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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Alivecor Feedback please! Does anyone find their readings very limited and hard to read the wonky Ecgs?

I place my hands on the table to limit mvmt and feel I succeed but the ECGs are quite wonky. When I get PACs SVTs PVCs and once an IVCD I understand the...

I place my hands on the table to limit mvmt and feel I succeed but the ECGs are ...

iris1205

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Can strenuous exercise trigger AF & accelerate deterioration of the condition?

In the twelve months since the last visit to my consulting cardiologist the number of AF episodes as recorded by my pacemaker have increased markedly. The only...

In the twelve months since the last visit to my consulting cardiologist the numb...

Garywf

•10 years ago

10 Replies

What experiences have others had with Apixaban, Flecainide Acetate & Metoprolol Tartrate? I'm concerned about side effects.

Garywf

•10 years ago

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Obsession I didn't realise how obsessed I was becoming with atrial fibrillation.

I was bending down trying to fix my computer when I got all dizzy and shaky and started losing my balance, wonderful I thought! Another side-effect of AF or my...

I was bending down trying to fix my computer when I got all dizzy and shaky and ...

kakapo

•10 years ago

9 Replies

DIGOXIN

I have just started taking DIGOXIN ( 62.5 micrograms) as an additional to BISOPOLO ( 10mg ) to slow my heart rate. I am concerned by a medical reports that...

I have just started taking DIGOXIN ( 62.5 micrograms) as an additional to BIS...

rosailor

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Arrhythmia Alliance (AA)

Thanks to all. Arrhythmia Alliance, I believe is under the umbrella of the AF Association in the UK it is the new site set-up in Australia. If you click on...

Thanks to all. Arrhythmia Alliance, I believe is under the umbrella of the AF A...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Difference in type of AF fast or slow!

I would be interested in the percentage of the types of AF. What is the percentage of people with the fast heart beat AF and the people who's heart just goes...

I would be interested in the percentage of the types of AF. What is the percenta...

Lucybod

•10 years ago

26 Replies

I created a post 24 hrs ago, under the AA (red) section, there are only 212 members, do AFA members read this section. No reply yet!

Hidden

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Mild chest pain

I am a bit skeptical about heading to the doctor, I have had mild chest pain on and off for the last week which lasts from about 5 minutes up to half an hour....

I am a bit skeptical about heading to the doctor, I have had mild chest pain on ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Surgery went well

Hi everyone who wished me luck prior to my open heart surgery, and to new members. Well I had my surgery on 3rd dec tumour successfully removed from my heart ....

Hi everyone who wished me luck prior to my open heart surgery, and to new member...

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Visit to EP re possible ablation for AF. Today I visited the Liverpool Heart and Lung Hospital. The journey was a hellish experience.

There were road works on all the roads around the hospital and it was a nightmare getting into the place. I became so stressed that AF started and I was quite...

There were road works on all the roads around the hospital and it was a nightmar...

jennydog

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I have been told I have PAF is this only treated with drugs

peterjames

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Palpatations

Palpatations lasting nearly 24 hours yesterday to varying degrees. Kept calm, woke up this morning and all is good. Could be linked to previous day's mildly...

Palpatations lasting nearly 24 hours yesterday to varying degrees. Kept calm, wo...

HazelStrawberry

•10 years ago

6 Replies

DVLA

Hi, many moons ago, Atrial Fibrillation and, notifying the DVLA about same, came up as a topic of interest, the consensus of opinion was that we should notify...

Hi, many moons ago, Atrial Fibrillation and, notifying the DVLA about same, cam...

PhyllisK

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Further on Eliminating Stress & Positive Mind - The value of EFT for anxiety, depression, worry, phobias etc and whole lot of other stuff.

CDreamer

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Shocked!

I've been having flutterings of my heart for almost a year and put it down to stress/wine/chinese food .. in fact anything apart from my heart! On Saturday I...

I've been having flutterings of my heart for almost a year and put it down to st...

shirljo

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Stress test done and dusted!

Thanks to everyone who gave me info on the stresstest. I had mine yesterday and it was just as you all said. The E.P. was there to read the E.C.G. and to check...

Thanks to everyone who gave me info on the stresstest. I had mine yesterday and ...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I just read the first discussions of this year and I'd like to ask Koll and others of propafenone

I have had this drug for 3 months now and after one month with extras and short AFs the dose and effect were well balanced. I haven't had any AF in 2 months...

I have had this drug for 3 months now and after one month with extras and short ...

Varina8

•10 years ago

18 Replies

I am scheduled for electroconversion. What should I expect to experience after it? what questions do I need to ask Dr. before procedure

I had one meeting already and want to make sure I haven't missed something.

shadski

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Regarding AF tv piece on Saturday, also mentioned on Radio 5.

