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Is there a group specific for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or is this the place to ask related questions?

HCMj

•11 years ago

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I am about to start pradaxa( dabigatran) any advice?

I am about to start taking pradaxa, I have the box next to me. I have decided it would be better to take the first one tomorrow morning. Would be grateful for...

I am about to start taking pradaxa, I have the box next to me. I have decided it...

Lucybod

•11 years ago

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Anti Biotics and warfarin

If I hadn't had the flu jab, I would say I am suffering from flu. I have a high temperature; terrible cough (I have COPD as well as Paroxymal AF); ache all...

If I hadn't had the flu jab, I would say I am suffering from flu. I have a hig...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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1st Pulmonary Vein Ablation completed.

Well it was a six month wait but it finally arrived. I received a phone call from my EP's secretary last Wednesday 19/02/14 and all done by this Tuesday...

Well it was a six month wait but it finally arrived. I received a phone call fro...

kenthynne

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Lack of information

Hello, As a new member, I am listening to other to learn a thing or two. My wife had an ablation last May, but the scheduled follow-up was deferred twice and...

Hello, As a new member, I am listening to other to learn a thing or two. My wife...

manuerg

•11 years ago

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still waiting on ATOS ....

hi all . i phoned the dwp today about my esa payments . because my money should have gone up after 13 weeks . so they gave me the number for atos . and the...

hi all . i phoned the dwp today about my esa payments . because my money shoul...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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Ablation with enlarged left atrium?

Following 2 unsuccessful cardio versions, my EP cardiologist doesn’t want to perform an ablation [low success rate for PAF] & thinks medication should suit me...

Following 2 unsuccessful cardio versions, my EP cardiologist doesn’t want to per...

chris2014

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Argh ! !

Yet again, just an hour ago I have received yet another letter from my EP cancelling my appointment for tomorrow. This is the third time, original date was...

Yet again, just an hour ago I have received yet another letter from my EP cancel...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Have both AF ablations failed?

Hi, I am now 10 weeks post second ablation and still suffering from multiple ectopic beats and had 5 AF episodes. Every little thing seems to bring it on. The...

Hi, I am now 10 weeks post second ablation and still suffering from multiple ect...

nikita7

•11 years ago

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Does anyone suffer with PAF and angina?

I have had PAF for about 10 years, only one or two episodes a year but a lot of ectopic beats. Recently when doing moderate exercise I get a dull pain in the...

I have had PAF for about 10 years, only one or two episodes a year but a lot of ...

lofty1

•11 years ago

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Static shocks

Maybe foolish but....my incidence of suffering static shocks has greatly increased since my palpiatations arrived 4 weeks ago, is this normal or me being daft?

Maybe foolish but....my incidence of suffering static shocks has greatly increas...

Lizziefin

•11 years ago

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Feeling Nervous

Hello, Finally after a ten week wait (NHS Tayside) I will be having my pacemaker fitted and my meds sorted tomorrow. I must say I am a tad nervous but it has...

Hello, Finally after a ten week wait (NHS Tayside) I will be having my pacemaker...

Arbroathsmokie

•11 years ago

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Exercise and beta blockers

I am trying to get back to my normal pattern of exercise after a successful cardioversion a month ago. I'm on warfarin and 1.25 mg bisoprolol. My resting...

I am trying to get back to my normal pattern of exercise after a successful card...

Alil

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Holiday abroad

We are wanting to have a holiday in the sun. Where in Europe would you recommend which is heart friendly in the case of an AFib episode needing hospital care....

We are wanting to have a holiday in the sun. Where in Europe would you recommen...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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INR result

This is my fourth result which is 2.2 Started with 1.2. 1.3. 2.2. 2.2 On 5 mg Warfarin and no change.

This is my fourth result which is 2.2 Started with 1.2. 1.3. 2.2. 2.2 On 5 mg W...

Christo4

•11 years ago

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Morning all. My meds seem to be working, I sleep well, yet every morning I wake up feeling shaky, dizzy and a bit nauseous.

It's a beastly start to the day but then it all seems to subside. Anyone else have something similar? Is it meds related?

It's a beastly start to the day but then it all seems to subside. Anyone else ha...

Mamamarilyn

•11 years ago

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Hi, has anyone heard of vest(ECGI) that's used for cardiac mapping?

I've had afib for the last twenty years and have tried everything, including two ablations with absolutely no sucess, infact it got worse after the first. I'm...

I've had afib for the last twenty years and have tried everything, including two...

