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Are Ablations a Con

I had my 2nd ablation almost 5 months ago and my heart has been racing up to 160bpm for the last 4 weeks (had bad periods before that too), with drugs it's now...

I had my 2nd ablation almost 5 months ago and my heart has been racing up to 160...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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Day 8 after my 1st ablation & back to AF :(

I 've had a low pulse (low 50's) since my ablation, but my initially low BP suddenly went very high & meds not apparently effective now. Yesterday afternoon,...

I 've had a low pulse (low 50's) since my ablation, but my initially low BP sudd...

Bev999

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Will the cardiogram that I'm having tomorrow start an AF attack or not has anyone had any adverse effects?

I'm hoping that something can be done to change my hypertension . I'm a bit scared to be honest and wish it was all over! Teresa

I'm hoping that something can be done to change my hypertension . I'm a bit sca...

Terjo

•11 years ago

14 Replies

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Nonsustained paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia and frequent ventricular ectopic

The above mentioned diagnoses had been written in my recent medical report in addition of recurrent atrial flutter which had been treated successfully by...

The above mentioned diagnoses had been written in my recent medical report in ad...

Maitha

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Hi folks, Can acute back pain trigger and prolong an existing AF condition?

I ask because only 3 weeks ago finally experienced my long standing intermittent AF while I was actually in Dr's surgery(gave me ECG there and then,sent to...

I ask because only 3 weeks ago finally experienced my long standing intermitten...

flipflop

•11 years ago

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What happens now ?

I am confused - for over a week I have had the fast irregular pulse. As this was a repeat of two years ago the GP has booked me to attend warfarin clinic and...

I am confused - for over a week I have had the fast irregular pulse. As this was...

R1100S

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Had AF for 30 hours now (18 days post ablation)

I had an ablation 18 days ago. Before it I had AF most days for several hours a day. Since ablation I have been pretty much the same, but now I'm 30 hours into...

I had an ablation 18 days ago. Before it I had AF most days for several hours a ...

Andy-Mountains

•11 years ago

13 Replies

10 days post cryoablation under GA and doing well.

It's now 10 days since my cryoablation and I just wanted to reassure those nervous folks waiting for theirs how well it all went. I was admitted to the ward...

It's now 10 days since my cryoablation and I just wanted to reassure those nervo...

Sabina

•11 years ago

17 Replies

I like all types of green vegetables ,especially kurly kale and spinach , i some times wonder if this causes any problems with my warfarin.

Honeywine

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone want to meet up on the 24th at the AF day in London?

rosyG

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Does your pharmacist check that you know your warfarin dose and INR before issuing warfarin tablets?

I order my drugs on line and when I go to chemist to pick them up if they include warfarin she always asks what my most recent INR is and what dose I'm on and...

I order my drugs on line and when I go to chemist to pick them up if they includ...

Bagrat

•11 years ago

31 Replies

Will there be a London 'pink carnation' offshoot going to the meeting on the 24th. November?

Annaelizabeth

•11 years ago

11 Replies

4th time lucky?

Here i am sat waiting at the hospital for my fourth ablation (cryo this time). I am reasonably optimistic but as Isit here in fibrillation I dream of the day...

Here i am sat waiting at the hospital for my fourth ablation (cryo this time). I...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Private & NHS

Hi I had AFib diagnosed 10 years ago when I was in work and covered by private health insurance. All was done and dusted, consultations, ablation under BUPA....

Hi I had AFib diagnosed 10 years ago when I was in work and covered by private ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

A few weeks before my heart symptoms i used a tens machine on my back pain has anybody else used one.Is there a conection with AF,argzxoni61

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

With whom,where and when...

Hello, After reading your posts for the past 18 months and also following my recent attendance at the patients day conference,I have now reached the...

Hello, After reading your posts for the past 18 months and also following my re...

Hidden

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Upset stomach and Warfarin

I have a very bad upset stomach this morning. I phoned the Warfarin Clinic to check if I should "up" my Warfarin as the leaflet given to me said that an...

I have a very bad upset stomach this morning. I phoned the Warfarin Clinic to ...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Furosmide with Digoxin?

I have scaring to my lungs both inside and outside, which has given me 53% lung function. So I now have to take Furosmide water tablets for a month to see if...

I have scaring to my lungs both inside and outside, which has given me 53% lung...

Offcut

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I want put an end to this action , horror and drama movies , will there be a happy end

I was shopping with my husband this evening and everything was going well , I'm just starting to go back to my normal life after ablation two months back My...