I too saw the item and was disappointed with the content, a wasted opportunity. Now I could be completely wrong but I was watching tv while dodging about the...

I too saw the item and was disappointed with the content, a wasted opportunity. ...

meadfoot

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Third ablation unsuccessful, EP says he'll 'just keep going'!

After my third ablation on Aug 2nd last year, my symptoms returned with a bang on Nov 8th, while bringing home my husband from surgery for aggressive advanced...

After my third ablation on Aug 2nd last year, my symptoms returned with a bang o...

Geordielass

•10 years ago

5 Replies

AF on ITV Wales tonight

I don't know when exactly, but ITV Wales have something on about AF tonight - a nice cameraman and journalist came to see me earlier and did an interview...

I don't know when exactly, but ITV Wales have something on about AF tonight - a ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Hi guys had 1st ablation last July in sinus until boxing day will ablation work again to isolate more pathways or am I stuffed ?

bigE

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Is there a chance that the enlarged left atrium will be smaller over time after the reasons for the enlargement were cured?

I have a large left atrium of 7 cm that was caused by Mitral valve severe regurgitation and Afib. I had an open heart surgery to repair the mitral valve and...

I have a large left atrium of 7 cm that was caused by Mitral valve severe regurg...

Ben18

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Pains in both legs

Past few days have been suffering from severe knee pains also not too dissimilar to shin strip pains down front of legs. Seen GP and put me on painkillers...

Past few days have been suffering from severe knee pains also not too dissimilar...

migmog

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Breakfast on BBC

Quick quick tune into to BBC 1 Breakfast programme. -- AF keeps rearing it's head as one of the main subjects re Heart Condition!! Hope you see it or go back...

Quick quick tune into to BBC 1 Breakfast programme. -- AF keeps rearing it's he...

migmog

•10 years ago

9 Replies

BBC Breakfast news this morning

Its the first time I have heard us AF people mentioned in the main news on BBC. Let's hope it triggers a lot of interest.

Its the first time I have heard us AF people mentioned in the main news on BBC. ...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone tried disopyramide?

My doctor just changed my Flecainide and Emconcor to disopyramine (Rhythmodan). Does anyone know it is safe?

My doctor just changed my Flecainide and Emconcor to disopyramine (Rhythmodan). ...

nikita7

•10 years ago

13 Replies

7 Day Monitor Results

Hi, first of all, Happy New Year to everyone! My GP referred me to the Cardiology department of local hospital, following some episodes of dizziness, rapid...

Hi, first of all, Happy New Year to everyone! My GP referred me to the Cardiolog...

Auntielala

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Diagnosed with AF (occasional) in Sept 2012. Having difficulty in obtaining travel insurance at reasonable rate. Anyone advise ?

I'm informed policy provided through premier bank account won't cover condition.

I'm informed policy provided through premier bank account won't cover condition....

hardwork

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2014

Alivecor Feedback please! Does anyone find their readings very limited and hard to read the wonky Ecgs?

Can strenuous exercise trigger AF & accelerate deterioration of the condition?

What experiences have others had with Apixaban, Flecainide Acetate & Metoprolol Tartrate? I'm concerned about side effects.

Obsession I didn't realise how obsessed I was becoming with atrial fibrillation.

DIGOXIN

Arrhythmia Alliance (AA)

Difference in type of AF fast or slow!

I created a post 24 hrs ago, under the AA (red) section, there are only 212 members, do AFA members read this section. No reply yet!

Mild chest pain

Surgery went well

Visit to EP re possible ablation for AF. Today I visited the Liverpool Heart and Lung Hospital. The journey was a hellish experience.

I have been told I have PAF is this only treated with drugs

Palpatations

DVLA

Further on Eliminating Stress & Positive Mind - The value of EFT for anxiety, depression, worry, phobias etc and whole lot of other stuff.

Shocked!

Stress test done and dusted!

I just read the first discussions of this year and I'd like to ask Koll and others of propafenone

I am scheduled for electroconversion. What should I expect to experience after it? what questions do I need to ask Dr. before procedure

Regarding AF tv piece on Saturday, also mentioned on Radio 5.

Third ablation unsuccessful, EP says he'll 'just keep going'!

AF on ITV Wales tonight

Hi guys had 1st ablation last July in sinus until boxing day will ablation work again to isolate more pathways or am I stuffed ?

Is there a chance that the enlarged left atrium will be smaller over time after the reasons for the enlargement were cured?

Pains in both legs

Breakfast on BBC

BBC Breakfast news this morning

Has anyone tried disopyramide?

7 Day Monitor Results

Diagnosed with AF (occasional) in Sept 2012. Having difficulty in obtaining travel insurance at reasonable rate. Anyone advise ?

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