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So much medication.

I have been taking Dabigatran 150mg once a day for about eight weeks and it seems to suit me a lot better than warfarin but from what I have read lately it...

I have been taking Dabigatran 150mg once a day for about eight weeks and it seem...

ruthalem

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Personal Cardiac Moderators (ECG)

Hello, as anyone used one of those personal cardiac monitors to record an on the spot ECG? I can see that they could have an advantage in that a recording...

Hello, as anyone used one of those personal cardiac monitors to record an on the...

Robert42

•11 years ago

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Scheduled for ablation in 24 hours

I'm already admitted to hospital from two days since my flutter didn't end alone as usual I already decided that I don't want to try other medication and...

I'm already admitted to hospital from two days since my flutter didn't end alone...

Maitha

•11 years ago

37 Replies

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How can I deal with the anxiety and worry with AF? I know it is silly, but can not stop shaking.

squirrel21

•11 years ago

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Rivaroxaban

side effects

squirrel21

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Can you recommend EP consultant cardiologist in Southampton please?

squirrel21

•11 years ago

3 Replies

how long will I have to take rivaroxaban?

squirrel21

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Dazed and confused

Hi everyone, just been reading some really worrying posts on here and a thought occurred to me, do I really have bad Afib ?. My episodes are now almost every 8...

Hi everyone, just been reading some really worrying posts on here and a thought ...

steve60

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Hi, Had an ablation 5 yrs ago, have recently been experiencing heart beating fast, heart feeling like a bag of bolts, feeling radiating up

Had an ecg last week and it was brachycardic, taking Epanutin, phenobarbuital forcontrolled seizures and warfarin. Happens after eating in the evening,...

Had an ecg last week and it was brachycardic, taking Epanutin, phenobarbuital fo...

cupoftea

•11 years ago

5 Replies

does anyone live in Newcastle and had ablations done by the freeman hospital what's there success rate etc. , John Bourke is the EP bloke

MrGed

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Sorry forgot to add to my last question.

Does anyone on Flecainide (100mg twice a day) experience chest pressure around the heart and constipation. Not had either of these symptoms with my other AFib...

Does anyone on Flecainide (100mg twice a day) experience chest pressure around t...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Can anyone help please.

After my last 5 day stay in hospital recently after attending A&E in the middle of the night in a terrible state yet again with AFib and Supraventricular...

After my last 5 day stay in hospital recently after attending A&E in the middle ...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

33 Replies

New Member

Hi, I thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. My husband had a minor heart attack two years ago and was also diagnosed with hypertension,...

Hi, I thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. My husband had a m...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

CAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AFFECT WARFARIN IE INR

it just popped up in conversation today .that the more active you are .the more likely it will affect my inr which at the moment is tested weekly .i need 5...

it just popped up in conversation today .that the more active you are .the more ...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Recently for no reason I suddenly feel nervous. Then after a while it disappears. I wondered if Bisoprolol is causing it.

Lucybod

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Managing Dizziness

I suffer a lot of dizziness. It will go from mild to quiet severe where I need to lie down until it passes by. My GP was puzzled by this and sent me to a...

I suffer a lot of dizziness. It will go from mild to quiet severe where I need t...

Robert42

•11 years ago

21 Replies

AF sick sinus

Hi i have persistent AF and ? sick sinus syndrome a recent ablation procedure had to be abandoned due to a ? long superior vena cava can anyone enlighten me as...

Hi i have persistent AF and ? sick sinus syndrome a recent ablation procedure ha...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

aF attack duration

I'm having AF attack now started 45 minutes ago, my heart is racing , headache dizziness I can count my pulse around 110 and pressure 120-130/80-90 I'm...

I'm having AF attack now started 45 minutes ago, my heart is racing , headache d...

Maitha

•11 years ago

28 Replies

I have been put on Sinthrome as an alternative to Warfarin any one else on this because it dosen't appear in most lists of alternatives

beejay16813

•11 years ago

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on waiting list for 1st ablation realy worried

i have af attacks every few months ,and have seen heart rythym specialist , who has put me on waiting list at oxford for my first ablation , im on bisoprolol...

i have af attacks every few months ,and have seen heart rythym specialist , who ...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Catheter Ablation or Keyhole Surgery.

