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ablation or no ablation, that is the question

Good morning everyone. I am a newcomer to this site which I find hugely helpful and I am so impressed with all the knowledge here and would just like to get...

Good morning everyone. I am a newcomer to this site which I find hugely helpfu...

gardenome

•11 years ago

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appointment with Cardiologist quetsions to ask.

I have my first out patients appointment with my cardiologist, have been diagnosed (Febuary) with paroxmal AF and i am haveing frequent attacks almost daily i...

I have my first out patients appointment with my cardiologist, have been diagnos...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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finally done it

Hi....I have been hiding behind the door for sometime just reading, I now have plucked up the courage to say hello.....So hello and here's a little about me. I...

Hi....I have been hiding behind the door for sometime just reading, I now have p...

magnus-barelegs

•11 years ago

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ASPIRIN AND WARFARIN?????

Good morning ,Having just had an angiogram I have now started warfarin 3mgs a day .Previous I have been taking 75mgs of dispersable aspirin. Is it advisable to...

Good morning ,Having just had an angiogram I have now started warfarin 3mgs a da...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Sorry for the trouble

Hey All, I guess I can start off by saying that I understand SRM’s comment about needing to take a break. I have since this board started tried very hard to...

Hey All, I guess I can start off by saying that I understand SRM’s comment abou...

TheStand

•11 years ago

18 Replies

can any one help

hello i have been told that i can not have shock treatment as iam in and out of af , now iam to see a heart rythm specalist for abalation , irealy do hope this...

hello i have been told that i can not have shock treatment as iam in and out of ...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

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Great Sites for Information on AF

I am copying a list of sites that you may find useful when trying to find information about AF. I have been to all of these sites many times in researching...

I am copying a list of sites that you may find useful when trying to find inform...

TheStand

•11 years ago

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Heart Rhythm Society - interesting article on line.

Just been looking at an article on the Heart Rhythm Society website entitled 'Multiple studies show promise for innovative treatment for AF'. Article dated...

Just been looking at an article on the Heart Rhythm Society website entitled 'Mu...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Is there a definition of valvular AF?

Hi - I 'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm asking something that's been asked many times before. Although I'm in my 50s I had an aortic valve...

Hi - I 'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm asking something that's been ask...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Dr John's 12th "Fact"

For those who have not seen it I shall not link to it as the website is well known and linked widely in this forum, but instead I shall post it in it's...

For those who have not seen it I shall not link to it as the website is well kno...

Beancounter

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Hi Stand,

I can understand where you are coming from, but frankly, unless you personally know Dan, or are telepathic, how can you possibly know his motives for writing...

I can understand where you are coming from, but frankly, unless you personally k...

reevo

•11 years ago

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AF or Flutter is it the same.

Can anyone advise me please?I was admitted into Hosp., 12 months ago heart racing,faint,sweating etc then consequently left 3 days later with a diagnosis of...

Can anyone advise me please?I was admitted into Hosp., 12 months ago heart racin...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Diagnosed. AF age 72 presently on Bisoprolol 10mg and digoxin 250mcg the only serious attack i had was out in the cold weather.why this ?

sandy8

•11 years ago

1 Reply

AFA Newsletter May 2013

Some very good articles in here dealing with questions asked here quite often....

Some very good articles in here dealing with questions asked here quite often......

TheStand

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation or meds

I am recently diagnosed - February 2013- and am on 2.5mg of bisoprolol and warfarin. I have no real problems with the meds. I just had my 2nd appointment...

I am recently diagnosed - February 2013- and am on 2.5mg of bisoprolol and warfa...

Dodie117

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Left Atrium Enlargement

Hi Everyone - hope you are all well. Had my heart scan today - slight leak on one valve but considered "normal", nothing to worry about and no treatment...

Hi Everyone - hope you are all well. Had my heart scan today - slight leak on o...

sharonp79

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Ablation decision

Hi I had most recent appintment with EP last week... At 48 I have been in persistant AF for just over two years. Ive been electro cardioverted twice... 1st...

Hi I had most recent appintment with EP last week... At 48 I have been in pe...

davidjt

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Do any of you wear SOS talismans or Medic-alert tags?

I don't think I fully understood how serious my condition was when I was first diagnosed, it was only after one of my medications cased my AF to become VF and...

I don't think I fully understood how serious my condition was when I was first d...

