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referral

i keep getting different answers off hospital and doctors secretarys As i only have a cardiologist at my hospital i want a referral to see an...

i keep getting different answers off hospital and doctors secretarys As i only h...

Steveh6874

•11 years ago

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what the hell happened to me ? any advice appeciated

Hi all, have been diagnosed with AF for couple years now, I know iv'e had condition longer though. Having very frequent episodes now. Tuesday morning was my...

Hi all, have been diagnosed with AF for couple years now, I know iv'e had condi...

krich69

•11 years ago

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can i drink with diltiazem ? dont really wanna drink to much but do like a few glasses of wine or a few beers . it helps me relax

and unwind

moggdog

•11 years ago

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so now what do i do ? had my first af attack dec last year. had an ablation the end of may. so inbetween ive had two svt attacks .

so now they tell me i need another ablation. only this time the list is 9 months long . so now what am i gonna do with myself ? ive already bin sat on me ass...

so now they tell me i need another ablation. only this time the list is 9 months...

moggdog

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Strange things that the mind can do

Here's another trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills...Can you meet this challenge? I've seen this with the letters out of order, but this is the first...

Here's another trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills...Can you meet this...

Offcut

•11 years ago

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Sotalol side effects

I start usong sotalol since a week 3 weeks now as 40 mg twice a day for the treatment of SVT I increased the dose since 4 days to 80 mg in the morning and 40...

I start usong sotalol since a week 3 weeks now as 40 mg twice a day for the trea...

Maitha

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Another story request from anyone living in the UK regarding self-monitoring

I am looking to speak to anyone who lives in the UK and falls under either of these categories: 1. Uses a home self-monitor device to measure their INR 2....

I am looking to speak to anyone who lives in the UK and falls under either of th...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Does anyone have any information on AF and mitochondrial inheritance or mitochondrial disease?

I've read the various links to Dr. Sarah Myhill's webpage on the role of ATP. I found this NHS link:...

I've read the various links to Dr. Sarah Myhill's webpage on the role of ATP. I...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Does anyone have any further reference links to further reading on the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation?

References found so far: Further reading & references Singer DE, Albers GW, Dalen JE, et al; Antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation: American College...

References found so far: Further reading & references Singer DE, Albers GW, Dal...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Any advice or experience on when is the best time of day to take Bisoprolol. I take 2.5 mg first thing in the morning and constantly feel

tired. Could I take my dose early evening instead of the morning or would it not make any difference to the tiredness.

tired. Could I take my dose early evening instead of the morning or would it not...

kenthynne

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Just found out possible date for ablation is Febuary 2014

Just found out possible date for ablation is Febuary 2014, not happy about this as after seeing EP on the 1st July who recommended the ablation and a waiting...

Just found out possible date for ablation is Febuary 2014, not happy about this ...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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How do you normally feel after an electrocardioversion?

Hi. I am due to get my first electro cardioversion on Thursday. I am a little nervous and wonder how I will feel after the procedure. I know of the main risks...

Hi. I am due to get my first electro cardioversion on Thursday. I am a little ne...

v624jbb

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Very interesting article in Daily Mail Good health column

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2422672/Me-operation-Deep-freeze-operation-fix-dicky-heartbeat.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2422672/Me-operation-Deep-freeze-opera...

migmog

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Serious question for my Cardio

Hi all, am really grateful for this forum and all the advice it gives, one thing that always bothers me is how fast and high everyones heartbeat tends to go...

Hi all, am really grateful for this forum and all the advice it gives, one thing...

steve60

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I took my first dose of Warfarin last evening.

I have woken up several times in the night feeling sick and shaking with a nasty taste in mouth. Has any one else had this reaction? Should I stop taking it or...

I have woken up several times in the night feeling sick and shaking with a nasty...

Dulcimer

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Hi, was diagnosed with af three weeks ago spent short time in hospital put on 5 mg of bisoprodal and 20mg rivaroxibin not holding and feel

Very tired , breathless and sickly have had bisoprodal uped to 10 mg and also put on digoxin and feursomide by doctors hospital said I would go back to get...

Very tired , breathless and sickly have had bisoprodal uped to 10 mg and also pu...

231166den

•11 years ago

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I am having an ablation done next week, and was curious if anyone who has had this procedure was successful in not going back into AF?

PaulBenevente

•11 years ago

8 Replies

AF-SVT'S

Had AF 13 YEARS on and off had 2 Ablations and 16 Cardioversions. First Ablation lasted 6 yrs and 2nd one currently 18mths Don't drink or binge drink no more...

