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Has anyone had a pace maker for slow pulse rate and then subsequently had catheter ablation for AF? Be grateful for any feed back,

rosyG

•10 years ago

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Your views on stroke prevention treatment in AF

Morning all We have been approached by a research company who are looking into patient perceptions on stroke prevention treatment in AF (oral anticoagulants)...

Morning all We have been approached by a research company who are looking into ...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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INR - increasing by what is eaten

I notice that following the Patients Day, everyone is aiming for a slightly higher INR. Mine is consistently 2.4. What would I need to eat to increase it...

I notice that following the Patients Day, everyone is aiming for a slightly high...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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Anxious about ablation tomorrow!

I think I'm more anxious than I expected about my ablation tomorrow. My AF is really bad the last couple of days. I looked at some information about the...

I think I'm more anxious than I expected about my ablation tomorrow. My AF is re...

Bev999

•10 years ago

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A Very Enjoyable Trigger!

I've had almost constant AF, day and night for weeks now, quite bad at times. But it suddenly stopped about 3 days ago and I've been feeling back to normal...

I've had almost constant AF, day and night for weeks now, quite bad at times. Bu...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Could you give your experience re range of INR and self testing/ management please?

Could I ask you about range of INR please? I have had lab test on two days ( when in A and E ) recently and both results have been 0.2 lower than than both my,...

Could I ask you about range of INR please? I have had lab test on two days ( whe...

rosyG

•10 years ago

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About to have cardioversion today, then cancelled for inr number. Been in range for weeks, not on the day. Fuming!

KatGee

•10 years ago

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Is anyone going to the London AF talks on 24th November? be good to meet if so

rosyG

•10 years ago

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Is anyone else finding this site VERY slow sometimes?

I have a reasonably fast broadband connection, currently over 12 Mb/s, and yet I often find this site is VERY slow in loading - you get a "loading" message,...

I have a reasonably fast broadband connection, currently over 12 Mb/s, and yet I...

chrisharmer

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Hot Bath / Very low blood pressure/ Warfarin

Just had a very hot bath as I felt quite cold and wanted warming up- I am taking Warfarin. After being out of the bath for 10 minutes started to feel a bit...

Just had a very hot bath as I felt quite cold and wanted warming up- I am taking...

feejbee

•10 years ago

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where can I find the latest research information on AF and ablation techniques

Beano 2013

beano2013

•10 years ago

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Flecainide

Hello, I am just reading through my Bunff from the Patients day conference....ECG changes...Because of the potential risk of drug toxicity,patients who are...

Hello, I am just reading through my Bunff from the Patients day conference....EC...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Two months after ablation

As most of you aware I had my ablation two months back and I'm lucky since didn't have any flutter till now But I'm having frequent SVT for minutes to one hour...

As most of you aware I had my ablation two months back and I'm lucky since didn'...

Maitha

•10 years ago

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2 things, if I may?

1. Is there less success with an ablation if you have been in permanent AF for years? I am due to have my second ablation soon and have read that it is more...

1. Is there less success with an ablation if you have been in permanent AF for ...

Froggy

•10 years ago

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AF after ablation :-(

I had an ablation one week ago today after having had episodes of several hours AF per day for over a year. For the first 5 days post ablation I didn't even...

I had an ablation one week ago today after having had episodes of several hours ...

Andy-Mountains

•10 years ago

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Cryo Ablation

As many of you may know, I am having my fourth ablation next week. I have had three radiofrequency ablations the last being in 2010, and I remember reading...

As many of you may know, I am having my fourth ablation next week. I have had th...

Timmo50

•10 years ago

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Europe AF Patients Day

Hello all Thank you to everyone who attended Patients Day in Birmingham. Despite the Marathon falling on the same day (we booked the venue first - promise!)...

Hello all Thank you to everyone who attended Patients Day in Birmingham. Despit...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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Does anyone record their Afib, and their resulting use of dabigatran, on a MedicAlert bracelet?

Should ambulance officers/first responders be warned that their patient is on anticoagulant therapy? Can all ambulance officers/first responders be assumed to...

Should ambulance officers/first responders be warned that their patient is on an...

saanzale

•10 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a website where I can read up on the ablation procedure & complications etc.?

Didn't have enough time with cardiologist a few months back, so didn't get enough information. Websites seem very basic. Ablation under a GA Friday and I'm...

Didn't have enough time with cardiologist a few months back, so didn't get enoug...

