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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Ablation around the corner!

Well what a journey I've had this last 10 days!! Things have definitely started to look up since joining this forum and sharing my fears and worries with you...

Well what a journey I've had this last 10 days!! Things have definitely started...

Hettyw

•11 years ago

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AntiCoagulation Europe needs your help with a major new survey

AntiCoagulation Europe needs your help with our major new survey Please help us by completing our major new survey on peoples experience of being...

AntiCoagulation Europe needs your help with our major new survey Please ...

warfarin1

•11 years ago

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Recently found out I have AF

I had been having dizzy spells for months, and passed out on a few occasions. Also I was short of breath just walking upstairs whereas before I used to visit...

I had been having dizzy spells for months, and passed out on a few occasions. A...

sphinx

•11 years ago

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Swollen Veins back of hands and wrists.

Can anyone advise me on this one please. Went to my GYM this morning as usual felt OK.Came home and prepared my usual Organic Oats Muesli the only difference...

Can anyone advise me on this one please. Went to my GYM this morning as usual fe...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Driving

I have now been told that I cannot drive, I had already stopped and have no intention of doing so until I have the all clear to do so. Question, Do I need to...

I have now been told that I cannot drive, I had already stopped and have no inte...

BStanding56

•11 years ago

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When is it A.F.?

I have Atrial Tachycardia ,Fibrillation and Flutter but I don't know what symptoms belong to what .I often have heart rate that goes high and low and irregular...

I have Atrial Tachycardia ,Fibrillation and Flutter but I don't know what sympto...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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cranberry juice!

I used to take the above to keep my urinary tract healthy.....does anyone know a good substitute that doesn't upset warfarin ?

I used to take the above to keep my urinary tract healthy.....does anyone know a...

skary

•11 years ago

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Paroxysmal AF ? Causing

AF triggers any help please: since late 2012 have had AF ( now 8 events): 1st trigger eating pastry quickly following brisk walk uphill 2weeks after strange...

AF triggers any help please: since late 2012 have had AF ( now 8 events): 1st tr...

Trilby8

•11 years ago

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Is there a way of knowing which posts we have read

Is it possible for us to know which post we have read but highlighting the ones that are new. Think this a brilliant groupx

Is it possible for us to know which post we have read but highlighting the ones...

BStanding56

•11 years ago

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PAF - number of episodes

Please does anyone know what damage is done to the heart with each episode of PAF? I have just had my sixth A&E visit three days ago. I get 2 and 4 months...

Please does anyone know what damage is done to the heart with each episode of PA...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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Cardiomyopathy - the often ignored danger of AF

The following is from http://www.theheartbeatclinic.com/trialfbr.php - though it is stated elsewhere on the web in less detail. Cardiomyopathy A second...

The following is from http://www.theheartbeatclinic.com/trialfbr.php - though it...

elmbury

•11 years ago

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Pulse Rate

Following a "flutter" on Monday, my medication has changed but my pulse is now 53. Is this too low or should I be glad that it is slower.

Following a "flutter" on Monday, my medication has changed but my pulse is now 5...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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Help.

I have paroxysmal AF & have had a few episodes which have sent me to A&E with palpitations & a high pulse rate - these leave me feeling totally exhausted with...

I have paroxysmal AF & have had a few episodes which have sent me to A&E with pa...

walke

•11 years ago

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Chad Score,

Hi ,Please would anyone read this for me and tell me what it means. Annual Stroke Risk 3.2 CHA2DS2VASC 3 CHADS score 1

Hi ,Please would anyone read this for me and tell me what it means. Annual Stro...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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AFA

Thank you all for answering my question so promptly I do appreciate your help. Just to let you know have managed to get through to AFA eventually but the roof...

Thank you all for answering my question so promptly I do appreciate your help. J...

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•11 years ago

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what are the symtoms of paf opposed to af .poppystorey

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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side effects of warfarin

I've been on Warfarin for about 4 weeks and have a INR of 2.2 now which is good news but since being on it I've been suffering with low abdominal pains. These...

I've been on Warfarin for about 4 weeks and have a INR of 2.2 now which is good...

skary

•11 years ago

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12 months of a/f

I have had a/f for just over ayear I was seen by the heart unit twice and put on digoxin and warfarin and discharged it has settled but im co0ncerned that if...

I have had a/f for just over ayear I was seen by the heart unit twice and put ...

tullowman

•11 years ago

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12 months of a/f

I have had a/f for just over ayear I was seen by the heart unit twice and put on digoxin and warfarin and discharged it has settled but im co0ncerned that if...

