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Is PAF a regular timed occurance

I am in flecanaide and diltiazem and waiting for an ablation date. My question is I am getting several episodes of PAF every day around the same time. Between...

I am in flecanaide and diltiazem and waiting for an ablation date. My question i...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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Inform the future of pacemaker remote monitoring

Do you have a pacemaker, use a home monitor and are based in England? AF Association is looking for participants to take part in a face-to-face discussion to...

Do you have a pacemaker, use a home monitor and are based in England? AF Associ...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know what local dental anaesthetic can be used safely with flecanide?

I am about to have dental surgery and will need local anaesthetic.Taking flecanide is a contraindications for administration of the family of lidnocaine...

I am about to have dental surgery and will need local anaesthetic.Taking flecani...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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Warfarin and side effects.

I was scrolling through some older posts regarding the Warfarin use, side effects and INR monitoring debates and came across one complaining about headaches...

I was scrolling through some older posts regarding the Warfarin use, side effect...

kernow43

•10 years ago

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Comparing Dabigatran, Rivoroxaban and Apixaban can anyone advise?

I've recently seen an EP for the first time! Currently on Flecainide and Aspirin. He wants me to have an ablation and start taking one of the following new...

I've recently seen an EP for the first time! Currently on Flecainide and Aspirin...

morrisdancer

•10 years ago

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recently diagnosed AF but also have Lung fibrosis and am told by their Assoc'n L- Acetyl Cysteine will be helpful . Does anybody have both

conditions and question is effect of this supplement on Warfarin ? All input welcomed

conditions and question is effect of this supplement on Warfarin ? All input wel...

healthatheart

•10 years ago

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Is it a "no no " to adjust your Warfarin dose ?

I only have blood tests every 6weeks .In that time my INR varies quite a lot and I drop out of range. I bought a coaguchek machine and I now alter my dose by...

I only have blood tests every 6weeks .In that time my INR varies quite a lot and...

feejbee

•10 years ago

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Advice please - My pulse has been racing since very early Sunday morning

Not as high as it did before my ablation (last June) but around 130bpm. I spoke to my GP at length on Monday who advised me to take Metoprolol alongside my...

Not as high as it did before my ablation (last June) but around 130bpm. I spoke ...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

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INR Self Monitoring

Are you currently self monitoring your INR levels? Would you be willing to share your story? I am looking for success stories to feature on the website and...

Are you currently self monitoring your INR levels? Would you be willing to shar...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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My ep wanted yet another monitor because he wanted to know where my heart is misfiring?Confused?Any ideas?

happycods

•10 years ago

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AF or not AF

After having two possibly three TIA`s I was told by stroke doctor that I have paroxysmal AF (23 seconds of AF showed up on 24hr heart monitor ) after over a...

After having two possibly three TIA`s I was told by stroke doctor that I have p...

Maggie5

•10 years ago

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Getting referred to an EP

I am old (very old) and old habits die hard. I don't have the courage to ask the Cardiologist whether he is an EP. I just feel grateful that I am seeing...

I am old (very old) and old habits die hard. I don't have the courage to ask t...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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Had cardioversion today. l was home in 3 hrs. Dr said everything went REALLY well one small zap and smooth rhythm. My chest feels calm and

I didn't realize it wasn't calm before . thanks to you all for helping me understand this

I didn't realize it wasn't calm before . thanks to you all for helping me unders...

shadski

•10 years ago

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No Meds

Hi all i have been off all meds for one week now, as cardioligist wanted to bring on an attack so he can see on ecg what is going on, but other then a few...

Hi all i have been off all meds for one week now, as cardioligist wanted to brin...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Exercising Whilst on AF treatment

Hi folks I've just came across this community today and am cramming as many posts and responses as I can! It's so good to hear from people with similar issues...

Hi folks I've just came across this community today and am cramming as many post...

ymcwhirr

•10 years ago

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48 hour ECG

I am due for my 3 month post ablation meeting with my EP on feb 3rd. He ordered a 48 hour ECG to be done prior to this meeting but hospital has overlooked this...

I am due for my 3 month post ablation meeting with my EP on feb 3rd. He ordered ...

Dodie117

•10 years ago

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Ablation done now back home

Hello I'm now home after ablation , and feeling ok . It was supposed to be an overnight stay ,but ended up being 3 nights due to having a small amount of fluid...

Hello I'm now home after ablation , and feeling ok . It was supposed to be an ov...

duckpopper

•10 years ago

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In from the unknown...how I found out about AF

Before I get underway I'd really like to hear from you, particularly if you've had a successful ablation. It began for me in 2009 when visiting a Urologist he...

Before I get underway I'd really like to hear from you, particularly if you've h...

COB_54

•10 years ago

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I give up!