Had AF 13 YEARS on and off had 2 Ablations and 16 Cardioversions. First Ablation...

schipperke

•11 years ago

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af

after my bye pass op i had AF 120 -150 beats doctor gave me digoxin 62.5 mg and within 1 week it dropped to 55-65 beats and has stayed like this for the pass...

after my bye pass op i had AF 120 -150 beats doctor gave me digoxin 62.5 mg and ...

elbow1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Effectiveness of Warfarin

Something I don't seem to have seen anywhere - not spelled out anyway - is how warfarin (in therapeutic range) affects one's risk of stroke. For example I'm 1...

Something I don't seem to have seen anywhere - not spelled out anyway - is how w...

RobertELee

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Hello Friends... Next Installment.

It has been a couple of weeks since last posted.In that time there has been an appointment with GP with regards to blood tests for thyroid and Vit D the...

It has been a couple of weeks since last posted.In that time there has been an a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

What is CBT?

I read about is in some websites , I need someone is already having that therapy to state his/her experience and recommendations I can see clearly that most...

I read about is in some websites , I need someone is already having that therapy...

Maitha

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Holter report showed no atrial flutter but Junctional tachycardia after ablation !doctors call it as SVT

I was going to ask what does SVT means but it look like i should try it personally lol. I was treating atrial flutter now im having this new irrethemia as a...

I was going to ask what does SVT means but it look like i should try it personal...

Maitha

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Please can anyone offer advice re the stress test?

smw112

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I have taken warfarin for 8 years now and occasionally had nose bleeds at night with the blood running down the back the back of my throat

Now I seem to get them about 1-2 hours after taking warfarin 3 years ago I went to see an oral consultant who told me that I had very fine blood vessels in my...

Now I seem to get them about 1-2 hours after taking warfarin 3 years ago I went ...

georgejen

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Went shopping and my legs went to lead?

Went shopping today a very small shop and not long after getting out of my car I felt a little strange but my calf's ached and my legs started to feel like...

Went shopping today a very small shop and not long after getting out of my car I...

Offcut

•11 years ago

11 Replies

cardio version succsessful

Hi every one thankyou fou you kind words of encouragement ,CV went well and is sucsessful only off the ward for 17 minutes .would recommend. My heart is now...

Hi every one thankyou fou you kind words of encouragement ,CV went well and is s...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

17 Replies

hi guys. im taking bisoprolol and they are making me feel sick

think its low dose. 2.50 mg? .anyone else get this and wot alternative should i ask for??

think its low dose. 2.50 mg? .anyone else get this and wot alternative should i ...

moggdog

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Please advise

I'm having frequent attacks since yesterday morning , I'm wearing a holter and supposed to meet my doctor this week I'm having bad episodes every few hours ,...

I'm having frequent attacks since yesterday morning , I'm wearing a holter and s...

Maitha

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, am to use a loop monitor soon. Any advice please?

Recent PAF episode with left upper chest pain led to an angiogram which thankfully showed no coronary artery problems. Why would angina spray given by...

Recent PAF episode with left upper chest pain led to an angiogram which thankful...

Penny_08

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2013

referral

what the hell happened to me ? any advice appeciated

can i drink with diltiazem ? dont really wanna drink to much but do like a few glasses of wine or a few beers . it helps me relax

so now what do i do ? had my first af attack dec last year. had an ablation the end of may. so inbetween ive had two svt attacks .

Strange things that the mind can do

Sotalol side effects

Another story request from anyone living in the UK regarding self-monitoring

Does anyone have any information on AF and mitochondrial inheritance or mitochondrial disease?

Does anyone have any further reference links to further reading on the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation?

Any advice or experience on when is the best time of day to take Bisoprolol. I take 2.5 mg first thing in the morning and constantly feel

Just found out possible date for ablation is Febuary 2014

How do you normally feel after an electrocardioversion?

Very interesting article in Daily Mail Good health column

Serious question for my Cardio

I took my first dose of Warfarin last evening.

Hi, was diagnosed with af three weeks ago spent short time in hospital put on 5 mg of bisoprodal and 20mg rivaroxibin not holding and feel

I am having an ablation done next week, and was curious if anyone who has had this procedure was successful in not going back into AF?

AF-SVT'S

af

Effectiveness of Warfarin

Hello Friends... Next Installment.

What is CBT?

Holter report showed no atrial flutter but Junctional tachycardia after ablation !doctors call it as SVT

Please can anyone offer advice re the stress test?

I have taken warfarin for 8 years now and occasionally had nose bleeds at night with the blood running down the back the back of my throat

Went shopping and my legs went to lead?

cardio version succsessful

hi guys. im taking bisoprolol and they are making me feel sick

Please advise

Hi, am to use a loop monitor soon. Any advice please?

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