Hello all, this is my first posting so I hope I'm doing things correctly. I've had persistant, long standing A/F for about 2 years now, been hospitalised once....

Hello all, this is my first posting so I hope I'm doing things correctly. I've h...

Mikee

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Shortness of breath? Is it common even when I'm not having AF ?

I'm suffering from shortness of breath most of the time , a doctor diagnosed my chess tightness as asthma recently and thank god I'm better with the treatment,...

I'm suffering from shortness of breath most of the time , a doctor diagnosed my ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

8 Replies

AF and exercise

Hi. I have not had a AF attack for a couple of months and after having all my medication reviewed I am feeling really well. I would like to become more active,...

Hi. I have not had a AF attack for a couple of months and after having all my me...

giddytd1

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation

Hello salome again I have got my ablation date I am so nervous please can anyone give me some reassurance sorry I'm such a scared person

Hello salome again I have got my ablation date I am so nervous please can anyone...

Salome

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is light headiness and dizziness now a part of life with A.F

I have had a recent episode of A.F and have now returned to normal sinus rhythm, but I cannot for the life of me shake off this shocking light headiness. Is...

I have had a recent episode of A.F and have now returned to normal sinus rhythm,...

PhyllisK

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Is this Real?

I found this on my FB Page from my sister is it true or have some truth in it? i put it on post instead of questions sorry for duplicate Let’s say it’s...

I found this on my FB Page from my sister is it true or have some truth in it? ...

Offcut

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is this Real?

I found this on my FB Page from my sister is it true or have some truth in it? Let’s say it’s 6.15pm and you’re going home (alone of course), after an...

I found this on my FB Page from my sister is it true or have some truth in it? ...

Offcut

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Warfarin and blotchy legs

I noticed yesterday that I had red blotches under the skin on the back of my legs just above ankle height. Well I went for an INR check later that morning and...

I noticed yesterday that I had red blotches under the skin on the back of my leg...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Has anyone with first degree heart block got experience of taking rate or rhythm control meds?

I am seeing radio soon hopefully to discuss meds or alternative and want to be mentally prepared before I see him! Thanks

I am seeing radio soon hopefully to discuss meds or alternative and want to be m...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Daily Mail

Has anyone read the article in the Mail regarding AF/ Stroke/ Warfarin? I can certainly relate to the lack of information given out, as reported by the lady...

Has anyone read the article in the Mail regarding AF/ Stroke/ Warfarin? I can ce...

kernow43

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2013

So much medication.

Personal Cardiac Moderators (ECG)

Scheduled for ablation in 24 hours

How can I deal with the anxiety and worry with AF? I know it is silly, but can not stop shaking.

Rivaroxaban

Can you recommend EP consultant cardiologist in Southampton please?

how long will I have to take rivaroxaban?

Dazed and confused

Hi, Had an ablation 5 yrs ago, have recently been experiencing heart beating fast, heart feeling like a bag of bolts, feeling radiating up

does anyone live in Newcastle and had ablations done by the freeman hospital what's there success rate etc. , John Bourke is the EP bloke

Sorry forgot to add to my last question.

Can anyone help please.

New Member

CAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AFFECT WARFARIN IE INR

Recently for no reason I suddenly feel nervous. Then after a while it disappears. I wondered if Bisoprolol is causing it.

Managing Dizziness

AF sick sinus

aF attack duration

I have been put on Sinthrome as an alternative to Warfarin any one else on this because it dosen't appear in most lists of alternatives

on waiting list for 1st ablation realy worried

Catheter Ablation or Keyhole Surgery.

Shortness of breath? Is it common even when I'm not having AF ?

AF and exercise

Ablation

Is light headiness and dizziness now a part of life with A.F

Is this Real?

Is this Real?

Warfarin and blotchy legs

Has anyone with first degree heart block got experience of taking rate or rhythm control meds?

Daily Mail

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