feeling poorly the last few days. Decided to phone doctors for a appointment. The earliest one is next Tuesday I told the receptionist I have a long...

Been feeling poorly the last few days. Decided to phone doctors for a appointme...

kevin123

•11 years ago

18 Replies

A few informative articles and videos on living with AF and treatments.

Here are a few really good articles They focus on coping or living with AF and also some information about treatments for AF. Watch all of the videos, there is...

Here are a few really good articles They focus on coping or living with AF and a...

TheStand

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Afib need not be the end of your fitness regime

Although i am 49, i think it has to be said that any form of fitness, no matter what - will help re-energise all Afib patients. We have Afib, we have to get on...

Although i am 49, i think it has to be said that any form of fitness, no matter ...

Keith1973

•11 years ago

11 Replies

How is Flecainide when taken in the long term

I have been a lone paroxysmal AF patient for around 40 years , starting very young around 21 years old, they were very few and far between until the last 10...

I have been a lone paroxysmal AF patient for around 40 years , starting very you...

Hidden

•11 years ago

42 Replies

admitted to hospital again over weekend, af and chest pain. when checked in hospital blood pressure had crashed.

admitted to hospital again over weekend, af and chest pain. when checked in hospital blood pressure had crashed. just stabilised my blood pressure and checked...

admitted to hospital again over weekend, af and chest pain. when checked in hosp...

Johnw

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Yoga and AF

There have been reports in the news papers recently about yoga helping to minimise the number of AF attacks. Has anyone tried this or is it just press hype.

There have been reports in the news papers recently about yoga helping to minimi...

Haystacks37

•11 years ago

5 Replies

New to AF and a bit worried about the future.

I've been off sick from work for two weeks with AF, I've been put on Warfarin, because of the fear of blood clots and I've got an history of heart problems, I...

I've been off sick from work for two weeks with AF, I've been put on Warfarin, b...

billllly

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Almost 8 Weeks Post Ablation

Monday will be 8 weeks since my ablation and I am feeling really great. The tiredness that hung on for about 5 weeks is gone now and if not for the few small...

Monday will be 8 weeks since my ablation and I am feeling really great. The tire...

TheStand

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Iam waiting to hear about a date for cardio version , do you have to stop taking pradaxa blood thiner before procedure ?

duckpopper

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Are Eliquis, Pradaxa or Dabigatran available on the NHS? They are more efficient than Warfarin and are recommended by NICE

Grandygrant

•11 years ago

9 Replies

After seeing the nurse re warfarin dosages I asked which foods to avoid or be careful with. .

She said green leafy veg , cauliflower , broccoli were ok in small amounts but that cranberry juice was NEVER was to be taken. When I asked her why she said it...

She said green leafy veg , cauliflower , broccoli were ok in small amounts but t...

skary

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Understanding a Cardioversion

I have seen so many questions about the cardioversion procedure on this and many other AF forums. From the questions I have seen, I don't think that Drs are...

I have seen so many questions about the cardioversion procedure on this and many...

TheStand

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone had cardio version

duckpopper

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Do some people get AFIB only after triggers. Is it possible to avoid triggers and avoid AFIB?

Just wondering if you avoid known triggers can you then avoid Afib? I quit drinking alcohol and Diet coke after I was diagnosed. Was very low on my...

Just wondering if you avoid known triggers can you then avoid Afib? I quit drin...

Ricklong

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Recently diagnosed but not on warfarin yet. Is this right?

Hi all, I have had inoperable severe diffuse Cad for many years+ diagnosed with SVT few years back . Diagnosed with A fib 10 days ago and sent to AMU for...

Hi all, I have had inoperable severe diffuse Cad for many years+ diagnosed with ...

Chris-S

•11 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Is it usual for the groin to be stitched after AF catheter ablation?

Just coming out of an attack of AF and flutter after 10 hours.I haven't read about nausea as a symptom.Does anyone else have this problem?

I have been prescribed Flecainide for paroxysmal AF.

about Warfarin...

Need you to suggest heart rate monitor please.

How long after Ablation until return to exercise?

Is it ok to do exercise during an AR episode if I feel well enough?The sort that gets you out of breath and the heart going more than usual?

Did AF affect your holiday?

Been on trasidrex for 27 years when it lost its license went into a fib had 2 ablations cant get tablet uk.Any help i have gone into a fib

After 3 weeks in Permanent AF, what are the chances of going back into NSR with or without treatment?

Think I forgot my atenolol last night never done that before, just hoping I dont pay the price - doh !

I have Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation wondering if I am now having Atrial flutter too.

i am booked in for an angiogram please tell me is this the same as an ablation ,i find it all very confusing and scary , poppystorey

Taking atenenol and Digoxin....

AF Survey

Doctors appolntments

A few informative articles and videos on living with AF and treatments.

Afib need not be the end of your fitness regime

How is Flecainide when taken in the long term

admitted to hospital again over weekend, af and chest pain. when checked in hospital blood pressure had crashed.

Yoga and AF

New to AF and a bit worried about the future.

Almost 8 Weeks Post Ablation

Iam waiting to hear about a date for cardio version , do you have to stop taking pradaxa blood thiner before procedure ?

Are Eliquis, Pradaxa or Dabigatran available on the NHS? They are more efficient than Warfarin and are recommended by NICE

After seeing the nurse re warfarin dosages I asked which foods to avoid or be careful with. .

Understanding a Cardioversion

Has anyone had cardio version

Do some people get AFIB only after triggers. Is it possible to avoid triggers and avoid AFIB?

Recently diagnosed but not on warfarin yet. Is this right?

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