Have messaged before but briefly I have been diagnosed with AF and SVT and recently had mention of junctional rhythm yet am struggling to get anti coags. I've...

Have messaged before but briefly I have been diagnosed with AF and SVT and recen...

Beanz1970

•10 years ago

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Cardiologist says, "Keep up the exercise!"

Just back from cardiologist appointment. In spite of having AF, I've been told I have a perfectly healthy heart. I cycle 25 miles a week and run about 5 miles...

Just back from cardiologist appointment. In spite of having AF, I've been told I...

HazelStrawberry

•10 years ago

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I would LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COULD BE USED FOR AF - IN PLACE OF WARFARIN !?

Badbrunnen

•10 years ago

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Blood pressure.

I have been in AF since Thursday and thought I was in control of same, via relaxation and medication. Early this morning I awoke feeling very uncomfortable,...

I have been in AF since Thursday and thought I was in control of same, via relax...

PhyllisK

•10 years ago

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Slow downloads

Is it my phone or has this site become slower. I can get in ok and see the questions but the replies take ages to appear??? Anyone else finding this.

Is it my phone or has this site become slower. I can get in ok and see the ques...

Dodie117

•10 years ago

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A little update, just started warfarin, had 1st INR check today

Hi everyone, I posted once before a few weeks back when I first had AF mentioned by my GP... I went for my 1st cardiologist appt a couple of weeks ago & he...

Hi everyone, I posted once before a few weeks back when I first had AF mentioned...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Advice on what to ask.

Hi All, I'm due to see a Cardiologist in a couple of weeks to discuss my AF. I first noticed I had AF NOV 2012 and the cardiologist I was seeing at the time...

Hi All, I'm due to see a Cardiologist in a couple of weeks to discuss my AF. I ...

Jason1971

•10 years ago

1 Reply

First cardioversion

Believe or not posting this from the ward! Cardioversion done and successful and feeling fine. As simple, quick and pain free as everyone advised. X

Believe or not posting this from the ward! Cardioversion done and successful and...

Alil

•10 years ago

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Transition to permanent AF from paroxysmal

I'm curious to know how those of you with permanent (or persistent) AF, experienced the transition from paroxysmal - assuming you didn't start out with a...

I'm curious to know how those of you with permanent (or persistent) AF, experien...

RobertELee

•10 years ago

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Does the catheter ablation have any effect on "simple" palpitations? I have rapid paroxsymal AF and am considering the ablation.

I started the AF episodes 3 years ago. They were 1x 6 months, 1x 3 months... now 1-2 per each month. So I have been told the ablation would be the best...

I started the AF episodes 3 years ago. They were 1x 6 months, 1x 3 months... now...

iris1205

•10 years ago

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weird ecg

Hi folks. I'm new here, but was in the old yahoo group for some years. I have paroxysmal af, I take bisoprolol and warfarin. I'm quite old! Anyway, now I've...

Hi folks. I'm new here, but was in the old yahoo group for some years. I have pa...

jan-ran

•10 years ago

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AAA pacemaker described in Daily Mail 26/1/2014

There is a full page article in the Mail about a new Nanostim pacemaker(page 76) and about a Doctor at St Bart's Hospital in London fitting them.ref...

There is a full page article in the Mail about a new Nanostim pacemaker(page 76)...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2014

Is PAF a regular timed occurance

Inform the future of pacemaker remote monitoring

Does anyone know what local dental anaesthetic can be used safely with flecanide?

Warfarin and side effects.

Comparing Dabigatran, Rivoroxaban and Apixaban can anyone advise?

recently diagnosed AF but also have Lung fibrosis and am told by their Assoc'n L- Acetyl Cysteine will be helpful . Does anybody have both

Is it a "no no " to adjust your Warfarin dose ?

Advice please - My pulse has been racing since very early Sunday morning

INR Self Monitoring

My ep wanted yet another monitor because he wanted to know where my heart is misfiring?Confused?Any ideas?

AF or not AF

Getting referred to an EP

Had cardioversion today. l was home in 3 hrs. Dr said everything went REALLY well one small zap and smooth rhythm. My chest feels calm and

No Meds

Exercising Whilst on AF treatment

48 hour ECG

Ablation done now back home

In from the unknown...how I found out about AF

I give up!

Cardiologist says, "Keep up the exercise!"

I would LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COULD BE USED FOR AF - IN PLACE OF WARFARIN !?

Blood pressure.

Slow downloads

A little update, just started warfarin, had 1st INR check today

Advice on what to ask.

First cardioversion

Transition to permanent AF from paroxysmal

Does the catheter ablation have any effect on "simple" palpitations? I have rapid paroxsymal AF and am considering the ablation.

weird ecg

AAA pacemaker described in Daily Mail 26/1/2014

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