Doyle

•11 years ago

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Good News from Australia

I have just been in contact with one of the campaigners to raise awareness in Australia, under Arrhythmia Alliance she will be travelling to all states in the...

I have just been in contact with one of the campaigners to raise awareness in Au...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Cold turkey?

Back again - sorry folks. So, took a five day course of prednisolone steroids from last weds to Sunday for another health issue (groan). High dose - 60mg a...

Back again - sorry folks. So, took a five day course of prednisolone steroids fr...

TheScottie

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hot and cold

Please can anyone tell me why I'm either freezing or boiling hot , I didn't used to be like this I wonder if its to do with the af, there seems to be no happy...

Please can anyone tell me why I'm either freezing or boiling hot , I didn't used...

Julia59

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Get together on the 19th of March

The get together at Woodbury, is this for A fibers only or can partners attend too?

The get together at Woodbury, is this for A fibers only or can partners attend t...

MammaCass

•11 years ago

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Have just been prescribed aspirin by my cardiologist as he say's I am at low risk of stroke!

Hi all, Have been a member of this forum for six months or so but this is my first post. I've got an ICD fitted because I have Brugada Syndrome (Google it -...

Hi all, Have been a member of this forum for six months or so but this is my fi...

cyrilbarnes

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Running to raise funds for AF Association

This Sunday, Dan Parsons is taking on the gruelling Silverstone Half Marathon to raise funds for AF Association. Help him reach his target of raising £750...

This Sunday, Dan Parsons is taking on the gruelling Silverstone Half Marathon to...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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how many people on this site are from bristol ?

i was wondering .because maybe we could start a support group ? ive had af for the past 4 years . and i dont think its going away anytime soon . so i thought...

i was wondering .because maybe we could start a support group ? ive had af for t...

moggdog

•11 years ago

20 Replies

OK my heart is doing well but doing strange things. I had an electroconversion about a month ago. It worked for about 2 weeks and

then it started A fibbing again. last weekend I went to a seminar on treating PTSD with acupuncture (my profession) In Chinese medicine PTSD is...

then it started A fibbing again. last weekend I went to a seminar on treating...

shadski

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Shall I or shan't I !!!

Hi,I am still procrastinating over the decision to have an Ablation or not...Is there anyone out there who really regrets having had the Ablation or to put it...

Hi,I am still procrastinating over the decision to have an Ablation or not...Is ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

55 Replies

why does my condition keep morphing into another one?

as in . i started out with af .then while they were doing ablation they found svt . and after a few attacks and going in and out of hospital .was put on...

as in . i started out with af .then while they were doing ablation they found sv...

moggdog

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Does anyone have experience of a hybrid ablation?

Hello, all being well with the rest of my heart, I'm about to undergo a hybrid ablation, a relatively new procedure in the UK. I'm wondering if anyone else in...

Hello, all being well with the rest of my heart, I'm about to undergo a hybrid a...

StClares

•11 years ago

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RF Ablation date set and now millions of questions! Not the first time you've heard that I suppose.

I must say that between hearing the disparities between results, meds, repeat ablations, and arrhythmias which become worse....seems quite an adventure I am...

I must say that between hearing the disparities between results, meds, repeat ab...

iris1205

•11 years ago

21 Replies

How would you describe your AF symptoms

kazzyr

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2014

Is there a group specific for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or is this the place to ask related questions?

I am about to start pradaxa( dabigatran) any advice?

Anti Biotics and warfarin

1st Pulmonary Vein Ablation completed.

Lack of information

still waiting on ATOS ....

Ablation with enlarged left atrium?

Argh ! !

Have both AF ablations failed?

Does anyone suffer with PAF and angina?

Static shocks

Feeling Nervous

Exercise and beta blockers

Holiday abroad

INR result

Morning all. My meds seem to be working, I sleep well, yet every morning I wake up feeling shaky, dizzy and a bit nauseous.

Hi, has anyone heard of vest(ECGI) that's used for cardiac mapping?

Good News from Australia

Cold turkey?

Hot and cold

Get together on the 19th of March

Have just been prescribed aspirin by my cardiologist as he say's I am at low risk of stroke!

Running to raise funds for AF Association

how many people on this site are from bristol ?

OK my heart is doing well but doing strange things. I had an electroconversion about a month ago. It worked for about 2 weeks and

Shall I or shan't I !!!

why does my condition keep morphing into another one?

Does anyone have experience of a hybrid ablation?

RF Ablation date set and now millions of questions! Not the first time you've heard that I suppose.

How would you describe your AF symptoms

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