I have had a/f for just over ayear I was seen by the heart unit twice and put ...

tullowman

•11 years ago

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how long does it take for warfarin to work ?

i was put on warfarin just over two weeks ago and my IRN levels were 1.0 and they are still the same they have now increased my dose to 5mg but was just...

i was put on warfarin just over two weeks ago and my IRN levels were 1.0 and the...

sheffieldlass

•11 years ago

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Recent Paroxysmal atrial Fibrillation patient would appreciate some advice.

Hi , I'm a recently diagnosed PAF patient and like most people very concerned about being told I have a heart condition. On Bisoprolol 2.5 mg and also aspirin...

Hi , I'm a recently diagnosed PAF patient and like most people very concerned ab...

kenthynne

•11 years ago

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Suggestions on referral to an EP...

Hello, I have requested an appointment with an EP my GP says this has to be done through the Cardiologist who has recently discharged me.However,he has...

Hello, I have requested an appointment with an EP my GP says this has to be done...

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•11 years ago

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Help!

Very scared of ablation after being diagnosed with paroxymal AF after at least 10 years of symptoms. Have been given Adizem XL, am hypertensive already on...

Very scared of ablation after being diagnosed with paroxymal AF after at least 1...

candyx

•11 years ago

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When starting Flecainide do the side effects gradually get worse before they get better?

I have been taking 50mg twice a day for 6 days with only a bit of a light headed headache, but today it is much worse and I feel sick as well. I thought...

I have been taking 50mg twice a day for 6 days with only a bit of a light headed...

Dulcimer

•11 years ago

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Query on starting Warfarin

Hi. Can anyone help with my dilemma please. I have just been diagnosed with AF and started on Diltiazem 300mg daily which is controlling my BP but resting...

Hi. Can anyone help with my dilemma please. I have just been diagnosed with AF a...

Beermat123

•11 years ago

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A good video to watch for those in the UK. AF related stroke - getting to the heart of the matter

Just saw this video posted by the AFA on FB. It is very informative for those in the UK explaining how the treatment "should" work from your GP to being...

Just saw this video posted by the AFA on FB. It is very informative for those in...

TheStand

•11 years ago

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How does everyone feel inbetween bouts of AF??

In Oct'12 I was diagnosed with AF & have had serveral episodes which have sent me to A&E, but each time my heart rate has eventually settled. These incidents...

In Oct'12 I was diagnosed with AF & have had serveral episodes which have sent m...

walke

•11 years ago

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is feeling cold a symptom or side affect of medication ??

''cold''? hi could anyone tell me,if one of the symptoms of af or the med ,is feeling cold .I go very cold and very tired .could last for 2 hours .I was...

''cold''? hi could anyone tell me,if one of the symptoms of af or the med ,is f...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Heart Rhythm Week 3-9th June 2013

No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing. So why not learn for Heart Rhythm Week! Raise funds for AF-A during Heart Rhythm Week 3-9th June by...

No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing. So why not learn for Heart Rh...

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•11 years ago

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Should I always seek medical help with chest pain and palpatations?

Ended up in hospital again last bank holiday, tried to have a day out in Oxford and started to have palpatations then chest pains came on went home but ended...

Ended up in hospital again last bank holiday, tried to have a day out in Oxford ...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2013

Ablation around the corner!

AntiCoagulation Europe needs your help with a major new survey

Recently found out I have AF

Swollen Veins back of hands and wrists.

Driving

When is it A.F.?

cranberry juice!

Paroxysmal AF ? Causing

Is there a way of knowing which posts we have read

PAF - number of episodes

Cardiomyopathy - the often ignored danger of AF

Pulse Rate

Help.

Chad Score,

AFA

what are the symtoms of paf opposed to af .poppystorey

side effects of warfarin

12 months of a/f

12 months of a/f

how long does it take for warfarin to work ?

Recent Paroxysmal atrial Fibrillation patient would appreciate some advice.

Suggestions on referral to an EP...

Help!

When starting Flecainide do the side effects gradually get worse before they get better?

Query on starting Warfarin

A good video to watch for those in the UK. AF related stroke - getting to the heart of the matter

How does everyone feel inbetween bouts of AF??

is feeling cold a symptom or side affect of medication ??

Heart Rhythm Week 3-9th June 2013

Should I always seek medical help with chest pain and palpatations?

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