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Can Afib happen only once and never again?

Had a bout of AFIB Well over 8 months ago and never again. I was diagnosed as severely dehydrated. Was in hospital for 2 days and put on Amiodorone. When...

Had a bout of AFIB Well over 8 months ago and never again. I was diagnosed as s...

Ricklong

•11 years ago

46 Replies

Newly Diagnosed at 32 years old..Lone Atrial Fib?

Hi!! I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Lone Atrial Fib in the ER. In the middle of the night, my heart skipped a couple of beats and then took off very fast in...

Hi!! I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Lone Atrial Fib in the ER. In the middle ...

Bellasmom176

•11 years ago

14 Replies

DigoxIn

I was feeling unwell yesterday, hot, sweaty, slight temperature, headache and my heartrate had been high for 24hours and managed to get an emergency appoint...

I was feeling unwell yesterday, hot, sweaty, slight temperature, headache and my...

sharonp79

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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Lots of questions but basically what's next?

I was diagnosed during a routine minor operation to have atrial fibrillation nearly 2 months ago. Since then I have been taking 5mg of bisoprolol and aspirin...

I was diagnosed during a routine minor operation to have atrial fibrillation nea...

sharonp79

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Medical

I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation . I don't like talking about my illness because I get frustrated.How can you explain you get dizzy while...

I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation . I don't like talking abo...

kevin123

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Electrophysiolgist...

HI, Heart been in a "flutter" all week not the full blown "turning summersaults and jumping out of throat feeling" that I experienced 12 months ago before been...

HI, Heart been in a "flutter" all week not the full blown "turning summersaults ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

15 Replies

EP

Please could someone advise me? I was seeing a cardiologist but discharged a month ago.my heart has been fluttering now for over a week.read on site about...

Please could someone advise me? I was seeing a cardiologist but discharged a mo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Please can you help with my question below.

Hi, I have had AF for a while now and my condition isn't being helped with medication as well as it was since I had a frightening episode whilst at work late...

Hi, I have had AF for a while now and my condition isn't being helped with medic...

andria67

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I wonder if anyone could help explain my latest cardiologist's report to my GP? 1. Coronary artery disease. a.probable angina ( then report

findings from angiogram) 2.Probable paroxysmal SVT ( posisibly paroxysmal AF) then describes 15 beatSVT/AF 24hr monitor and again at a later monitor, brief AF....

findings from angiogram) 2.Probable paroxysmal SVT ( posisibly paroxysmal AF) th...

kernow43

•11 years ago

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I'm now in permanent AF and have only been offered the pacemaker/av node ablation. Has anyone actually gone down that route?

My age....65.... is now a problem according to consultant.... Trouble is I don't feel old ! Unfortunately I had to put my health on hold as my husband was...

My age....65.... is now a problem according to consultant.... Trouble is I don't...

skary

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Ablation or Medication

I wanted to pick the forum's brains regarding Ablation or Medication. I'm sure people will have different views, but I want to try and get an understanding of...

I wanted to pick the forum's brains regarding Ablation or Medication. I'm sure ...

Jason1971

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Having being diagnosed with AF and a keen outdoor person (mountaineering, rock climbing, surfing, running, mountain biking, kayaking)

- is it ok to continue with with my outdoor activities.?

Heapy

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone had ablation at Guys Hospital in London, any comments welcome. Thanks.

rupert12

•11 years ago

8 Replies

what is AV Node Ablation. Does it need a Pacemaker post opp

Beeman

•11 years ago

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6 weeks post ablation

Has been 6 weeks now since my ablation and things continue to improve. Ectopics a very few now, have occassional short runs of fast heart rate now and then....

Has been 6 weeks now since my ablation and things continue to improve. Ectopics ...

johncb

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Atrial Tachycardia ,Atrial Fibrillation or both ?

After a 7 day monitor and stress test with an ECG in Nov.'12 I was diagnosed by the cardiologist with Atrial Tachycardia.I then saw an electrophysiologist who...

After a 7 day monitor and stress test with an ECG in Nov.'12 I was diagnosed by ...

feejbee

•11 years ago

4 Replies

New procedure for people in Virgina (USA) to treat advanced atrial fibrillation

Virginia Hospital Center is the first in Northern Virginia to offer a new minimally-invasive approach to treat advanced atrial fibrillation. It is called the...

