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Slow heart rate query

I hope someone can help me with my query. I saw my cardiologist today after a number of frequent AF attacks. My medication was increased 3 weeks ago to 2.5mg...

I hope someone can help me with my query. I saw my cardiologist today after a nu...

rupert12

•12 years ago

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Had my ablation well sort of?

I went to the hospital at 11:00 yesterday (Thursday) as requested started to go through all the paperwork. Did not have my last INR reading and wanted more...

I went to the hospital at 11:00 yesterday (Thursday) as requested started to go ...

Offcut

•12 years ago

7 Replies

After having an ablation for WPW i was told i also have a-fib , on beta blocker , should i be on blood thinner also ?

CathyCrouse

•12 years ago

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New "kid"

Hi everyone - I'm very interested in this forum but am also very ignorant, being a 75 yr old Grandma. I've had a huge amount of experience with AF - 13...

Hi everyone - I'm very interested in this forum but am also very ignorant, being...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I have seen the Cardiologist.

I have seen the cardiologist, he has refered me to the John Radcliff and the Electro Physiologist iwth a view to a cardiac ablation. still not on warfin my...

I have seen the cardiologist, he has refered me to the John Radcliff and the Ele...

Johnw

•12 years ago

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Can you purchase any sort of monitor to record an irregular heart beat?

I have recently been diagnosed as having PAF & after about 3 episodes I was refered to an EP re the constant symptoms I was having- I wore a montior for 7 days...

I have recently been diagnosed as having PAF & after about 3 episodes I was refe...

walke

•12 years ago

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Hello. Rushed to a and e last week with AF. Feeling very scared and confused....

I am 40, female, married with 2 children. Last Thursday in the early hours I woke up and - this is going to sound dramatic - thought I was having a heart...

I am 40, female, married with 2 children. Last Thursday in the early hours I w...

Stormfly

•12 years ago

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Warfarin level for an ablation

I am due to have an AF Ablation on Monday. My latest INR no. has come back today at 3.1 . I was told it needs to be 2 - 3 and preferably in the 2.5 - 3 range...

I am due to have an AF Ablation on Monday. My latest INR no. has come back today...

feejbee

•12 years ago

12 Replies

I am currently on Sotalol 80mg and 40mg 80 at night 40 in the morning.Iam having some bad side effects.

General feeling of been unwell,high anxiety levels,tired .etc has anybody else suffered and what alternatives are there.Have been on Bisoprolol but they...

General feeling of been unwell,high anxiety levels,tired .etc has anybody else s...

dave7341

•12 years ago

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time

when i have had an af attack they have lasted 12hrs or more so am a bit worried to just try and get on with something , is there a time limit , and also what...

when i have had an af attack they have lasted 12hrs or more so am a bit worried ...

duckpopper

•12 years ago

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LOW IN CONFIDENCE

I am very low in confidence going out on my own etc i have been very scared by all these attacks having another on the way to work today. I know the worry...

I am very low in confidence going out on my own etc i have been very scared by a...

candyx

•12 years ago

12 Replies

One year anniversary

I'm coming up on one year since my first AF attack. Docs say I was severely dehydrated. Have since changed my life and haven't had another attack. Scared...

I'm coming up on one year since my first AF attack. Docs say I was severely de...

Ricklong

•12 years ago

3 Replies

INR Testing

I'm sure I read somewhere that there is a kit available, similar to the diabetes testing kit, for home use. Does anyone know anything about this, or did I have...

I'm sure I read somewhere that there is a kit available, similar to the diabetes...

kernow43

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Swollen Feet

Please does anyone have suggestions to eliminate some of the fluid that collects in the lower legs/feet. I am on a water tablet but it doesn't seem to work...

Please does anyone have suggestions to eliminate some of the fluid that collects...

Enjoy

•12 years ago

7 Replies

I am taking Coumadin. Can I occasionally take aspirin for pain?

dayelilly

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Forum Moderation

Can I just express my unconditional support for the moderators of this forum, and indeed for the whole of Trudie and Jo's team at the AF Association. I...

Can I just express my unconditional support for the moderators of this forum, an...

chrisharmer

Volunteer•12 years ago

4 Replies

Hi Do you think there is a connection between mobile phone waves and irregular heart rythms. If you carry mobile in top shirt pocket

coopo

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Hi All, does anyone know if there is a connection between tinitus and af?

Jackieboy55

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Re exercise?