I was shopping with my husband this evening and everything was going well , I'm ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

12 Replies

hi all . has anyone had trouble with the heart monitor??? i had a 7 day one . i took it back yesterday to the bri bristol.

and if you have ever been to the bri . you wiil know that its surrounded by hills .and theres nowhere to park . so guess what happens next ??? .. thats right i...

and if you have ever been to the bri . you wiil know that its surrounded by hill...

moggdog

•11 years ago

18 Replies

off to see surgeons

well wish me luck today off to see surgeon re removing benign tumour in my heart and surgical ablation at same time to hopefully cure my AF daunting prospect...

well wish me luck today off to see surgeon re removing benign tumour in my heart...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Recently diagnosed with AF really anxious about it. I am 44 cardiologist initially tried me on Metoprolol but it made me feel awful.

Now taking Verapamil 40mg 3 times a day, don't seem to have such bad side effects. Feel anxiety is a big trigger for AF.

Now taking Verapamil 40mg 3 times a day, don't seem to have such bad side effect...

marion3

•11 years ago

21 Replies

How long did you wait to have your INR checked after hospital discharge for ablation?

Bev999

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Recent survey gift voucher.

Just received my Amazon voucher for completing the recent survey from Opinion Health. Went mad and blew the whole lot on a new blue badge holder. Who says that...

Just received my Amazon voucher for completing the recent survey from Opinion He...

kernow43

•11 years ago

4 Replies

AF again

Hi all Rubbish first post Had the heart stop and start thing 2 years ago and went well. Last few weeks thought the asthma was acting up again as short of...

Hi all Rubbish first post Had the heart stop and start thing 2 years ago and wen...

R1100S

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation day has arrived

Here I am in a day room in hospital waiting for it all to kick off. I am a bit apprehensive but hoping it goes well. I am one of the ones the doctors think...

Here I am in a day room in hospital waiting for it all to kick off. I am a bit ...

Dodie117

•11 years ago

22 Replies

If there are electrophysiologist's who use this site, will there ever be an ablation technique that will work 1st time for all AF sufferers?

Blooto

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Help with back pain

Hi Everyone It has now been been several months since my second ablation and heart wise everything is great. I have had no more flutters and feel great. My...

Hi Everyone It has now been been several months since my second ablation and he...

LakesLad

•11 years ago

4 Replies

INR Results

Last Monday, at the doctors surgery, when I had my INR taken it was 6.5 and the way my blood flowed out after the finger prick was very worrying. It had been...

Last Monday, at the doctors surgery, when I had my INR taken it was 6.5 and the ...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Will there be info posted from the conference about A.f. and exercise ?

Unfortunately I couldn't attend this year. I have been referred to a cardiologist and plan to ask him questions about this but there is an 8 month waiting list...

Unfortunately I couldn't attend this year. I have been referred to a cardiologis...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2013

Are Ablations a Con

Day 8 after my 1st ablation & back to AF :(

Will the cardiogram that I'm having tomorrow start an AF attack or not has anyone had any adverse effects?

Nonsustained paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia and frequent ventricular ectopic

Hi folks, Can acute back pain trigger and prolong an existing AF condition?

What happens now ?

Had AF for 30 hours now (18 days post ablation)

10 days post cryoablation under GA and doing well.

I like all types of green vegetables ,especially kurly kale and spinach , i some times wonder if this causes any problems with my warfarin.

Does anyone want to meet up on the 24th at the AF day in London?

Does your pharmacist check that you know your warfarin dose and INR before issuing warfarin tablets?

Will there be a London 'pink carnation' offshoot going to the meeting on the 24th. November?

4th time lucky?

Private & NHS

A few weeks before my heart symptoms i used a tens machine on my back pain has anybody else used one.Is there a conection with AF,argzxoni61

With whom,where and when...

Upset stomach and Warfarin

Furosmide with Digoxin?

I want put an end to this action , horror and drama movies , will there be a happy end

hi all . has anyone had trouble with the heart monitor??? i had a 7 day one . i took it back yesterday to the bri bristol.

off to see surgeons

Recently diagnosed with AF really anxious about it. I am 44 cardiologist initially tried me on Metoprolol but it made me feel awful.

How long did you wait to have your INR checked after hospital discharge for ablation?

Recent survey gift voucher.

AF again

Ablation day has arrived

If there are electrophysiologist's who use this site, will there ever be an ablation technique that will work 1st time for all AF sufferers?

Help with back pain

INR Results

Will there be info posted from the conference about A.f. and exercise ?

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