Virginia Hospital Center is the first in Northern Virginia to offer a new minima...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

5 Replies

what is ablation

brunlea

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have experienced bad head aches for the last few days is this a symptom of the drug regime

Johnw

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My wife says I have to cut salt out of my diet any sugestionson diet and AF

Johnw

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Please may I have members' feedback on propafenone versus ablation

My partner has AF and was on a daily dose of bisoprolol 5mg, amiodarone 200mg, aspirin 75mg and allopurinol for gout. Last week, the specialist has taken him...

My partner has AF and was on a daily dose of bisoprolol 5mg, amiodarone 200mg, a...

JayEm

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Hi, I've been on Dronedarone for about 5 months. Would like to hear about anyone elses experience with this drug.

kernow43

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Why am I feeling tired all the I have just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF

Just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in the LSAT two months feeling very tired and have had several attacks of AF with chest pain and ended up in hospital....

Just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in the LSAT two months feeling very tired...

Johnw

•11 years ago

9 Replies

pulsating feeling in scalp.

was diagnosed a year ago with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.I am on bisopriol,asprin and flecainide.everything I read, I seem to feel except there is one...

was diagnosed a year ago with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.I am on bisopriol,a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Triggers ?

I have seen that various members have found a trigger to their AF.some mention a large meal might bring it on.I'd be interested to know if my trigger is...

I have seen that various members have found a trigger to their AF.some mention a...

feejbee

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Help raise awareness of heart rhythm disorders in your community or workplace!

We organise an annual event aimed at raising awareness of heart rhythm disorders, like atrial fibrillation (AF). 'Heart Rhythm Week' provides a platform...

We organise an annual event aimed at raising awareness of heart rhythm disorders...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Losartan (Cozaar)

I've been to see Cardio and he has put me on 10mg Cardicor (was7.5) and prescribed Losartan. (I'm also taking Warfarin). Anyone got any information on...

I've been to see Cardio and he has put me on 10mg Cardicor (was7.5) and prescrib...

paolina

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone have raging wind when their AF starts. Is it a Vagal nerve connection ?

I have acid reflux and a small hiatus hernia and am on a proton pump inhibitor drug to help. However the chronic wind and AF episodes are something quite...

I have acid reflux and a small hiatus hernia and am on a proton pump inhibitor d...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Anyone have l. a/f flutter and L.S.V.C.?

rosailor

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone have left atrial flutter an

I have been troubled with left atrial flutter for about 2 years. It only becomes a problem during physically exertion such as walking up steps too fast.when...

I have been troubled with left atrial flutter for about 2 years. It only beco...

rosailor

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2013

Can Afib happen only once and never again?

Newly Diagnosed at 32 years old..Lone Atrial Fib?

DigoxIn

Lots of questions but basically what's next?

Medical

Electrophysiolgist...

EP

Please can you help with my question below.

I wonder if anyone could help explain my latest cardiologist's report to my GP? 1. Coronary artery disease. a.probable angina ( then report

I'm now in permanent AF and have only been offered the pacemaker/av node ablation. Has anyone actually gone down that route?

Ablation or Medication

Having being diagnosed with AF and a keen outdoor person (mountaineering, rock climbing, surfing, running, mountain biking, kayaking)

Has anyone had ablation at Guys Hospital in London, any comments welcome. Thanks.

what is AV Node Ablation. Does it need a Pacemaker post opp

6 weeks post ablation

Atrial Tachycardia ,Atrial Fibrillation or both ?

New procedure for people in Virgina (USA) to treat advanced atrial fibrillation

what is ablation

I have experienced bad head aches for the last few days is this a symptom of the drug regime

My wife says I have to cut salt out of my diet any sugestionson diet and AF

Please may I have members' feedback on propafenone versus ablation

Hi, I've been on Dronedarone for about 5 months. Would like to hear about anyone elses experience with this drug.

Why am I feeling tired all the I have just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF

pulsating feeling in scalp.

Triggers ?

Help raise awareness of heart rhythm disorders in your community or workplace!

Losartan (Cozaar)

Does anyone have raging wind when their AF starts. Is it a Vagal nerve connection ?

Anyone have l. a/f flutter and L.S.V.C.?

Anyone have left atrial flutter an

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