Thank you Beancounter and Jason1971, you have sort of answered my question. How to find myself a fitness trainer.................. Off to walk the dog now.

Thank you Beancounter and Jason1971, you have sort of answered my question. How ...

GranJan

•12 years ago

2 Replies

How much exercise is good when in AF?

I know exercise is good in this condition, as in all, but when one is in AF and feeling low, should I take the dog for a walk, do the vacuuming,or go...

I know exercise is good in this condition, as in all, but when one is in AF and...

GranJan

•12 years ago

10 Replies

INR levels still at 1.0 afer 3 weeks

Hi I am new to the forum having recently being diagnosed with AF but am not in it 24/7 it comes and goes and normally doesn't last too long, thankfully,(...

Hi I am new to the forum having recently being diagnosed with AF but am not in...

wb61

•12 years ago

12 Replies

INR. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN ?

Please explain to me ,my Inr at the moment is 1.3 heading for 2.5 my sisters is 8.5 heading for 2.5 what is the difference in these two bloods ,just curios...

Please explain to me ,my Inr at the moment is 1.3 heading for 2.5 my sisters i...

poppystorey

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Heart Rate

Hi All, I also posted this question on the Yahoo AF group, so forgive me if you have already read my query. I was diagnosed with persistent AF in...

Hi All, I also posted this question on the Yahoo AF group, so forgive me if y...

Jason1971

•12 years ago

3 Replies

CRTP Biventricular

Today I have been for my preassessment for my CRTP fitting on Monday, I was told that more than likely I will feel no better until I have had the second part...

Today I have been for my preassessment for my CRTP fitting on Monday, I was tol...

BStanding56

•12 years ago

11 Replies

When do you get used to scary Afib?

I have had severe coronary artery disease for almost 18 years, which prevents me leading an ordinary life. However I have got used to it and as long as I don't...

I have had severe coronary artery disease for almost 18 years, which prevents me...

Chris-S

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Newest info on AF and Stroke Risks.

This was shared by AFA on FB. This is a great article on the risk of stroke in AF patients. It's worth reading.......

This was shared by AFA on FB. This is a great article on the risk of stroke in A...

TheStand

•12 years ago

8 Replies

May I ask some advice from all you amazing support people?

I was diagnosed with AF in 1994, but my attacks were so few and far between, say 1 or two times per year, very gradually becoming more frequent and stronger,...

I was diagnosed with AF in 1994, but my attacks were so few and far between, say...

GranJan

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Adizem XL 120mgs

Hi has anyone taken this drug? I was given it and I am sure it made my symptoms worse in less than 2 weeks! I had to be admitted for the 2nd time in a month...

Hi has anyone taken this drug? I was given it and I am sure it made my symptoms...

candyx

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Blood in throat

Hi all I have had permanent AF for the past 9 years,and take warfarin my only bug bear is that sometimes I wake in the morning , and need to clear my throat,...

Hi all I have had permanent AF for the past 9 years,and take warfarin my only bu...

georgejen

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Inappropriate forum activity

Dear forum members Unfortunately, over the last couple of weeks we have had complaints from members in the forum who are not happy with certain activity,...

Dear forum members Unfortunately, over the last couple of weeks we have had c...

AFAssociation1

•12 years ago

5 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2013

Slow heart rate query

Had my ablation well sort of?

After having an ablation for WPW i was told i also have a-fib , on beta blocker , should i be on blood thinner also ?

New "kid"

I have seen the Cardiologist.

Can you purchase any sort of monitor to record an irregular heart beat?

Hello. Rushed to a and e last week with AF. Feeling very scared and confused....

Warfarin level for an ablation

I am currently on Sotalol 80mg and 40mg 80 at night 40 in the morning.Iam having some bad side effects.

time

LOW IN CONFIDENCE

One year anniversary

INR Testing

Swollen Feet

I am taking Coumadin. Can I occasionally take aspirin for pain?

Forum Moderation

Hi Do you think there is a connection between mobile phone waves and irregular heart rythms. If you carry mobile in top shirt pocket

Hi All, does anyone know if there is a connection between tinitus and af?

Re exercise?

How much exercise is good when in AF?

INR levels still at 1.0 afer 3 weeks

INR. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN ?

Heart Rate

CRTP Biventricular

When do you get used to scary Afib?

Newest info on AF and Stroke Risks.

May I ask some advice from all you amazing support people?

Adizem XL 120mgs

Blood in throat

Inappropriate forum activity

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