Wiccan

•11 years ago

17 Replies

I would be very interested to hear of foods that fellow sufferers have found trigger an attack of AF

gardenome

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Why was dan walter's post removed from this forum?

He was trying to inform patients. Dr.s are human too, and some tend to 'massage' their outcome data in their favour. His website/book contains medically...

He was trying to inform patients. Dr.s are human too, and some tend to 'massage'...

reevo

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Do we ever get any specialists or EP's on here?

Hi Just wondered if we ever get any specialists posting or viewing the forum? If so, albeit unlikely, could we fire a few questions at them? Thanks J

Hi Just wondered if we ever get any specialists posting or viewing the forum?...

Parco

•11 years ago

3 Replies

With funds tight on NHS Has anyone gone private for Ablation

Doohan1

•11 years ago

22 Replies

AF / DC Cardioversion

23 March I was admitted with AF of 146 / 90 which steadied to 97 to 57 BPM on an IV with 200mg amiodarone. I continued the 200mg amiodarone medication orally...

23 March I was admitted with AF of 146 / 90 which steadied to 97 to 57 BPM on an...

Lal531

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Permanent AF

Does anyone else have permanent AF? I would like to know how you are coping. My bpm is 142 to 162 and I am waiting for my second ablation which I'm beginning...

Does anyone else have permanent AF? I would like to know how you are coping. My...

Kimmieblue

•11 years ago

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Experience of acebutolol (sectral)?

I've had AF since August 2010, on bisoprolol + warfarin with two lots of cardioversion which worked for a while. In September I had surgery for aortic valve...

I've had AF since August 2010, on bisoprolol + warfarin with two lots of cardiov...

haslucks

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Stuck in the Middle !!!

Have been having alot of problems with my medication, so went to see my GP last week. I am currently on bisoprolol 2.5mg, clopidogrel 75mg and ramipril 5mg. I...

Have been having alot of problems with my medication, so went to see my GP last ...

giddytd1

•11 years ago

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Pradaxa. Anybody else taking this?

I was given no information or advice when I was prescribed this. Has anyone experienced any side effects? I understand that unlike Warfarin there is no...

I was given no information or advice when I was prescribed this. Has anyone exp...

sphinx

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have seen several questions about getting treatment for A.fib whilst on holiday outside of the UK.

Whilst on holiday in the UK last summer I had to have a INR test and to be quite honest I found it quite difficult, the blood testing could be either done in...

Whilst on holiday in the UK last summer I had to have a INR test and to be quite...

paolina

•11 years ago

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Croatia or Ibiza with highly symptomatic Paroxysmal AFib. - Anyone any feedback re medical care there please.

Just about to book a holiday to Pula on Istrian Riviera in Croatia or alternatively Ibiza for the week after next. I have left it late to make sure I feel...

Just about to book a holiday to Pula on Istrian Riviera in Croatia or alternativ...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

9 Replies

What if my partner does not have the ablation and does nothing

My partner is due to have his ablation next month. However, having read all your questions and blogs, he does not seem to be having appreciable negative...

My partner is due to have his ablation next month. However, having read all your...

JayEm

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2013

ablation or no ablation, that is the question

appointment with Cardiologist quetsions to ask.

finally done it

ASPIRIN AND WARFARIN?????

Sorry for the trouble

can any one help

Great Sites for Information on AF

Heart Rhythm Society - interesting article on line.

Is there a definition of valvular AF?

Dr John's 12th "Fact"

Hi Stand,

AF or Flutter is it the same.

Diagnosed. AF age 72 presently on Bisoprolol 10mg and digoxin 250mcg the only serious attack i had was out in the cold weather.why this ?

AFA Newsletter May 2013

Ablation or meds

Left Atrium Enlargement

Ablation decision

Do any of you wear SOS talismans or Medic-alert tags?

I would be very interested to hear of foods that fellow sufferers have found trigger an attack of AF

Why was dan walter's post removed from this forum?

Do we ever get any specialists or EP's on here?

With funds tight on NHS Has anyone gone private for Ablation

AF / DC Cardioversion

Permanent AF

Experience of acebutolol (sectral)?

Stuck in the Middle !!!

Pradaxa. Anybody else taking this?

I have seen several questions about getting treatment for A.fib whilst on holiday outside of the UK.

Croatia or Ibiza with highly symptomatic Paroxysmal AFib. - Anyone any feedback re medical care there please.

What if my partner does not have the ablation and does nothing

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