Bev999

•10 years ago

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Warfarin clinic problems, a word of warning

I started Warfarin a few weeks ago in preparation for my 4th ablation on the 8th November. My initial INR was 1.1 then 1.7 after a week, then on to 2.2 at...

I started Warfarin a few weeks ago in preparation for my 4th ablation on the 8th...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

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hi afers . was meant to have my medical for my for hgv . but theres a question in 4b asking if my arrhythmia has been controlled ...

for 3 months . and the answer is no . had an attack 6 weeks ago . so will the dvla refuse my renewal ?? or will i just have to wait the 3 months ??

for 3 months . and the answer is no . had an attack 6 weeks ago . so will the d...

moggdog

•11 years ago

1 Reply

SVT....They've changed my meds.

Confused. Com. My cardiologist has now took me off varapomil 40mg 3 times a day to half secoron sr 120mg twice a day and flecainide 50mg . Confused because one...

Confused. Com. My cardiologist has now took me off varapomil 40mg 3 times a day ...

claireskyblue

•11 years ago

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Has anyone noticed a change in poo colour since being on Warfarin? For example occasional black colourisation.

april78harry

•11 years ago

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I discussed with my doctor cryoablation as a second trial to treat SVT

As I understood from him it is not per enact and I should carry out radio frequency ablation as a final treatment He agreed to write for me a report...

As I understood from him it is not per enact and I should carry out radio freque...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Just an annoyance ?

My cardiologist has told me to stop being so concerned with my afib. He said that as I have no other symptoms with my heart I am at no greater risk of stroke...

My cardiologist has told me to stop being so concerned with my afib. He said t...

steve60

•11 years ago

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Taking meds - purely a reflective piece.

I am one of those who believe that you don't take meds, unless it is life threatening. So my question to myself is at what point does it become life...

I am one of those who believe that you don't take meds, unless it is life threat...

CDreamer

•11 years ago

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On the way to my INR check, I bought some Armageddon cheese, and it said on the packet 'Best Before End........'

Blooto

•11 years ago

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Alternative to Bisopropol.

Hi, Could anyone suggest an alternative to Bisopropol as I am awakened during the night with AF and also ever increasing breathlessness...As apparently this...

Hi, Could anyone suggest an alternative to Bisopropol as I am awakened during th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Migraine is getting more worse recently

Daily attacks with frequent bad aura , don't know if it is linked to sotalol or my frequent SVT recently I had migraine since I was 18 mostly triggered by...

Daily attacks with frequent bad aura , don't know if it is linked to sotalol or ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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hi afers . is anyone else waiting on atos??? my thirteen week period was up 6 weeks ago. and i havent heard from them yet?????

does anyone believe we get postcode treatment ? oh im from bristol by the way . when i first went to my doctor .after being in hospital with af .he told me i...

does anyone believe we get postcode treatment ? oh im from bristol by the way ....

moggdog

•11 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2013

Has anyone had a pace maker for slow pulse rate and then subsequently had catheter ablation for AF? Be grateful for any feed back,

Your views on stroke prevention treatment in AF

INR - increasing by what is eaten

Anxious about ablation tomorrow!

A Very Enjoyable Trigger!

Could you give your experience re range of INR and self testing/ management please?

About to have cardioversion today, then cancelled for inr number. Been in range for weeks, not on the day. Fuming!

Is anyone going to the London AF talks on 24th November? be good to meet if so

Is anyone else finding this site VERY slow sometimes?

Hot Bath / Very low blood pressure/ Warfarin

where can I find the latest research information on AF and ablation techniques

Flecainide

Two months after ablation

2 things, if I may?

AF after ablation :-(

Cryo Ablation

Europe AF Patients Day

Does anyone record their Afib, and their resulting use of dabigatran, on a MedicAlert bracelet?

Can anyone recommend a website where I can read up on the ablation procedure & complications etc.?

Warfarin clinic problems, a word of warning

hi afers . was meant to have my medical for my for hgv . but theres a question in 4b asking if my arrhythmia has been controlled ...

SVT....They've changed my meds.

Has anyone noticed a change in poo colour since being on Warfarin? For example occasional black colourisation.

I discussed with my doctor cryoablation as a second trial to treat SVT

Just an annoyance ?

Taking meds - purely a reflective piece.

On the way to my INR check, I bought some Armageddon cheese, and it said on the packet 'Best Before End........'

Alternative to Bisopropol.

Migraine is getting more worse recently

hi afers . is anyone else waiting on atos??? my thirteen week period was up 6 weeks ago. and i havent heard from them yet?????

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